Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Gloves

Work Setting Residential; Commercial

Additional Skills

Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages; Supervise other workers; Instruct apprentices

Major Work Area Construction

Specific Skills

Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units; Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing; Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required; 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

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Bricklayer Trade Certification

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English