Apprentice electrician Jobs in Mount Pearl, NL

August 5, 2024

WELDING APPRENTICE (BAND LEVEL 6)

Department of Technical Services

Contractual Position to January 10, 2025)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

The successful applicant will be required to perform apprentice level welding tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include performing multiple welding and cutting processes such as SMAW, GMAW, GTMAW, FCAW, RSW, oxy-acetylene, and plasma cutting; operating a variety of metal fabrication equipment, such as cold bar bender, pipe bender, iron worker, sheet metal rollers, metal brake, metal shears; and performing other related duties as required.

Tasks may be performed at Memorial's various locations and campuses. Working from heights or in confined spaces may also be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates must have completed pre-apprenticeship (entry-level) training at a recognized institution towards Journey-person Certification in the respective trade. Candidates currently enrolled in the pre-apprenticeship training will also be considered. Candidates must be eligible to enter in the apprenticeship program under the Department of Education (Industrial Training Section). Possession of a valid driver's license and driver's abstract, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is required.

SALARY $35,347 - $59,344 per annum (CUPE 1615) based on year of apprenticeship program

An upscale hiring step will apply to this position (Step 6)

CLOSING DATE August 20, 2024 by 5 : 00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.  Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.