Job Opportunity: Scaffold Erector
WESTCAN Scaffolding Inc. is one of Western Canada’s leading scaffolding contractors and a premier supplier of rental access equipment. We specialize in complex projects, providing expert design, delivery, and management for high-stakes construction and engineering contracts.
We are currently seeking four (4) dedicated Scaffold Erectors to join our team. At WESTCAN, we pride ourselves on quality and safety; all our products and services are thoroughly checked and compliant with the latest legislation.
Compensation & Terms
- Salary: $32.56 hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms: 1-year contract (Term)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Vacancies: 4
- Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend; Overtime available and required.
Locations
- Office Address: 102-332 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
- Work Sites: Various locations (On the road). Frequent travel is required to different project sites.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years of professional experience.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in LAYHER SYSTEM SCAFFOLD and/or TUBE AND CLAMP SCAFFOLD is very desirable.
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
- Credentials: Working at heights training/certification.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs), manual dexterity, and the stamina for a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Safety: Bondable. Must provide own steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves.
Key Responsibilities
- Assembly: Erect, install, and dismantle scaffolding, falsework, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and rigging/hoisting equipment.
- Specialization: Build staging for industrial, commercial, institutional projects, and heavy metalworking jobs.
- Maintenance: Load/unload materials, perform routine maintenance, and remove debris/rubble from sites.
- Safety Standards: Work confidently at heights and on swing stages while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Work Environment
You will be working in diverse conditions including:
- Outdoors in various weather (including cold/refrigerated environments).
- At heights and in confined spaces.
- Noisy, dusty, and potentially dangerous environments.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package as per our collective agreement:
- Health: Health care plan, Dental, Vision care, and Disability benefits.
- Financial: Competitive wages according to collective bargaining.
- Inclusion: We promote equal opportunities and offer mentorship programs for newcomers/refugees, Indigenous workers, youth, and visible minorities.
How to Apply
If you are a reliable team player with an eye for detail and the technical skills required, we want to hear from you.
- By Email: [email protected]
- By Mail: Westcan Scaffolding Inc. 102-332 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
