Apprentice Service Technician

**Vacancy Title: Apprentice Service Technician**

**Vacancy Location: Vancouver, Delta**

**Engagement Type: Full-Time, Temporary**

**Your Company**

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

**Your New Role**

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Apprentice Technicians. In this role, you will support qualified technicians in installing, commissioning, maintaining, testing, repairing, or refitting Survitec safety equipment.

**What You Can Expect from the Role**

**Key Responsibilities and accountabilities**:

- Assist qualified Technicians in installing, commissioning, maintaining, testing, repairing, or refitting Survitec safety equipment.
- Learn and practice discrete steps within the core servicing process under supervision.
- Collaborate with experienced technicians to perform more complex tasks.
- Support process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist specialists in setting up and testing new products or processes.
- Conduct preventive maintenance inspections under supervision.
- Develop skills to identify and diagnose equipment and systems for emergency repairs.
- Adhere to Survitec policies, procedures, and regulatory codes.
- Promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and wellbeing.
- Participate in assessment and development planning activities.
- Develop competence in multiple product lines.

**The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have**

**Essential Criteria**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of related experience enabling you to work unsupervised
- Strong accountability and commitment to meeting commitments.
- Excellent customer relationship-building skills.
- Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Problem-solving abilities in complex situations.
- Timely decision-making skills.
- Effective time management and prioritization.
- Consistent track record of achieving results.
- Knowledge of efficient processes and continuous improvement.
- A strong commitment to safety culture.

**Why You Should Work for Us**
- Health and Dental benefits
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Short Term and Long-Term disability
- Life Insurance, Optional life insurance
- Vacation time based on years of service

**How to Apply**

**Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.**

**At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Delta, BC V3M 6V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person