Average hourly wage

$42.11

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

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