Journeyperson – Metal Fabricator

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.

Main Purpose & Function

Fleet and Manufacturing Services (FMS) support 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 Fleet and Manufacturing Services (FMS) 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.

The Journeyperson Metal Fabricator will work with members of the Fleet and Manufacturing Services team to ensure that quality and timely work is performed to support and service our clients. The challenge this busy environment offers is in the variety of work, from small and heavy equipment, to automobiles and light to heavy trucks, as well as Plant and Facilities maintenance, Manufacturing and Building maintenance.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The Journeyperson Metal Fabricator will perform a variety of skilled shop and field work at the journeyperson level which includes: welding, fitting, brazing, heating, cutting and laying out tasks while you are repairing and maintaining City equipment, structures and buildings. There is advanced work in tempering, cutting, straightening, bending, shaping and drawing out machinery parts and tools. Duties will also include performing skilled welding, heating, cutting and tapping tasks utilizing steel, cast iron and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Job functions will be performed in accordance with established trade practices. You may supervise the work of subordinates performing less complex related tasks. Some duties may be more complex and difficult requiring the use of independent judgement in determining methods and procedures in solving unusual problems related to complex fitting, fabrication, welding, layout and design of tasks. Assignments will be both written and verbal, and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints.

The regular work schedule is from 3:10 PM to 12:34 AM, Monday to Friday, based on a 9‑day fortnight. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and locations as operationally required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 10 supplemented by technical courses related to the work with considerable Journeyperson experience.
• Metal Fabrication Certificate of Qualification (T.Q.), Inter‑Provincial Red Seal Endorsement or Certification of Apprenticeship. Red Seal certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the steel fabrication trade.
• Thorough knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment in finishing and fitting a variety of metal parts and objects in the maintenance, overhaul and repair of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to weld aluminum, cast iron and steel, layout and make patterns.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by sketches and diagrams.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with members of the public, suppliers, and internal clients.
• Agility, muscular coordination and sufficient strength to permit the performance of heavy manual labour.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• 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.

Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents to enable their application to be considered:

• Metal Fabrication Certificate of Qualification (T.Q.), Inter‑Provincial Red Seal Endorsement or Certification of Apprenticeship.
• ICBC Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting).
• ICBC Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting).
• If you have less than 5 years of driving history in BC, please also provide your out-of‑province documents for the past 5 years.

As part of our recruitment process to determine the successful candidate, you will be screened and ranked based on the following:

• Job Application
• Resume
• ICBC Documents
• Employee and Branch Records
• Supervisor Assessment
• Interview

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).