Painter Employment Type: Union Business Unit: Point Hope Maritime LTD Location: Victoria, British Columbia Reporting to: Paint Chargehand Journey Person Wage (Red Seal) Rate: $53.66 Un-ticketed Skilled Painter/Blaster Wage Rate: $49.50 Hours of Work: 40 hours/week Work Setting: Marine Number of Job Vacancies: 1 Point Hope Maritime (a Ralmax Group Company) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Journey person painter in Victoria, British Columbia. They will have the ability to prep surfaces and apply paint, varnishes and other coatings to a variety of materials and surfaces in a marine environment. Applicants with 3+ years in the painting industry also considered. We honour Indigenous groups and strive to hire and train interested Indigenous people to work in all areas of our organization. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis and Inuit. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our diverse team. What we offer:

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension

Health and wellness programs Responsibilities:

Prepare surfaces utilizing abrasive blasting, hydro-blasting, power and hand tooling and other surface preparation techniques, as specified, safely and efficiently

Correctly utilize appropriate paint testing equipment

Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain all equipment issued

Reinforce training of existing personnel in required equipment use, safety and upgrading skill level

Immediately notify job supervisor of damages, breakdowns, accidents and safety issues

Evaluate weather conditions and recommend appropriate revision of daily project plan to a supervisor

Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients, agencies, and co-workers to promote a quality service image

Ensure required paperwork and other documentation is completed thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner

Physical fitness sufficient to satisfactorily perform daily job duties and assignments, including physically able to lift 50+ pounds, bend, stoop, climb, reach and balance

Capable of working at heights and in tight or confined spaces

Apply specific coating material utilizing airless conventional spray equipment, plural pumps and brushes, and rollers, as specified, safely and efficiently

Perform routine equipment maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Journey person painter preferred

Knowledge and experience in painting and sandblasting/surface prep techniques

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English

Experience with brush, roll and spray-painting techniques

Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses Knowledge and Skills

Detail-oriented and dependable

Ability to follow instructions and consistently produce good work

Experience in automotive or industrial equipment painting an asset

Experience wet painting using a gun

Ability to work on multiple priorities with frequent interruptions

Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment

Highly motivated and self-directed

Knowledge of standard safety procedures and protocol

Familiar with marine and industrial coatings

Good knowledge of hand and power tools

Flexible and able to work in a team environment

Strong communication skills

Industry Training & Certification

Requirements:

Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders and work from elevation, and walk on varied terrain

Regularly perform repetitive tasks

Ability to work within confined spaces

Possess manual dexterity

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Work Conditions:

Travel to off-site locations may be required

Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

Overtime as required

Hazards associated with the trade

Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Application Process We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: hr@ralmax.com. We want to support all applicants during this process. We are proud of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that Indigenous employees bring to our workplace so we encourage all indigenous candidates to self identify during the application process. We know that sometimes this can be a complicated, emotional issue based on historical events. We understand that ticking a box can be viewed as a colonial way of collecting data. Please also do not feel that you are required to self-identify. If you are comfortable self-identifying in the application process, please do. Self-identifying doesn’t mean you need to disclose any other personal information about your ancestry or family. We want to celebrate your Indigenous roots and our success in supporting Indigenous employees. Submission Deadline: Open until filled Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We are looking forward to connecting with you!