Painter

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.
Position Profile
We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Painter to join our growing team in Sidney, BC (YYJ). Become part of an exciting company with a vision of becoming a leader in aviation and aerospace in Canada and the world. This position is part of the Unifor Local 114 bargaining unit. The successful applicant for this role will receive training appropriate to their area.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Capable of meeting all DOT, Viking Air and customer quality requirements;
- Monitor stock of commonly used items to ensure adequate stocking levels;
- Able to assist in the training, direction and supervision of junior Employees;
- Able to work quickly, safely and with minimum supervision and fully aware of all Health and Safety hazards;
- Able to estimate and plan work on time and on budget;
- Able to perform paint stripping, corrosion removal, cleaning and preparation for any coatings;
- Able to prime and topcoat in accordance with Manufacturer’s specifications and customer requirements;
- Able to prime and topcoat large surfaces;
- Able to prime large surfaces and topcoat small surfaces;
- Maintaining a clean work area, and alerting their Supervisor of any safety concerns;
- Be responsible to their assigned Charge Hand;
- Any other duties assigned.

**Skills**:

- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform extremely detailed work.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand complex drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
- Good planning and organizational skills.

Education/Experience
- Canadian provincial or inter-provincial aircraft and/or automotive painter ticket including CCAA - Aviation Painter, ITAC, or equivalent ticket from another country is considered an asset.
- Experience working in an industrial facility with a safety mindset.

Special Conditions
- Shift work will be required based on shift-bid, seniority and company requirements.
- Work to be performed in noisy and often warm production areas, including working with chemicals — all PPE is required at all times.
- Occasionally required to lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.
As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.
Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.