About this role
Bluewater Cleaning Co. is a small construction outfit working out of Anahim Lake and the surrounding Chilcotin communities. We pour and finish concrete for foundations, slabs, driveways and small commercial work, and we take on entry-level finishers who want to learn the trade on real jobs.
A day starts early with formwork checks and a pour, then moves into screeding, floating and trowelling as the concrete sets. You will work outside in all kinds of weather, lift and carry materials, keep tools and the site clean, and take direction from the lead finisher. Most jobs are within an hour of town, and some weeks run long when a pour is on.
What you'll be doing
- Placement. Spread, screed and level fresh concrete to the grade and finish the lead sets out.
- Finishing. Float, trowel and broom exposed surfaces, and cut control joints where marked.
- Preparation. Set and oil forms, tie rebar, and get the subgrade ready before a pour.
- Cleanup. Wash tools, strip forms and leave the site tidy at the end of each day.
What they're asking for
- Certification. No ticket is needed; we will train the right person on the tools and safety.
- Experience. None required, though any labouring or construction background is an asset.
- Tickets. WHMIS and a valid driver's licence are required, or willingness to get WHMIS within the first month.
- Conditions. You must be able to lift 50 lb repeatedly, kneel and work on your feet through a full pour.
What the employer offers
- Pay extras. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours in a week.
- Gear. Rubber boots, gloves and rain gear are supplied; bring your own steel-toed boots.
- Training. Paid time to complete WHMIS and first aid, with the cost covered by the company.
About masonry work in Canada
What the work is
Bricklayers and masonry workers lay brick, block and stone for walls, facades and chimneys, and may also pour and finish concrete. It is heavy, weather-dependent outdoor work with regular lifting, kneeling and time on scaffolding.
What employers usually ask for
Practical bricklaying or blockwork experience, comfort working at height, and physical fitness. A provincial trade certification or Red Seal helps with larger contractors. Many crews hire on the strength of a work trial rather than a certificate, so expect to demonstrate the work.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Bricklaying is a Red Seal trade, and as with welding you should expect a practical assessment rather than automatic recognition. Seasonal layoffs are common in this trade and winter work is limited across most of Canada, so plan for a gap in income and check whether the employer can offer year-round work.