Industrial painter

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 46,838 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

EFAP and telemedicine

Pension plan

Paid time off during holiday shutdowns

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Davie is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and apply coatings on ship surfaces and components. You will operate airless or conventional spray pumps and shot blasting equipment to ensure durable finishes on naval vessels.

This role offers day/evening/weekend shift options with premiums and a benefits package including health insurance, EFAP/telemedicine, a pension plan, and paid time off during holiday shutdowns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant painting experience (surface prep, epoxy mixing, sandblasting).
• DVS in Industrial Painting or CCQ card preferred.
• Security clearance under Federal Government program (5 years Canadian residency).

Responsibilities

• Prepare ship surfaces and apply coatings using airless or conventional spray pumps.
• Operate shot blasting machines and other painting equipment.

Skills

Surface preparation

Epoxy mixing

Sandblasting

Education

Diplôme d’études secondaires (DVS) in Industrial Painting

High-school diploma with relevant experience

DVS in Auto Bodywork

Tools

CCQ card

Security clearance

Job description

Job Description

As Industrial painter, you will be responsible for preparing and applying various types of coatings to ship surfaces and components. You will use equipment such as airless or conventional spray pumps and shot blasting machines.

Salary

• Hourly rate $34.64 for the first 1,000 hours, then $38.49.
• Evening premium $2.00/hr.
• Weekend premium $2.50/hr.
• Frigate premium $1.25/hr (for naval vessels).
• Overtime paid at double time.

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 4 days × 10 hours.
• Evening shift: 4 days × 10 hours + $2.00/hr premium.
• Weekend shift: 3 days × 12 hours (paid for 40 hours) + $2.50/hr premium.

Must be available for all shifts. Shift preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• Company events.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine.
• Paid leave: 2 floating holidays and 2 days of family leave.
• Paid time off during the holiday shutdown.
• Pension plan.
• Positive work environment.
• Free on-site parking.

Relocation Bonus

Unionized production and maintenance employees receive a relocation bonus: $2,500 for a single person or couple, $4,000 for a family.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d’études secondaires (DVS) in Industrial Painting.
• High‑school diploma with relevant experience (surface preparation, epoxy mixing, sandblasting).
• DVS in Auto Bodywork.
• Valid CCQ card (1st‑year apprentice or journeyman).
• Successful completion of a security screening process and receipt of the required clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum five years residency in Canada, with no interruption of six consecutive months).

Employment is governed by Equal Employment Opportunity statutes.