Calendar

Dec 25 all-day
The Local 500 office is closed on all statutory holidays.
Dec 26 all-day
The Local 500 office is closed on all statutory holidays.
Dec 27 all-day
As Christmas Day, December 25, 2016, falls on a Sunday this year, and Boxing Day, December 26, 2016, falls on a Monday, the Local 500 office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 26 & 27, 2016 in recognition … Continue reading
Jan 1 all-day
The Local 500 office is closed on all statutory holidays.
Jan 2 all-day
As New Year’s Day (Jan 1) falls on Sunday this year, the stat moves to Monday, January 2, 2017 (as per the Collective Agreement). The Local 500 Office will be closed on January 2, 2017.
Jan 13 @ 8:00 am – Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY            Must hold the rating and have significant hours doing the job. Must hold the rating and be able to train at all applicable sites, including the Waterfront Training Centre. Must complete a 2-day BCMEA/Vancouver Community … Continue reading
Jan 13 @ 8:00 am – Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY           Primarily to train fall protection safety to maintenance personnel. Certified tradespeople preferred. Must be able to deliver effective classroom and on the job training. Must be willing to take 2-day Train the Trainer Program put … Continue reading
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – Feb 9 @ 5:00 pm
(Trainer job is only for the duration of N4 upgrade) OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY            Must be a fully qualified Head Checker. Must be experienced with Centerm operations. Muse deliver training both on the job and in the classroom. Click … Continue reading
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am – Feb 9 @ 5:00 pm
Please note that the successful Category Increase candidates cannot be placed on their new boards prior to Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 8:00 am.  After that time, you can visit the Despatch Hall and ask the staff there to help … Continue reading
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am – Feb 16 @ 5:00 pm
TRAINER – Bombcart Trainer closing Thursday, February 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am – Feb 16 @ 5:00 pm
TRAINER – Heavy Lift Truck Trainer closing Thursday, February 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 3 @ 8:00 am – Feb 16 @ 5:00 pm
TRAINER – Lift Truck Trainer closing Thursday, February 16, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 10 @ 8:00 am – Feb 23 @ 5:00 pm
Squamish Checker Trainer closing Thrusday, February 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 13 all-day
As the office staff is provincially regulated the Local 500 administration office is closed on BC Family Day.s. Family Day is not a recognized statutory holiday in the BCMEA/ILWU Collective Agreement.  It is a regular working day for Longshore workers … Continue reading
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 5:00 pm
Category Increase – Squamish A Board – Closing Thursday, March 2 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 5:00 pm
Category Increase – Squamish A Board – Closing Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
Click below to view the posting TRAINER – RTG Trainer Closing Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
Click below to view the posting TRAINER – Squamish Checker Trainer Closing Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
Click below to view the posting TRAINER – Squamish Labour Safety Program Trainer Closing Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
Click below to view the posting TRAINER – Squamish Labour Safety Program Trainer Closing Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 5:00 pm
TRAINER – Squamish Lift Truck Trainer Closing Thursday, March 23, 2017 @ 5:00 pm  
Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm
Head Checker Trainer posting closing March 30, 2017 @ 5:00 pm OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY       Must hold the rating and have significiant hours doing the job. Must hold the rating and be able to train at both sites. Must … Continue reading
Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm
Category Increase Closing Thursday, March 30, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – Apr 13 @ 3:00 pm
TRAINER – Squamish Labour Log – closing Thursday, April 13, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – May 4 @ 3:00 pm
TRAINER – Switching – closing Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – May 4 @ 3:00 pm
Category Increase Closing Thursday, May 4, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
May 12 @ 8:00 am – May 25 @ 3:00 pm
TRAINER – Coastwise- closing Thursday, May 25, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
May 12 @ 8:00 am – May 25 @ 3:00 pm
TRAINER – Dock Checker- closing Thursday, May 25, 2017 @ 3:00 pm