Posted 2 months ago
Welder
@ Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Coast Mountain Bus Company is hiring a full-time welder to perform general maintenance welding on transportation vehicle components and to fabricate jigs, fixtures and production parts. The role requires a Welding Certificate of Qualification, a completed apprenticeship, at least 5 years of journeyperson-level experience, and the ability to read blueprints. The work is on-site, 37.5 hours per week, at $53.78 per hour.
Pay:
$53.78 an hour
Responsibilities:
- General maintenance welding on transportation vehicle components
- Arc, gas and shielded arc welding on ferrous and non-ferrous parts
- Fabrication of jigs and fixtures
- Production welding work
Requirements summary:
- Welding Certificate of Qualification and completed apprenticeship
- Minimum 5 years journeyperson-level experience
- Working knowledge of welding on ferrous and non-ferrous castings
- Ability to work from blueprints or engineering drawings
- Fabrication experience required
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Welding Certificate of Qualification |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd
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Full company description
As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates more than 96 per cent of the Metro Vancouver region’s bus service including a fleet of clean-fuel conventional buses and zero-emission trolley buses. In addition to bus service, CMBC provides passenger ferry service on the SeaBus and several support services to the TransLink enterprise including Transit Security (separate from Transit Police), the Customer Information call centre, revenue collection, environmental services, and Bus Operator training, among others. CMBC has almost 6,000 employees, who are spread across six transit centres (bus depots), two SeaBus terminals, and two office locations in New Westminster and one Stadium–Chinatown in Vancouver. CMBC employees are on the frontlines and behind-the-scenes, and many are focused on safety, communications, finance, HR, planning, scheduling, designing, and delivering transit service. CMBC employees proudly connect people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,985
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,648
- Reported office locations
- 287 Nelson's Crt, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 0E7, CA
- 3750 Kitchener Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 3L6, CA
- 7740 - 132nd Street, Surrey, BC V3W 4M9, CA
- 11133 Coppersmith Way, Richmond, BC V7A 5E8, CA
- 9149 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 4N5, CA
- 4111 Boundary Rd, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 1T8, CA
- 2061 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3C 1T2, CA
- 307 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 1A6, CA
- 590 Beatty St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2L3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Coast Mountain Bus Company
- Specialties
- Mass transit
- bus and passenger ferry service
- accessible transit
- Transportation
- public transit
- transit security
- sustainability
- and bus service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates more than 96 per cent of the Metro Vancouver region’s bus service including a fleet of clean-fuel conventional buses and zero-emission trolley buses. In addition to bus service, CMBC provides passenger ferry service on the SeaBus and several support services to the TransLink enterprise including…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Urban Transit Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | Mass transitbus and passenger ferry serviceaccessible transitTransportationpublic transittransit securitysustainabilityand bus service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
| View page |
Marketing Statement
As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.
Responsibilities
General maintenance welding work including arc, gas and shielded arc on components from transportation vehicles.
Fabrication of jigs and fixtures, and production work.
Qualifications
A recognized Welding Certificate of Qualification and completion of an apprenticeship in the trade.
A minimum of 5 years current varied experience at the journeyperson level must be combined with a good working knowledge of welding techniques as applied to ferrous and non-ferrous castings and components.
Must be able to work from blueprints or engineering drawings.
Fabrication experience is required.
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation
Resident
This position works predominately on-site.
Rate of Pay
Wage: $53.78 per hour
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: September 18, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]
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