Brick and Stone Masons work with masonry materials such as brick, concrete block, stone, structural tile and pre-cast panels to build and repair structures like walls, floors, arches, partitions, patios, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures. They often work on commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Responsibilities
- Read drawings and blueprints to calculate required materials
- Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
- Measure, cut and trim bricks & concrete blocks to specification using hand & power tools
- Spread mortar and lay the bricks into position
- Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
- Lay or install fire bricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
What You’ll Need
Entrance Requirements
High School:
16 years or older
Grade 10 minimum
Good command of math and written & spoken English
Apprenticeship Program: Approximately 4 years, includes 5,600 hours of technical training
and on-the-job training, and exam. Red Seal certification awarded after successful completion. As an apprentice, you also earn while you learn.
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Good reading & communication, numeracy & problem-solving skills
- Good spatial perception and hand-eye coordination
- Good eye for colour, line & proportion
- Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather
- Ability to work at heights & with heavy materials
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$27.83 - $56.66/hr116,200 WORKERS NEEDED
TO MEET INDUSTRY DEMAND GROWTH TO 2030*
*BuildForce Canada
You have manual dexterity & good balance.
You like working with your hands.
You have good physical strength & stamina.
Did You Know?
If you have a good eye for recognizing patterns, lines and proportions, this is a great asset for a bricklayer. In this career, you can be self-employed or work for construction companies and bricklaying contractors.
Boilermaker
$27.83 - 55.66/hrBoilermakers fabricate, assemble, install, test, maintain and repair boilers, tanks, heat exchangers and other heavy-metal structures. They are employed in building manufacturing and power generation plants and on other industrial projects.
Responsibilities
- Lay out patterns and fit and weld parts together
- Install, repair and maintain boilers and heavymetal products