stonemason

Government of Canada; Woodlands; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Woodlands, Manitoba, is seeking a skilled mason to prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and other masonry units. The role requires 2-3 years of experience and involves physically demanding tasks such as estimating materials, working at heights, and handling heavy loads. Applicants should possess safety gear and tools. This is an on-site position with no remote work options, and personal suitability traits like client focus and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Physically demanding role involving heavy lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and masonry units.
• Estimate materials, tools, and equipment required for projects.
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification.

Skills

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Accurate

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel‑toed safety boots

Hard hat

Gloves

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Construction
• Repair
• Renovation
• Commercial
• Residential

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
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player