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Build your career at Metro Vancouver

Join a workplace that offers career advancement, work-life balance, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Our trades positions focus on the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure that keeps our region running. Work at one of our Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Operations Centers, Garage, or in the field at a variety of different sites doing complex work that supports public well-being.


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Explore our Trades ​and Technical career opportunities

We actively hire throughout the year for various positions at different sites located in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, West Vancouver, and more. These positions may require a varying amount of experience and Trades Qualifications for the role.

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  • Apprenticeships (Millwright, Electrical, Instrument Mechani​c, Carpenter, Welder, Garage Mechanic)
  • Blacksmith/Metal Fabricator
  • Carpenter
  • Construction Worker
  • Instrument Mechanic
  • Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)
  • Maintenance Technologists/Planners
  • Pipefitter
  • Surveyor/Civil Works Inspector/Welding Inspector
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  • Construction Coordinator / Technologist
  • ​​​​Electrician
  • Equipment Operator
  • Draftsperson
  • Garage Mechanic
  • Utility Systems Operator (Water/Wastewater)
  • Utility Systems Controller
  • Water Treatment Operator
  • Wastewater Treatment Operator
  • Welder
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Apprenticeship training program

Build your future. Apprenticeship today, career tomorrow.

Our apprenticeship program is a valuable learning experience for individuals who are interested in starting their career in trades. The program provides the opportunity to train and develop skilled tradespeople on Metro Vancouver’s infrastructure, processes and practices. Participants undergo a rotation of on-the-job training at Metro Vancouver and technical education at a certified trades institution.

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