Masonry Specialist: Brickwork, Fireplaces & Facades

Worklink; Victoria, Saanich; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Worklink is seeking a skilled mason to perform a range of bricklaying and masonry tasks in a Canadian setting. Responsibilities include laying bricks, blocks and veneers, constructing masonry units, building decorative installations, and restoring existing structures.

The role may involve working at heights and supervising or teaching apprentices. Experience with cutting, trimming and installing firebricks for chimneys and smokestacks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
• May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities

Job description

Worklink is seeking a skilled mason to perform a range of bricklaying and masonry tasks in a Canadian setting. Responsibilities include laying bricks, blocks and veneers, constructing masonry units, building decorative installations, and restoring existing structures.

The role may involve working at heights and supervising or teaching apprentices. Experience with cutting, trimming and installing firebricks for chimneys and smokestacks is a plus.