Trade Apprentice Jobs in Barrie, ON (NOW HIRING)

Job Type: Contract Full-Time until 12/31/2026
Hourly Rate: $34.35

Shift Assignment: Day, Fri/Sat OFF, Sun-Thu – 08:00-16:00

We Provide

• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Variety of shifts
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Accumulation of paid time off
• Excellent extended health and dental plan options
• Pension plan benefits
• Employee-driven recognition program

The Position

Provide painting services to Casino Rama Resort.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair areas throughout the complex including walls, door frames, etc.
• Knowledge of TSSA act, regulations and codes
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety policies including but not limited to WHMIS, fall arrest, lockout, fire protection systems, gas detection and monitoring
• Paint and wallpaper as required
• Decorate facilities
• Perform all other duties assigned and assist other trades as required by management
• Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures.
• Wash, scrape, sand, torch, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.
• Clean equipment, paint mixing area, and work area.
• Operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing
• Apply paint, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines.
• Determine appropriate colour for new or replacement applications
• Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris and litter.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
•  Adhere to departmental quality standards.
• Assist with snow clearance as required
• Perform other related and compatible duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Valid Certification of Apprenticeship from the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training Branch(Minimum – commercial and residential – Branch 1 – Painter Decorator) is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract on an annual basis.
• Must provide a clean driver’s abstract on an annual basis.

Who We Are

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 31 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,200 people and features approximately 391 table games (including 31 poker tables), 14,288 slots, 81 food and beverage outlets and 564 hotel rooms.
Gateway has been in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada for more than thirty years and continues to evolve and expand its renowned offerings, including developing casino and restaurant brands. The Gateway to Your Future starts with us.

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 31 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it’s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Gateway does not utilize any form of artificial intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.