Matrix HR

We are hiring Journeyperson Metal Fabricators for a union shipbuilding project in North Vancouver, BC! This is a contract running from June 2026 through October 2026, with the potential for extension. Enjoy excellent wages, double-time overtime, employer-paid union benefits, and full relocation support for non-local workers. If you're looking for steady work and the opportunity to contribute to vessels being built for the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard, we want to hear from you.

Location: North Vancouver, BC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week minimum (overtime available)
Type: Contract (June 2026 – October 2026) with potential for extension
Start Date: June 2026

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $59.29/hour
• Overtime: All overtime paid at double time
• Union Benefits: $9.15/hour in employer-paid union health and pension benefit

Living Out Allowance (LOA) – Tax Free- Paid 7 days
To support meals and daily expenses:

• Month 1: $107.35/day
• Month 2: $85.07/day
• Month 3+: $56.76/day

• Flights provided at the start and end of the contract
• Fully furnished apartment provided
  • Kitchen included
  • Utilities included
  • Internet included
  • Housekeeping included
• Daily LOA paid throughout the assignment
• No upfront relocation costs; expenses reimbursed after the first week worked

Additional Advantages

• Contract runs through October 2026 with potential for extension
• Security clearance opportunity with eligibility valid for up to 10 years
• Work on major Canadian naval and coast guard shipbuilding programs

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and install structural steel and ship components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work packages, and fabrication specifications.
• Lay out, measure, mark, and prepare materials for assembly and installation.
• Fit bulkheads, foundations, brackets, decks, and structural assemblies to required tolerances.
• Operate fabrication tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform structural modifications, repairs, and installations as required.
• Work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and in outdoor marine environments.
• Meet shipbuilding quality standards, safety requirements, and production targets.
• Follow all site safety procedures and contribute to a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Metal Fabricator certification (Red Seal preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of metal fabrication, fitting, structural steel, or shipbuilding experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Experience fitting and assembling structural steel components.
• Experience using common fabrication tools and equipment.
• Shipbuilding, heavy industrial, or structural steel experience is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Requirements

• Full PPE required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We do not provide LMIA support or work permit sponsorships. 
• Background and security checks required.
• Willingness to relocate to North Vancouver for the duration of the contract.