ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 401A
Brick and Stone Mason
A Brick and Stone Mason builds and repairs walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures. A Brick and Stone Mason often works on industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Specifically, a Brick and Stone Mason:
RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Individual units become durable walls, arches and landmarks through layout and craft.
Brick and stone masons lay out, build, repair and restore structural or decorative work using brick, block, stone, mortar, insulation and membranes.
5,600 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$70,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
masonry contractorscommercial and institutional projectsresidential constructionrestoration and heritage firmsindustrial plants and refractory sites
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Brick and Stone Mason ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway