Shipbuilder

Job Description

As a Shipbuilder, you’ll support the trades teams and keep the yard moving by reading and interpreting drawings and work orders; assisting with painting, installing insulation, pre-cutting cabling, and driving trucks; performing metal finishing such as grinding and making, cleaning, and polishing bevels; maintaining housekeeping standards in tanks, vessel interiors, shops, trailers, and washrooms while handling waste; and managing the handling and movement of materials (cement, sand, snow, grass, water, and more). You will also ensure quality control by reporting any non-conformities, set up and maintain tools and equipment, operate forklifts and other mobile equipment, and carry out any other related duties assigned by your supervisor, in full compliance with our quality standards.

Compensation

• $30.53/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then $33.74/hour.
• Overtime paid at double time.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day
• Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium
• Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium
  
  

You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
• Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
• Paid holidays during site closure
• Retirement plan
• Positive work environment supported by the employer
• Free on-site parking
  
  

At Davie, we know that moving is a big change. To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.

Requirements

To maintain the quality of our operations, you must have one of the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, OR
• ASP card for labourers OR
• DEP in a related field OR
• Experience in an industrial environment (asset).
• Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).
  
  

Davie looks forward to meeting you.

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!