• Join an inclusive and progressive Trades Union
• Get rewarded with competitive hourly wages ($42.56-$47.67/hr for Journeypersons and $21.28-$29.95/hr starting for 1st-year Apprentices), along with top-tier benefits
• Travel and work for highly sought-after projects across Canada

About Millwright Regional Council - Canada

The Millwright Regional Council - Canada (MRC) is composed of thirteen affiliated Local Unions of the UBC across Canada. We represent thousands of women and men working as progressive cross-trained construction and maintenance professionals with exceptional skills to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair precision machinery.

Our rich history and skilled members are vital in construction and maintenance work for various industries across Canada. Our clients and projects reach far and wide across the nation, representing approximately 10,000+ Red Seal Millwrights and Apprentices. As a leader in the industry providing apprenticeship opportunities across Canada, we pride ourselves on inclusiveness and industry-leading training programs that prepare our valued members to take on some of the most excitingly unique and challenging jobs all over the country. Today, we work in major industries that include hydro, nuclear, pulp and paper, solar power, space exploration, mining, oil & gas, automotive, and much more.

For more information about us, our collective agreements, and various affiliations, please visit: ubcmillwrights.ca/

About the Opportunity

Millwrights Regional Council - Canada is seeking multiple Journeyperson Millwrights and Apprentices to join our team for various projects nationwide throughout Canada. Depending on the jurisdiction you reside in, we will connect you to the closest Local Union Office. You will also have access to the Local Union Hall and Training Centre where you are located, as well as access to the International Training Center (ITC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

As a highly skilled Millwright, you will be proficient in a wide range of duties involving the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery and related devices and systems.

With valuable training and different levels of experience, our Millwrights' varying tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining industrial machinery and equipment
• Installing, aligning, dismantling, and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Operating various machinery including forklifts, telehandlers, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms as needed
• Fabricating of parts for maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings
• Coaching and mentoring Apprentices on valuable skills and daily tasks

About You

To apply as a Journeyperson, you will need a copy of your Journeyperson/Red Seal certification, as well as a valid Driver's License. If you're an Apprentice Millwright looking for a new opportunity or a career change, you will need a valid driver’s license and a grade 12 diploma. 

We strongly believe in investing in training, by providing the right tools for the right candidates to succeed in making this role their own. Our Members' Courses and industry-leading training resources, provide an opportunity for motivated candidates with tenacity, a positive attitude, and a dedication to their craft to join our well-established organization!

Lastly, Millwrights Regional Council, Local Unions have an equal-opportunity organization that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in its recruiting practices. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and underrepresented sectors to apply. Embracing our differences and utilizing the strength of a diverse team drives our success!

About the Benefits

As per our collective agreements, each province has minor variances with our Journeyperson hourly rates. In addition, you receive a percentage for vacation pay and holiday pay, pension contributions, and health and welfare.

Please see the examples of our wage schedules here:

• Manitoba - 1st-year apprentices start at $21.28/hr, Journeyperson at $42.56/hr with the Total Package at $55.90/hr
• Saskatchewan - 1st-year apprentices start at $29.95/hr, Journeyperson at $45.00/hr with the Total Package at $61.47/hr
• Ontario - 1st-year apprentices start at $28.60/hr, Journeyperson at $47.67/hr with the Total Package at $67.52/hr

Other benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• A chance to upgrade skills in our Local Union facility or at our International Training Center in Las Vegas
• An opportunity to travel and work on highly sought-after projects all over Local Jurisdictions and Canada
• Long-term career growth 
• And more! 

Upon joining a UBC Millwright Local Union, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and close-knit team that takes pride in a job well done while having fun along the way. 

If you believe you have the motivation, tenacity, and the right mindset to take on a new role with us, apply now!