Industrial painter

As Industrial painter, you will be responsible for preparing and applying various types of coatings to ship surfaces and components. You will use equipment such as airless or conventional spray pumps and shot blasting machines.

Salary :

· Salary of $34.64/hour for the first 1 000 hours, then $38.49/hour.

· Evening ($2.00/hour) and weekend ($2.50/hour) premiums.

· Frigate premium ($1.25/hour) for naval vessels, regardless of shift.

· Overtime paid at double time.

Work Schedule :

· Day: week of 4 days × 10 hours.

· Evening: week of 4 days × 10 hours, plus $2.00/hour premium.

· Weekend: week of 3 days × 12 hours (paid for 40 hours), plus $2.50/hour premium.

You must be available for all shifts. Although we take your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) into account, they cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

· Insurance: health and disability

· Company events

· Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and telemedicine

· Paid leave (2 floating holidays and 2 days of family leave)

· Paid time off during the holiday period (during the shutdown)

· Pension plan

· Positive work environment supported by the company

· Free on-site parking

At Davie, we know that relocating is a major life change. To make your arrival in the region easier, we offer a relocation bonus to unionized production and maintenance employees. It ranges from $2,500 for a single person or couple to $4,000 for a family. All the details will be explained during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be smooth, welcoming, and worthy of this new beginning.

Qualifications

· DVS in Industrial Painting, or

· High school diploma with relevant experience (surface preparation, epoxy mixing, sandblasting), or

· DVS in Auto Bodywork, or

· Valid CCQ card (1st year apprentice or journeyman)

· Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of 5 years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of 6 consecutive months).

About Davie

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!

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