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Marine Trades on the Rise
GA Checkpoint and Boating BC Association were invited to attend SD42 (Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows) Trades Showcase on January 18 at Thomas Haney School. This event was attended by close to 400 students and parents. It showcased local businesses in the trades as well as post-secondary trades schools. There was a great deal of interest in the various trades represented at the forum. Brendan Keys (GA Checkpoint) and Bruce Hayne (Boating BC) were invited to join on the discussion panel and spoke about their experiences in the industry and as well as the need for skilled trades personnel in the marine industry. GA Checkpoint exhibited a Yamaha dirt bike and an inflatable boat which garnered a lot of attention.
Recently, Skilled Trades BC (formally ITA) announced that the Marine Mechanical Technician program will now be a “Foundation Program” meaning that students no longer have to have a business sponsor to get into the program. This means that youth can now apply directly for admittance in the MMT program being offered at BCIT and Vancouver Island University.
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There is a huge demand for skilled labour in the recreational boating and Power Sport sectors. These are wellpaying positions which can lead to many different career opportunities throughout the industry. As technology advances quickly, formal training is a must. To find out more about these and other opportunities, check out: boatingbc.ca/cpages/careers-inboating.
British Columbia
ANCHOR MARINE
Victoria, BC 250-386-8375
COMAR ELECTRIC SERVICES LTD Port Coquitlam, BC 604-941-7646
ELMAR MARINE ELECTRONICS
North Vancouver, BC 604-986-5582
GLOBAL MARINE EQUIPMENT Richmond, BC 604-718-2722
MACKAY MARINE
Burnaby, BC 604-435-1455
PRIME YACHT SYSTEMS INC
Victoria, BC 250-896-2971
RADIO HOLLAND
Vancouver, BC 604-293-2900
REEDEL MARINE SERVICES
Parksville, BC 250-248-2555
ROTON INDUSTRIES
Vancouver, BC 604-688-2325
SEACOAST MARINE ELECTRONICS LTD
Vancouver, BC 604-323-0623
SEACOM MARINE LTD Campbell River, BC 250-286-3717
STRYKER ELECTRONICS
Port Hardy, BC 250-949-8022
WESTERN MARINE CO
Vancouver, BC 604-253-3322
ZULU ELECTRIC Richmond, BC 604-285-5466
