Masons

**Banyan Group**

We are a growing construction company based in Victoria BC. We offer highly competitive wages and full benefits for our employees. We take pride in putting our employees first. We're seeking key individuals to add to our team to learn and grow with the company

**Journeyperson & Apprentice Masons**

We're looking at adding key masons to our crew. The pay rate will be based on an individual basis, based on industry experience and skill set.

**Responsibilities**:

- Must be able to layout foundations and patterns using measuring tools
- Verify the vertical and horizontal elevation of a structure
- Mix specific amounts of sand, cement, lime, and water for mortar or refractory mixtures
- Ability to lift, move and work with heavy tools and materials such as cement bags, CMU blocks, bricks, and stones
- Ability to lay bricks, blocks, and stones efficiently.
- Train, mentor, and promote a healthy and safe work culture
- Lead, help direct apprentice and labourers
- Coordinate activities to be accomplished during the week. Work with a crew throughout the week to ensure successful completion.
- Reading blueprints, shoot elevations, and provide layouts
- Ability to work in diverse settings to produce steady and functional products

**Suitable Backgrounds**

You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in any of the following fields below. These are only examples
- Masonry Forman position
- Skilled masonry labourer
- Skilled block & bricklayer
- Knowledge and experience in stone cladding
- Knowledge of stone restoration (asset)

**Behaviours, Skills, and Requirements**:

- Assist the Foreman in the training a team of skilled laborers and masons
- High attention to detail in technical specifications
- Track and maintain tool inventory provided for each project
- Highly structured in organization and time management, demonstrating initiative.
- Self-starter.
- Performance-driven.
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, equipment, and techniques required to complete the required tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Performs and demands excellence in quality of work.
- Service and teamwork focused.
- Driven to improve efficiencies, with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Innovative and focused on learning and self-improvement
- Aligned with company core values.

**Education and Experiences**:

- Minimum 5 years with a masonry company
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, shooting elevations, and providing layouts

**Licenses and Certifications**
- Forklift operator certification (Considered an asset)

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- Zoom boom operator certification (Considered an asset)
- Qualified applicants must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

**Benefits**:
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- 8 % vacation pay
- Employer-sponsored health benefits
- On-the-job training
- Pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Sponsored educational opportunities
- Career advancement
- Strong health and safety record (COR Certified)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $24.70-$43.70 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

- British Columbia: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)