Helpful school subjects
construction technology, history and visual arts, chemistry, mathematics, technical drawing, co-op and SHSM.
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02 · WHY · ASSEMBLE PATH
Why might Restoration Mason fit me?
Career fit is not a score. Notice what interests you, then compare that curiosity with real workplaces and real people.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS
$50,000low
$72,000median
$101,660high
Ontario Job Bank hourly rates multiplied by 2,000 paid hours: $25.00, $36.00 and $50.83. Before tax; overtime, premiums, benefits, unpaid time and self-employment income are excluded.
FIT EXPLORATION
What sounds like you—right now?
Select any statements you want to think about. Your answers can change as you learn about Restoration Mason.
Start anywhere.
There is no minimum and no passing score.
REALITIES TO CONSIDER
Interesting work can still be demanding.
- fragile and irreplaceable materials
- silica and lead-safe work controls
- scaffolds, lifts and difficult access
- weather-sensitive mortar and cleaning work
- documentation and conservation approvals
Strengths to practise
material observation, patient hand skill, historic sensitivity, colour and texture matching, careful documentation.
Careers to compare
Brick and Stone Mason, Stone Carver, Heritage Conservator, Architectural Technologist, Restoration Contractor.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Restoration 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
Meet the people and workplaces behind the trade.