Tanners Masonry is hiring
Bricklayer with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

• Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Repair
• Rural area
• High-rise building construction sites
• Construction site
• Urban area
• Various locations

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Uniform
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Hardworking

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan