Job for the future Bricklayers
Average hourly wage
$37.60
Job description
These individuals lay bricks, concrete blocks, and stones. They build or repair walls, chimneys, fireplaces, and so on.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Main tasks
- Read diagrams and plans to calculate the materials required.
- Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks according to specifications.
- Build and line factory chimneys with bricks.
- Line heating installations (ovens, fireplaces, boilers, etc.).
- Cover surfaces (e.g. walls).
- Construct and install structures from prefabricated masonry elements.
- Build terraces, low walls, or other decorative work.
- Refurbish, clean, or paint existing structures.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: April 28, 2023
