Carpenter, Ironworker, Millwright, Welder, Shutdown, Refinery, Plant

Millwrights, Ironworkers, Welders, Carpenters & Apprentices - Project & Shutdown Based - Up to $52.64/hr - Benefits Package - Burnaby, BC

LNS Services, part of Norland Limited, is seeking Millwrights, Ironworkers, Welders, and Carpenters for industrial construction and maintenance projects across the Lower Mainland, BC. This company offers opportunities to work on challenging shutdown and project-based assignments in heavy industrial and processing plant environments. Ideal candidates are skilled tradespeople with a safety-first mindset, looking to grow their careers in a supportive, unionized team.

Perks & Benefits

  • Unionized wage range: $31.58 (apprentice) to $52.64 (journeyperson) per hour
  • 12% vacation/statutory holiday pay
  • Comprehensive union healthcare and benefits package
  • Union-sponsored pension plan
  • Paid training and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Potential for full-time union employment
  • Company-sponsored events
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

What You’ll Need

  • 3 years of experience in industrial construction and maintenance preferred
  • Red Seal certification or equivalent international trade qualification preferred
  • Valid Class 5 Driver License
  • Self-motivated, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Experience with industrial facilities (port terminals, concrete processing, mines) an asset
  • Experience with bulk material handling equipment (conveyors, bucket elevators, ship loaders, railcar dumpers, scales) an asset
  • Excellent time management and communication skills
  • Ability to work shift work and overtime as required
  • Commitment to Norland’s Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Chargehand/Foreman experience
  • First Aid and CSO experience
  • Project management experience
  • Certifications in Fall Protection, Telehandler, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Rigger, WHMIS
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