Apprentice Metal Fabricator

City of Vancouver•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$35 - CA$44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet & Manufacturing Services Branch supports the City of Vancouver in being a service provider in all aspects of Fleet Management. The expertise and knowledge provided to internal and sometimes external clients by the Equipment Services Branch includes: Engineering, Vehicle Procurement, Heavy Duty/Commercial/Automotive Maintenance and Repair, Quick Service Repairs, Machining, Mill Work, Fabrication, Vehicle Outfitting, Carpentry, Body Shop Vehicle Repair and Painting, Product Inventory/Ordering, and Small Equipment Repair. Fleet & Manufacturing Services (FMS) has four locations and operates over two shifts. The successful candidate will be required to work both Day shifts (6.30am to 3.00pm) and Afternoon shifts (3.10pm to 12.34am) Monday to Friday on a regular rotation to gain the experience required to complete apprenticeship. The successful candidate may also be required to adjust shifts and change shop locations as operationally required. The successful candidate will also be required to attend school as stipulated by the Skilled Trades BC to complete your apprenticeship. The specific dates for schooling are discussed and approved by the employer and scheduled by the employee and you will receive your hourly rate (part from Employment Insurance and part from the City of Vancouver) whilst attending school.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 10. Grade 12 is preferred.
The completion of a pre-apprenticeship training program or equivalent related experience as a Fabricator.
Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the Fabrication trade.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions of the trade.
Proven effective verbal and written skills to communicate clearly and concisely with employees.
Good planning, organizational and administrative skills including the ability to juggle priorities within competing deadlines.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in the trade.
Agility, muscular coordination and sufficient strength to permit the performance of heavy manual labour.
Good attendance is of operational importance.
A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year

Nice To Haves

Grade 12 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with members of the Fleet & Manufacturing Services team to support the City of Vancouver fleet including but not limited to Vancouver Police and Fire consisting of approximately 4,000 units.
Support the branch on fleet related pm’s, repairs & outfitting when required.
Help complete other specialty work outside of fleet such as renovations, street activity projects and other fabrication related assignments with your team.
Work along with colleagues from Garage and Shops Operations including Journeyperson Mechanics, Fabricators, Machinists, Body Workers, Carpenters and Operations Workers.
Perform all of the duties of a Journeyperson Fabricator in order to gain the necessary skills and experience to complete your apprenticeship.
Receive detailed work assignments and instructions, both verbal and written via Tradespersons, Foremen, Supervisors and Managers.
Ensure assignments are checked and monitored whilst in progress and on completion to ensure successful progress towards the required standards, skill levels, knowledge and competencies to successfully complete your apprenticeship and become a Red Seal Journeyperson Fabricator.
Perform other duties as required.