Job Description

Apprentice Millwright

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(Temporary, Full-Time) - 1732

Close Date:

August 29, 2025



At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.



We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada's Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!



Let's make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a temporary, full-time Apprentice Millwright with the City of Kamloops! The successful candidate performs highly skilled mechanical maintenance work. Work involves the installation, maintenance and repair of City water and wastewater pumps and drives, water chlorinators, reservoir pumps, control valves, water and sewer plant equipment and building mechanical.



Your contribution to our mission is recognized through an excellent compensation package that includes a best-in-class pension plan along with incredible perks that directly impact your wallet. Stay healthy with our free gyms, subsidized recreation programs, and employee wellbeing benefits.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.

Completion of minimum four years of schooling toward Interprovincial Red Seal in Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).

Previous welding experience.

Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.

Minimum 3300 hours working on equipment installation and maintenance as an Apprentice Millwright.



For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.



For further information on the Millwright position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and review the attached Letter of Understanding for the Apprenticeship conditions. The successful applicant will receive 95% of Pay Grade 14TQ (outside), $45.342 per hour to start. After successful completion of their Apprenticeship and receipt of their Red Seal Certification the incumbent will move to Pay Grade 14TQ (outside) $47.729 per hour.



Our preference is to hire a fully qualified Millwright. However, if there are no candidates deemed fully qualified, candidates for the Apprentice Millwright (Temporary, Full-Time) 1732 posting will be considered.



This is a temporary position for approximately one year or return of incumbent.

Hourly Rate

$45.342

Hours & Days of Work

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hours per Week

40



Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.



External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website at

www.kamloops.ca/city-hall/career-opportunities

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma


Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year