72320

Bricklayers

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone and other similar materials to construct or repair walls, arches, chimneys, fireplaces and other structures in accordance with blueprints and specifications. They are employed by construction companies and bricklaying contractors or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, structural tiles and similar materials to construct or repair walls, foundations and other structures in residential, industrial and commercial construction
Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials
Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing to walls or other surfaces
Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
Lay bricks or other masonry units to build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
May restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures.

Example job titles

•apprentice bricklayer
•bricklayer
•brickmason
•refractory bricklayer
•stonecutter
•stonemason

Overview

Bricklayers (NOC 72320) play a vital role in Canada's construction sector, building and repairing structures made of brick, stone, concrete blocks, and structural tile. Classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, this skilled trade is highly valued across many Canadian provinces. Key responsibilities for bricklayers in Canada include reading blueprints, preparing layouts, laying bricks or other masonry units, and building chimneys, fireplaces, and patios. They are primarily employed by construction companies and masonry contractors, or they may operate as self-employed individuals.

To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under Express Entry, or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), candidates must meet specific ESDC criteria. Employment requirements for NOC 72320 typically include the completion of secondary school and a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade alongside relevant coursework. Trade certification is mandatory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Quebec, while remaining voluntary in other provinces and territories. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement can significantly enhance mobility and employment prospects across Canada.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official regulatory guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian Regulated Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.