Please note: this ad is for local commercial painters with experience within the Abbotsford/Chilliwack area, there is no camp, loa, or fly/in. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Looking for a Hands-On Career with opportunities?
- Are you looking for steady, year-round work with opportunities to advance?
- Do you want to achieve your Red Seal Certification and enjoy an employer-paid pension?
- Do you already have your Red Seal and want to get the best benefits for it?
- Would you like employer-paid extended benefits (dental, vision, and more) for you and your family?
If you answered yes to any of these, IUPAT District Council 38 is looking for motivated, reliable, and committed Painters, Apprentices, and Red Seal Journeypersons to join our team for the upcoming busy commercial painting season.
Why Choose Us?
- Consistent, year-round work with top signatory contractors.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and work toward your Red Seal Certification (if you don’t already have it).
- Competitive wages with Rate Premiums for Spray, Pressure Washing, Night Shift and Forepersons.
- Employer-paid pension and extended benefits to support you and your family.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare surfaces: Sanding, caulking, and filling minor imperfections on interior and exterior surfaces.
- Apply paint: Use brush, roller, and spray techniques to apply primer and finish coats.
- Spray applications: Paint metal and wood doors/trim using spray equipment.
- Equipment maintenance: Clean and maintain brushes, rollers, and airless spray pumps.
- Professionalism on site: Wear your Painter’s Whites and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Collaborate effectively: Communicate with crew members, subtrades, and other trades on site.
- Lead and mentor: Supervise and train crew members at various experience levels.
- Travel locally: Be available to work at various sites across the Lower Mainland whether it be by car or local transit.
- Safety first: Work on construction sites that require full PPE (Hard Hat, Gloves, Glasses, Steel-Toe Boots).
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Red Seal Journeypersons or Uncertified Journeypersons who are willing to mentor apprentices.
- Opportunities available for experienced non-ticketed Journeypersons and Apprentices ready to work toward certification.
- Ability to supply your own basic hand tools (we provide all application equipment).
- Knowledge of today’s commonly used paints and coatings.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
Training Provided – No Experience? No Problem!
We provide safety training to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running:
- Audiogram
- WHMIS 2015
- Respirator Fit Test
- Fall Protection
- Aerial Lift Elevated Work Platform
- OFA Level 1
Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- Apprentices and Uncertified Painters: Up to $33.79/hour + 10% Stat & Holiday Pay.
- Unticketed Journeypersons: Lets see what we can offer!
- With Red Seal Certification: $39.75 + Employer Paid Pension (9.5%) + 10% Stat & Holiday Pay.
- Additional Premiums:
- Foreman roles
- Spraying and Pressure Washing
- Wallcovering Installation
- Night Shift Work
- Employer-Paid Extended Benefits: Dental, vision, and other health coverage for you and your family.
Don’t Have Your Red Seal? We Can Help!
It’s never too late to start. We’ll guide you through the process and help you achieve your certification while gaining valuable experience on the job.
Ready to Build a Rewarding Career? Apply Today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.81 to $39.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: $29.81-$39.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What would be your greatest strength in Painting?
- What area of Painting do you feel you could improve on?
- Could you please provide a couple examples of projects/worksites that you've worked on?
- Are you able to commute within the Fraser Valley?
Experience:
- Commercial Painting: 4 years (preferred)
Location:
- Chilliwack, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
