Protecting, beautifying, enhancing; painters at Davie leave their mark on colossal structures. A precision trade in an extraordinary environment. Under the supervision of the foreman, as a painter, you will prepare and apply coatings on various surfaces and ship components. You will use equipment such as “airless” or “conventional” pressure pumps, as well as shot blasting and painting machines like the “Wheelabrator.” Your tasks will also include cutting and installing glass, laying tiles, applying wallpaper, and creating lettering or decorative finishes by hand or spray gun.
Compensation
- $33.41/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $37.11/hour.
- Overtime paid at double time.
Work Schedule
- Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day.
- Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $1.75/hour premium.
- Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day (paid for 40 hours) + $2.50/hour premium.
- Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.
You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits
- Insurance: health, disability
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
- Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
- Paid holidays during site closure
- Retirement plan
- Positive work environment supported by the employer
- Free on-site parking
Requirements
To maintain the quality of our operations, you must have one of the following qualifications:
- DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in Industrial Painting
- High school diploma with relevant experience (surface preparation, epoxy mixing, sandblasting)
- DEP in Auto Bodywork
- Valid CCQ card (1st year apprentice or journeyman)
- Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).