Masonry Apprentice

We offer career opportunities that will provide year-round employment, complete with health care benefits and a pension plan, as well as professional development possibilities, including apprenticeships in horticultural technician and stone masonry. We are seeking a hard-working individual with a commitment to customer service to join our close-knit team of professionals as a **Masonry Labourer**

*We do not do snow removal*

Summary: The **Masonry Labourer** is responsible for completing a variety of job tasks involving the use of brick and stone, to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. Job responsibilities will also require performing general labour duties.

Typical Hours: 7:00 AM - 5 PM Weekdays, increased/decreased as needed

Reports to: Masonry Foreperson

Compensation: $20.60 to $22.66/hr, depending on experience
- Health care benefits
- Pension plan

Core Capabilities:

- Customer and quality focus
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Teamwork
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Responsibility and dependability
- Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

- Direct and help to train new employees and employees in new positions with company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Ensure that all work activities are carried out in compliance with local and company health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and job sites
- Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, job sites, and shop/yard areas
- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to complete work activities
- Operate various tools and equipment used to complete work activities
- Operate various tools and equipment, including heavy equipment, stone saws, mortar mixer, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
- Comply with all company policies and regulations

**Requirements**:

- Completion of high school (some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training is beneficial)
- Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience in the landscape or construction industry
- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Able to construct basic concrete forms to create steps, accent wall foundations, etc.
- Time management skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
- Ability to complete basic calculations
- Speak, read, and write English

Work Conditions:

- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and materials
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Requires good manual dexterity
- Requires excellent stamina
- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
- Must be able to work flexible hours including occasional Saturday work

**Salary**: $20.60-$22.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location