Bricklayers

(NOC 7281)
+11.84%
 

What do Bricklayers do?

Brick and stone masons lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, and similar materials to construct/restore walls, foundations, fireplaces, and other structures in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. They may also build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations.

How to become: Bricklayers

You usually need a high school diploma.

To gain trade certification, you must finish a two- to four-year apprenticeship, depending on your area of work, or have a combination of three or four years' experience and high school, college or industry courses.

You may need trade certification to work in your province/territory or on federal projects.

Qualified bricklayers, concrete finishers, and lathers may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 5 has a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Bricklayers

Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Trade Fundamentals Certificate
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Building Construction Technician Diploma
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Trades / Technology Certificate
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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Parts Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Bricklayers make?

Low:
$47,840
Average:
$73,757
High:
$88,130

Job openings for Bricklayers

Job Seekers:
7,500
Job Openings:
4,100