NON-MEMBER JOURNEYPERSON DISPATCH PROCESS 

 

January 2010

Welcome! There are still opportunities for skilled industrial tradesmen on New Construction, Maintenance and Shutdowns especially for Spring 2010 in Alberta. If you’re looking at working through our organization you need to follow the steps below:

All jobs in Alberta require Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) and most jobs require Pre-access Drug & Alcohol testing. Both can be done at various locations across Canada.

“To Get a Job”

Priority is given to tradesmen that report in person to dispatch @ 1:00 pm

 In Person

  • Sign onto the Non-Member “Yellow Binder” Out of Work list in your proper classification. You will need to sign in after every job and at the beginning of each month as this list is deleted at the end of each month.
  • Check for work on our web page via “Listen to callout” or “View Callout” or by calling 780-414-6860
  • The job callout is updated nightly at 5:00 PM and is designed for a service to our Members. Please note that Union Members are dispatched first and this process does not guarantee you immediate employment. Any jobs unfilled by the Members are then dispatched out to the Non-Members often the same day.
  • After completing dispatch with the members the dispatcher normally updates the online callout later part of the morning to indicate which jobs will be available for the 1:00 PM dispatch that same day.
  • It is important for you to note the time the “Job Posting” was updated.(i.e.:   Current Open Jobs Posted at: 2009 02 18 11:00)
  • Show up at dispatch at 12:45 with photo ID and Trade tickets. You can check out the dispatch bulletin board for available jobs. The dispatcher will start the Non-Member callout at 1:00 PM.
  • Upon being dispatched you will be informed about any further tests or training that the site requires. Most sites require a Pre-Access Drug & Alcohol test. You will also be required to pay a Permit fee of approx $45.00

 What if I Can’t Report in Person?

 

Please refrain from calling and questioning our clerical staff or dispatch department as the volume of calls are too numerous to efficiently handle .

  • Register on line by (clicking here). This is where you will fill out an online application, view job postings and even bid on jobs online. This online process is linked with our Canadian International giving you the possibility of working anywhere across Canada with our affiliated Locals.
  • If you have bid on work and have the proper qualifications you will be contacted by phone.

We hope this is a little more informative and helpful in potentially obtaining work with us, Local 146 and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.

*Priority will be given to those who are in Edmonton and present themselves at dispatch for callout in the afternoon
 
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