Overview

The values that guide our work include:
What I do matters · Everyone is my customer · Everyone is my co-worker · Every idea matters · We grow together

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Engineering & Public Works Department is currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, service oriented individual to join the Public Works team as Trades III – Mechanic/Welder. This is skilled technical work performing both highly skilled mechanical work and welding repair work at the journeyman level on City cars, trucks, heavy construction and service equipment. This is a temporary assignment anticipated to conclude in September 2022.

If you have the following then we want to meet you!

You are committed to providing excellent customer service

You have the ability to build positive working relationships

You have an Interprovincial Red Seal Trades Qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanic’s or Commercial Transport

You have a minimum one-year previous experience working as a Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic

You have a valid Commercial Vehicle Inspector’s Certificate

You have a valid BC Driver’s License – Class 3 or 1

You have successfully completed practical and theoretical post-secondary courses on Oxyacetylene Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding

You have Welding Level C (considered an asset).

Why should you consider working for us?

Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact

We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed

We take our work seriously but not ourselves and have a positive attitude about the work we perform

We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace

The 2022 hourly rate of pay is $40.49 per hour. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resumes along with a one-page cover letter demonstrating how their qualifications and/or experience match the position online by April 20, 2022 at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 22-063e.

The City of Port Coquitlam is committed to the health, safety and well-being of employees. All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an accepted exemption under the BC Human Rights Code.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

Job ID:
J0422-0535

Posting Reference #:
22-063e

Job Title:
22-063e – Trades III – Mechanic/Welder

Job Type:
Time stated Full Time

Time Stated Duration:
Approx. 5 months

Job Category:
Public Works

Open Positions:
1

Department:
Engineering & Public Works

Division:
Public Works

Employee Group:
CUPE

Date Posted:
April 7, 2022

Closing Date:
April 20, 2022