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
BOMBARDIER TRAINING
- Must be bulldozer rated or on the Wheat Bard
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Training – Bombardier – closing May 6, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131
TOPSIDE TRAINING
- Must be bulldozer rated or on the Wheat Bard
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Training – Topside – closing May 13, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131
TOPSIDE TRAINING
- Open to all Union Members & A Board Casuals
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Training – Topside – closing July 8, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO APPLY – 604.254.7131
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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
24 PASSENGER BUNNY BUS TRAINING
- Must be lift truck rated
- Must have valid Driver’s License
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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
Attachments
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Training – Surf Capable-Lift Truck – closing October 28, 2021 @ 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.
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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)
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Training – Bulk Operator Fibreco – B Board Only – closing February 10, 2022 @ 3:00 pm