WELDER – Term Certain

Horseshoe Bay

Working as a team player, you are a responsible self-starter with strong technical and interpersonal abilities. You plan, supply, maintain, and perform the welding and fabrication needs of BC Ferries vessels, terminals, buildings, facilities, and new construction. You prepare sketches, order materials and organize staff required to perform welding projects. You perform welding and fabrication set-up and preparation, while coordinating work with other trades and contractors.

You have a thorough understanding of Industry standards, WBC regulations and safe work practices. You provide leadership for other apprenticeships, including input in performance assessment, and strive to maintain cooperative working relationships.

You hold an 'A' Level Welding Certificate, as well as a minimum 3 years' related experience, with at least 1 year welding fabrication experience, preferably in the marine industry. All position CWB certification an asset. A valid BC driver's licence is required as moderate travel throughout the fleet is required.

In this position you will work Monday to Thursday 0700-1620

Please apply by December 30, 2022

"We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team.

With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independently-owned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers.

BC Ferries supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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