Trades 2 - Metal Worker (Day Shift)

ubc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC is seeking a Trades 2 - Metal Worker (Day Shift) in the Mechanical Maintenance trades portfolio. The role focuses on skilled sheet metal fabrication, repair, and maintenance across heating, ventilation, roofing, and related installations within the university.

The ideal candidate holds a journeyperson sheet metal certification, a BC driver's license, and at least five years of relevant experience, with a commitment to safety and teamwork in a busy facilities environment.

Qualifications

• A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Sheet Metal Worker.
• Valid BC driver's license.
• Minimum five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates eave troughs, down pipes, metal windows, metal frameworks, metal clad doors, counter tops, windows, fume hoods, and other related fixtures.
• Conducts inspection tests on machinery and equipment; diagnoses defects and repairs or recommends solutions.
• Assembles parts and joins them by welding gauge steel, soldering, brazing, bolting, riveting, screwing, and related methods.
• Adheres to safety standards and wears protective clothing as required.
• Communicates with customers to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Safety-conscious

Education

Sheet Metal Worker journeyperson certification

BC Driver's License

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Metal Worker

Job Title

Trades 2 - Metal Worker (Day Shift)

Department

Mechanical Maintenance Trades | Mechanical | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$6,977.00 - $7,443.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

October 13, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $86,232 - $91,992 (Annual Gross) | $44.22 - $47.18 per hour

Supplemental Pay Types

• Salary premium for Welding ticket of $2.15 per hour
• Salary premium for BCIT welding course(s) completion of $1.25 per hour
• Opportunity for OT at Double Time (bankable for additional time off)
• Evening/weekend shift premiums when applicable

Schedule

• Working nine day-shifts (6:37am to 3:30pm) over a two-week period
• Every second Friday or Monday off

Vacation Allotments

• Year 1: 1.25 vacation days earned per month
• Year 2: Three weeks of vacation
• Year 5: Four weeks of vacation
• Year 8: Five weeks of vacation
• Year 14-18: One additional day of vacation earned per year
• Year 18: Six weeks of vacation
• Every year: Three additional vacation days between Christmas and New Years

University Pension Contributions

• 9.4% of your gross pensionable earnings (basic salary).

Eligibility for Tuition Credit Waivers

• 12 credits of UBC undergraduate courses (transferable to your eligible dependent spouse or child); or Continuing Studies non-credit courses (the dollar equivalent of 12 undergraduate credits) in each 12-month period

Other UBC perks for staff, on-site staff fitness centre & classes available

Offering Extensive Medical & Dental Benefit Programs

Supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees through:

• Health Spending Account of $500 per year, increasing to $650 effective January 1, 2027, and to $750 effective January 1, 2028. This account can be used to pay for certain eligible expenses that are not covered by UBC’s Extended Health and Dental plans.
• Personal Spending Account of $100 per year effective January 1, 2027, increasing to $300 effective January 1, 2028. This account can be used for eligible expenses for you and your eligible dependents, including expenses related to fitness, education, and personal development.
• Supplemental Employment Benefit for the first 10 weeks of parental leave.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

The Metal Worker performs skilled sheet metal work in the fabrication, repair, maintenance and renovation work of sheet metal fixtures for heating, ventilation, roofing, windows, doors and other related installations throughout the University.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the People & Process Manager, Mech Systems & HVAC Trades. The Metal Worker receives direction from oral and written instructions, work orders, drawings, specifications and lay out work which are assigned by the Head Sheet Metal Worker. This position works collaboratively with other Metal Workers as well as employees in various trade classifications within the department of UBC Building Operations.

Work Performed

• Fabricates eave troughs, down pipes, metal windows, metal frameworks, metal clad doors, counter tops, windows, fume hoods, and other galvanized iron, aluminum and stainless-steel fixtures for heating, ventilation, roofing, windows, doors and other related installations including handling of asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials
• Conducts inspection tests on various machinery and equipment as it relates to sheet metal repair and maintenance; diagnoses defects and carries out repairs or recommends solutions to correct problems to supervisory staff.
• Assembles parts and joins them by welding gauge steel, soldering, brazing, bolting, riveting, screwing, and other related methods.
• Adheres to all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures protective clothing is worn as required.
• Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
• Responds to trouble calls and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours.
• Keeps current with preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and maintains familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes fabrication/repair decisions, determining the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and decides how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor delays and costs.

Supervision Received

The Metal Worker works under the general supervision of the Head and Sub Head Metal Worker, following directions from oral and written instructions, work orders, drawings, and specifications and lay out work.

Supervision Given

Monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Sheet Metal Worker, a valid BC driver's license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide quality service to all user groups within the community in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to work in a team environment and develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with supervisors and peers. Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.