Trades 2 - Bricklayer

UBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia is seeking a skilled Bricklayer (Trades 2) to maintain and construct brickwork across campus facilities. The role requires journeyperson certification, a valid BC driver’s license, and at least five years of related experience.

Bricklayers will perform repairs, new construction, and related tasks, ensuring safety and quality across projects managed by Building Operations and Architectural Trades.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related bricklaying experience.
• Trade certification to journeyperson level as a Bricklayer.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned.
• Performs repair work and undertakes new construction on brick, stone, concrete and tile.
• Prepares estimates and produces inspection reports as required.
• Performs emergency call-outs as required.
• Applies caulking compounds and sealers.
• Installs reinforcing rod and wire mesh; finishes concrete slabs and walls.
• Ensures workplace safety and adherence to safe work practices.
• Carries out related duties as necessary per job requirements.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Building codes

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson Bricklayer certification

Job description

Job Title

Trades 2 - Bricklayer

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Bricklayer

Job Family Group

Staff - Union

Department

Architectural Trades | Architectural | Trades Admin Leadership | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$7,186.00 - $7,666.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 15, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary
UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Trades are the heart and hands of Building Operations. The Trades units provide a wide range of services for the maintenance, repair and operation of all buildings on campus.

Building Operations Bricklayers perform skilled bricklaying work pertaining to construction, maintenance and repairs of buildings; following recognized bricklaying techniques. Is responsible for repair work and new construction utilizing brick, tile, stone, concrete block and other materials as required on projects, including structural and non-structural walls, fireplaces, furnaces, kilns and internal ornamental details.

Organizational Status
Bricklayers report to the Architectural Trades Manager. Bricklayers work both independently as well with associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Head as well as the Sub Head Carpenter

Work Performed

• Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned.
• Performs repair work and undertakes new construction on brick, stone, concrete and tile.
• Prepares estimates and produces inspection reports as required.
• Performs emergency call-outs as required.
• Applies caulking compounds.
• Applies concrete and masonry sealers.
• Installs concrete reinforcing rod and wire mesh.
• Concrete finishes slabs and walls.
• Ensures that the workplace is safe and that safe work practices are being followed.
• Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with qualifications and requirements of the job.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures.

Supervision Given
Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications
A trade certification to a journeyperson level as a Bricklayer, a valid BC Drivers Licence and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial safety regulations and building codes.
• Ability to work from scaffolding and swing stage when required.
• Ability to interpret specifications.
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.