Posted 4 months ago
Millwright
@ Davie
Lévis, QC · Donnacona, QC · Sainte-Marie, QC · Québec, QC · Montmagny, QC
Overview
Davie, Canada's largest shipyard, is hiring a full-time millwright to install, assemble, adjust and fasten piping, HVAC, marine mechanics and metal cabinetry on ships. The role includes pressure tests, forklift or truck operation and commissioning systems aboard vessels. Pay is $34.64/hour for the first 1,000 hours then $38.49/hour, with rotating day, evening and weekend shifts and a security clearance requirement.
Pay:
$34.64–$38.49 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, assemble and adjust piping, HVAC and marine mechanical components
- Read plans and work orders
- Perform pressure tests and adjust mechanical equipment
- Operate forklifts or trucks
- Take part in commissioning systems aboard ships
Requirements summary:
- DEP in Heavy Machinery, Marine Mechanics or Plumbing-Heating (pipefitting)
- Federal security clearance: five years of continuous residence in Canada
- Availability for all shifts
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | DEP in Heavy Machinery, DEP in Marine Mechanics, DEP in Plumbing-Heating |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Heavy Machinery, Marine Mechanics, Plumbing-Heating |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Davie
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 89 |
Are you meticulous, curious, and passionate about heavy machinery? At Davie, you will participate in assembling strategic components that power the country’s largest ships. As millwright, you will be responsible for installing, assembling, adjusting, and fastening mechanical components related to piping, ventilation, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), marine mechanics, and metal cabinetry systems. You will read plans and work orders, handle workshop assembly, perform pressure tests, adjust mechanical equipment, operate forklifts or trucks, and actively participate in the commissioning of systems aboard ships.
Compensation:
- $34.64/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $38.49/hour.
- Overtime paid at double time.
Work Schedule
- Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day
- Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium
- Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium
- Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.
You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits :
- Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
- Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
- Paid holidays during site closure
- Retirement plan
- Positive work environment supported by the employer
- Free on-site parking
At Davie, we know that moving is a big change. To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.
Requirements
DEP in Heavy Machinery, Marine Mechanics, or Plumbing-Heating (pipefitting)
Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months)
Davie looks forward to meeting you.
Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental!
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