metal fabricator

Apprentice Metal FabricatorRequisition ID: 46839 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThe 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.Specific Duties/ResponsibilitiesAs an Apprentice Fabricator, you will 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. The fleet ranges from small equipment, automobiles, light and heavy trucks along with heavy equipment and many specialized items of municipal equipment and projects.Your role will be to help support the branch on fleet related pm?s, repairs & outfitting when required. You will also be helping complete other specialty work outside of fleet such as renovations, street activity projects and other fabrication related assignments with your team. You will be expected to work along with colleagues from Garage and Shops Operations including Journeyperson Mechanics, Fabricators, Machinists, Body Workers, Carpenters and Operations Workers.You will perform all of the duties of a Journeyperson Fabricator in order to gain the necessary skills and experience to complete your apprenticeship. This will include detailed work assignments and instructions, both verbal and written via Tradespersons, Foremen, Supervisors and Managers.Your assignments will be 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.This position will perform other duties as required.Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducation and Experience: 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 stan Location Vancouver , BC Work location On site Salary $ 35.24 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115593 Various locations Vancouver, BC