Certified Scaffolder (Journeyman)

WESTCAN Scaffolding is one of Western Canada’s leading scaffolding contractors and suppliers of rental access equipment. Specializing in complex projects, we have experience scoping, designing, delivering and managing access and scaffold requirements for all types of construction and engineering contracts.

Established in 2012, WESTCAN Scaffolding strives to stay an industry leader who has exceptional customer service, and a reputation for quality.

Here are details for the Industrial Scaffolder (Journeyman) position.

Responsibilities:

• Scaffolding and site supervision (crew: labourers, apprentices and trades helpers)
• Coordination of all job skills training
• Prepare staff, project, and production reports
• Ensure all construction site safety requirements are met
• Equipment operation
• Ability to interpret drawings 

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of applicable Technical Training such as SAIA or international equivalent (CIRS/CITB/FAS/CSCS) and in coherence with Union apprenticeship guidelines for tube and fitting and modular training
• Minimum 5 years of specific scaffold experience (commercial and/or industrial projects)
• Minimum 3 years temporary roofing experience and containment structures
• A minimum of 4 years experience with tube and clamp
• Supervisory  experience an assest.
• Advanced Scaffolding Ticket
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or equivalent
• First Aid Certification
• Criminal Record Check and Basic Security Clearance
• Must own tools/equipment, steel toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses
• Member of BCRCC local 1907

Skills Requirements:

• Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing)
• Problem Solving Skills, Critical thinking Skills, Decision Making Skills
• Works well with others
• Good communication skills
• Works well under pressure
• Competent in temporary roofing systems
• Experienced in Industrial and Commercial Scaffolding
• Ability to interpret and construct from Engineer drawings
• 8/10-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Project work
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekends