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Apprentice - Painter
City, Province Burnaby, British Columbia
Department Lands and Facilities
All Location(s) Laurel Street Works Yard
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Apprentice - Painter

Competition No: 2024-044

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $32.91/hour

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30PM

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/18/24

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community.  With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team.  People like you!

This is semi-skilled and skilled work of considerable variety below the journeyperson level of responsibility but requiring involvement in and phases of Journeyperson’s work.  An apprentice at the beginning level performs manual and semi-skilled tasks of moderate difficulty in the Painter trade. Tasks of increasing complexity are assigned as the incumbent progresses successfully through the apprenticeship.  Apprentices are required to attend in-school training as directed by the Industry Training Authority. The apprentice’s work will be checked while in progress to ensure proficiency, attainment of desired objectives, and that established standards are met.

Qualifications include up to high school completion required for this apprenticeship opportunity. The completion of a pre-apprenticeship or entry-level training program would be an asset. Applicants also require a basic understanding of standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment as used in the Painter trade. 

·   Satisfactory attendance, safety and performance record;

  •      Ability to work in a team environment and to maintain effective relationships with coworkers;
  •      Ability and aptitude for this work;
  •      Knowledge of safety principles for this Trade;
  •      Ability to meet the physical demands of the work;
  •     Valid BC Driver’s Licence, Class 5 and Abstract.

SALARY:  $32.91/hour (Labourer 1 rate minimum payable)

Rates increase as a % of the Trades 2 - Painter rate as follows

1st  6 months of apprenticeship 70.0%

5th 6 months of apprenticeship 80.0%

2nd 6 months of apprenticeship 72.5%

6th 6 months of apprenticeship 82.5%

3rd 6 months of apprenticeship 75.0%

7th 6 months of apprenticeship 85.0%

4th 6 months of apprenticeship 77.5%

8th 6 months of apprenticeship 90%

This is a Temporary Full Time opportunity until December 21, 2027.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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