Vancouver Jobs / Lower Mainland BC

Position: Insulator, Heat and Frost
Company: Aarc-West Mechanical Insulation
Location: Vancouver, BC

Aarc-West Mechanical was founded in November 1994. Over the years Aarc-West has grown from a small, specialized company offering both industrial and commercial insulation into the large, diversified company that is among the leaders in the Mechanical Insulation today.

Insulator, Heat and Frost

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Select type of insulation required
• Instruct apprentices
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Fit insulation around obstructions and between joists and studs
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Supervise other workers
• Brush waterproofing cement or other material over insulating materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Repair
• Commercial
• Installation
• Institutional

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Insulator (heat and frost) Trade Certification

Experience and specialization:

Types of systems

• Steam and condensate process lines
• Plumbing, cold water and drain lines
• Refrigeration
• Ventilation and exhaust
• Hot water system and equipment
• Air conditioning system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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