Careers

NOTE: February 2024 – Due to an increase in large build projects with longterm contracts we are currently hiring in all trades including support staff. We are growing.  Our projects are exciting and innovative.  Join our team!

We are one of the largest recreational marine groups of companies in the Lower Mainland of BC.  We have six companies, and our employees have opportunities for cross-over between the companies. We encourage promotion within the group.

At any given time, we have multiple projects on the go, with more booked well into the future.  We are busy.  We are always looking for key people to fill various positions.  Our jobs are exciting, our company is innovative, and we like to have fun.

Diversity and equality are important in our workplace. We offer competitive wages, employee benefits, and a flex work week with various shift schedules including a night shift.  We support apprenticeship programs and training.
Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Current Openings

Posted 2 months ago

Platinum Marine is currently seeking a highly motivated experienced individual that can apply the knowledge of plumbing systems to a variety of vessels. The successful applicant will have strong work ethic and ensure overall objectives are met safely, effectively, and efficiently. Key responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and install HVAC and plastic plumbing systems in various vessels
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and install drainage systems
  • Comprehension of plumbing system fundamentals and design
  • Always demonstrate safe work practices
  • Must be able to work in tight spaces
  • Must be trustworthy, honest, and punctual
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new procedures
  • Positive attitude, flexible, and a team player

Perks:

  • Flexible (compressed) work week schedule
  • Vacation and sick days
  • Benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Travel and Life
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Free parking

Qualifications:

The candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

  • 2+ years of plumbing experience
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated
  • Marine plumbing experience is considered a strong asset
  • Ability to read drawings

Education/Training:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Journeyman/Red Seal Plumbing certification an asset
  • Apprentices welcome

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: $28.00-$33.00 per hour

Platinum Marine is currently seeking a highly motivated experienced individual that can apply the knowledge of plumbing systems to a variety of vessels. The successful applicant will have strong work ...

Posted 2 months ago

Platinum Marine is currently seeking motivated and reliable individuals, skilled in cabinet making and woodworking, to join our Yacht Joinery team.  The successful applicant will have strong work ethic and ensure overall objectives are met safely, effectively, and efficiently. Key responsibilities are as follows:

Key responsibilities:

  • Building and installing cabinets and millwork
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and lofting.
  • Accuracy and proficiency of hand tools, power tools, and sliding table saw.
  • Install prefabricated/custom parts such as hatches, marine hardware, stainless steel trim, seats, and other parts.
  • Use of epoxies and vinyl ester resins or other adhesives used to bond parts.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices at all times.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and goal-oriented environment and adapt quickly to new procedures.

Perks:

  • Benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Travel and Life
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Free parking
  • Flexible work week schedule

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

  • Cabinet Making/joinery: 2+ years
  • Boat specific experience a strong asset
  • Apprentices welcome
  • Strong working knowledge of the marine industry and woodworking.
  • Efficient with compound angles, bevels, and miter work throughout.
  • Fabrication and installation of teak decking a strong asset.
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be reliable, honest, and punctual.
  • Positive attitude, flexible, team player and respect for others.
  • Candidate must possess their own hand tools.

Education/Training:

  • Red Seal certification (or apprenticeship) or equivalent level experience.
  • First aid, forklift, or other certifications are an asset but not required.

Working Conditions:

Reporting to the Cabinetry Supervisor, the candidate’s time will be primarily spent in the cabinetry shop and on the shop floor. Our workshop is in a covered, heated building. Morning and Afternoon shifts available. Day Flex Shift; Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:15pm. Afternoon Shift (10-hour days, 4 days a week); Monday to Thursday 1:00pm – 11:15pm. Afternoon shift offers $3.00 per hour premium above standard trade wages from the Day shift.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Platinum Marine is currently seeking motivated and reliable individuals, skilled in cabinet making and woodworking, to join our Yacht Joinery team.  The successful applicant will have strong work...

Posted 2 months ago

Platinum Marine is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual that can apply the knowledge of aluminum welding and fabrication to a variety of vessels. The successful applicant will have strong work ethic and ensure overall objectives are met safely, effectively, and efficiently. Key responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities:

  • Working with a small team of shipwrights, welders, and fabricators to construct 40 – 50 ft aluminum hulls Superstructure, and outfitting components
  • Assemble hull structure, and hull plating
  • Build superstructure, hardtop, and mast
  • Supporting the construction of metal outfitting and structural components on new build projects
  • Ex: foundations, railing, masts, etc.
  • Rigging, lifting, and guiding components into position by cranes, mobile equipment, chain falls and by hand

Perks:

  • Flexible (compressed) work week schedule
  • Competitive wages -based on experience and knowledge
  • Benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Travel and Life
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • Free parking

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years welding & fabrication experience
  • Work experience in the marine industry is an asset
  • Knowledge of plate fitting
  • Understanding of plate and profile forming
  • Ability to Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
  • Excellent attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to work with a team and as an individual
  • We are looking for a team player who is solution focused

Note: there will be a practical welding-fabrication portion of the interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$34.00 per hour

Platinum Marine is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual that can apply the knowledge of aluminum welding and fabrication to a variety of vessels. The successful applicant will have strong...

We are looking for a new team member for WrapBoats.ca.  Permanent, Full Time / Part Time.
We vinyl wrap hulls, cabins and interiors for recreational boats, yachts and commercial vessels.

Qualifications:

The candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

  • Experienced in vinyl wrap installation, car wrapping experience is an asset
  • Previous Project management experience is an asset
  • Boating/marine knowledge or experience an asset but not necessary
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and/or independently
  • Must be reliable, honest, punctual, with a positive attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to new procedures
  • Demonstrate safe work practices at all times

Benefits:

  • Flexible (compressed) work week schedule
  • Vacation and sick days
  • Benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Travel and Life
  • Employee Family Assistance Program

We are looking for a new team member for WrapBoats.ca.  Permanent, Full Time / Part Time.We vinyl wrap hulls, cabins and interiors for recreational boats, yachts and commercial vessels. Qualifica...