Welder, FMU

BC Ferries; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a skilled Welder in Richmond to support vessels, terminals, buildings, and new construction projects. You will plan, supply, maintain, and perform welding and fabrication work with strong collaboration across trades and contractors.

The role includes leading junior staff, preparing sketches, ordering materials, and coordinating work in a safety-critical marine environment. A valid BC driver’s license and CWB considerations are noted.

Qualifications

• A Level Welding Certificate is required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in welding fabrication.
• CWB certification is an asset.
• Valid BC driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan work by preparing sketches, estimating materials, and ordering steel, pipe, and fittings.
• Set up welding activities, organize machines and tools, and perform fabrication and welding.
• Travel to off-site locations and transport dangerous cargo safely.
• Provide lead hand support to new employees and apprentices.
• Complete paperwork, stock welding trucks, and ensure safety equipment is ready.

Education

A Level Welding Certificate

Tools

Welding tools & equipment

Job description

WELDER

Richmond - Fleet Maintenance Unit

Casual - Fixed Term

TheOpportunity

We’relooking for a skilled Welder who is a collaborative team player and confident self-starter with strong technical and interpersonal abilities.

In this role, you will plan, supply,maintain, and perform welding and fabrication work in support of our vessels, terminals, buildings, facilities, and new construction projects. You prepare sketches, ordermaterials,perform welding and fabrication set-up and preparation while coordinating work with other trades and contractors.

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, safety-critical infrastructure in a dynamic marine environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Trades Supervisor, you perform the following duties:

• Planning work by making sketches, calculating measurements, ordering materials including steel, pipe,and fittings; estimating time, travel, and support staffrequiredto perform the job.




• Performing welding set-up and preparation activities including organizing machines, rods, andapplications, fabrication, cutting, equipmentset-upand tools; grinding and drilling; and coordinating workwith other trades and contractors.




• Travelling to off-site locations and transporting and handling dangerous cargo including oxygen andacetylene to various locations within the system.




• Providing a \"lead hand\" role for new employees,apprenticesand helpers, including input intoperformance assessment.




• Performingadditionalduties including completing paperwork; attending seminars; stocking the weldingtruck; ensuring there is a fire watch set-up and emergency equipment available;assistingother trades;cleaning the shop and ramps; and washing the vehicle.

What you bring to the team

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 isrequiredas moderate travel throughout the fleet isrequired.

\"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC\”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand 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.