Calendar

Feb
12
Fri
BREAK BULK LABOUR PROGRAM – NO CLOSING DATE
Feb 12 @ 8:00 am – Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm

TRAINING IS ONGOING – THERE IS NO CLOSING DATE

  • This is Safety Training for people who want to work down below on steel.
  • Steel Agreement Structure will be replaced with this Training
  • Open to “C” Board and below for sign up.
  • All workers that have WDL Training and are currently on “A” or “B” Board, or Union Members will be grandfathered.
  • This is a 2 part training program.

PLEASE CALL THE UNION OFFICE TO SIGN UP – 604.254.7131

Antonio Pantusa

Vice President

 

Apr
23
Fri
TRAINING BOMBARDIER – closing May 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm (APPLY OVER THE PHONE)
Apr 23 @ 8:00 am – May 6 @ 3:00 pm

BOMBARDIER TRAINING

  • Must be bulldozer rated or on the Wheat Bard

Please click below to view training bulletin

Training – Bombardier – closing May 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

 

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131

Apr
30
Fri
TRAINING TOPSIDE – closing EXTENDED to May 20, 2021 @ 3:00 pm (APPLY OVER THE PHONE)
Apr 30 @ 8:00 am – May 20 @ 3:00 pm

TOPSIDE TRAINING

  • Must be bulldozer rated or on the Wheat Bard

Please click below to view training bulletin

Training – Topside – closing May 13, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

 

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131

Jun
18
Fri
TRAINING TOPSIDE – closing to July 8, 2021 @ 3:00 pm (APPLY OVER THE PHONE)
Jun 18 @ 8:00 am – Jul 8 @ 3:00 pm

TOPSIDE TRAINING

  • Open to all Union Members & A Board Casuals

Please click below to view training bulletin

Training – Topside – closing July 8, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

 

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131

Training – Dock Gantry – closing July 8, 2021 @ 3:00 pm (phone in to apply)
Jun 18 @ 8:15 am – Jul 8 @ 3:15 pm

Please click below to view training bulletin

Training – Dock Gantry – closing July 8, 2021 @ 3:00 PM

* Open to all Topside and/or RTG Rated Union Members ONLY
(preference to Topside)

If you wish to apply, please call in and advise the office staff 604-254-7131

 

Sep
17
Fri
TRAINING BUNNY BUS – closing October 1, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Sep 17 @ 8:00 am – Oct 1 @ 3:00 pm

24 PASSENGER BUNNY BUS TRAINING

  • Must be lift truck rated
  • Must have valid Driver’s License

Please click below to view training bulletin

Training – Bunny Bus – closing October 1, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

Oct
1
Fri
Apprenticeships for HD, Millwright, Electrician open until October 21, 2021, 5 PM
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm

Applications Close – Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:00PM

There are apprenticeship applications available for the following trades:

  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
    • (only applicants meeting ITA pre-requisites for HD Equip Tech will be considered (see attached for more info)
  • Millwright
  • Electrician

Applications can be picked up at Despatch or at Local 500 office.  Submit applications in person at the ILWU Local 500 office in the locked drop box.

For more information contact:

Stephanie Mihaly, BCMEA – 604.694.2317 / smihaly@bcmea.com
Antonio Pantusa, ILWU Local 500 Trades Apprenticeship Committee – 604.254.7131
Jerry Yamamoto, ILWU Local 500 Trades Apprenticeship Committee – 604.254.7131

 

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Oct
15
Fri
TRAINING SURF CAPABLE LIFT TRUCK DRIVER – closing October 28, 2021 @ 3:00 PM
Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm
Nov
26
Fri
2022 Annual Training closing Thursday, December 30, 2021 @ 3:00 PM
Nov 26 @ 8:00 am – Dec 30 @ 3:00 pm

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2022 is now open.

You can apply at the Local 500 office until Thursday, December 30, 2021, 3:00 pm (drop your application into the bin).  Do not fold the application.

Please click below to view the training options that are open and to view a sample application form:

2022 Annual Training Posting – Closing Dec 30/21 3PM

If you wish to print off the application at home and then drop it off at the office, click on the link below (do not fold the application)

2022 Annual Training Application Form

Jan
28
Fri
TRAINING FIBRECO BULK OPERATOR – B BOARD ONLY – closing February 10, 2022 @ 3:00 PM
Jan 28 @ 8:00 am – Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm