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Production Operators (Training & Job Opportunity)
Job Number # 
33982
Employer 
IGV Housing
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Oct 19, 2026
Apply By 
Nov 02, 2026
Start Date 
January/February 2027
Schedule 
Full Time
Permanent
Hours 
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Wage 
$25 per hour
NOC Code 
9533
Source 
Employer
Details 

Looking for an Exciting New Career in Port Alberni? Kickstart your career in Green Construction & Manufacturing with the potential to join IGV Housing!

Interested in learning new skills and becoming part of an exciting and growing industry? IGV Housing is looking for future Production Operators to join our manufacturing team in Port Alberni in early 2027!

IGV Housing innovates construction through advanced manufacturing and intelligent design. By combining the best of modern methods of construction into one integrated system, we deliver homes faster, with greater quality, reduced waste and increased certainty. When homes are easier to build, they're more affordable to deliver at scale.

And you could be part of this exciting future of homebuilding!

Your Opportunity Starts with Training

The Green Building Foundations & Manufacturing training program, delivered by North Island College (NIC), is taking place November 16 – December 18, 2026

This practical training program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to work in the construction and manufacturing industries, with a focus on workplace safety, construction tools and equipment, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

What Will You Learn?

The program covers essential construction and manufacturing skills, including:

  • Safe use of construction tools and equipment
  • General construction and manufacturing practices
  • Hazardous materials handling and workplace safety
  • Waste reduction and environmentally responsible building practices

Workplace Safety Training & Certifications

Participants will also receive training in important workplace safety areas, including:

  • Hazard Identification & Control
  • Ladder & Scaffold Safety
  • Rigging and Crane Safety
  • Respiratory Protection & PPE
  • Combustible Dust Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • New & Young Workers Occupational Health & Safety
  • Forklift Operation
  • Fall Protection
  • Respirator Fit Testing
  • Occupational First Aid – Level 1

How Does This Lead to Employment?

IGV Housing will be interviewing interested candidates and prioritizing suitable applicants for consideration for a place in the training program.

Successfully complete the training and you'll be prioritized for consideration in IGV Housing's early 2027 recruitment intake, with the opportunity to launch an exciting new career as a full-time Production Operator at our Port Alberni manufacturing facility.

Training and Potential Employment Details

  • Location: Port Alberni, BC
  • Training dates: November 16 – December 18, 2026
  • Training provider: North Island College (NIC)
  • Potential employment start: January / February 2027
  • Position: Production Operator – Full-time, Permanent
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Starting wage: $25 per hour

What Could Your Future Role Look Like?

As a Production Operator, you'll be part of a hands-on team manufacturing components for modern, energy-efficient homes. You'll work with tools and equipment, assemble building components, follow quality and safety standards, and contribute to an innovative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications 

We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people who:

  • Enjoy practical, hands-on work and are comfortable using power tools
  • Are eager to learn new skills
  • Take pride in doing quality work
  • Value teamwork and workplace safety
  • Want to build a long-term career in a growing industry

No formal qualifications are required. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most.

How to Apply 

Ready to Build Your Future? Apply by November 2, 2026.

Send your resume to careers@igvhousing.com and let us know you're interested in the Green Building Foundations & Manufacturing training program.

IGV Housing will interview applicants and prioritize suitable candidates for consideration for training places. Training places are limited and subject to selection by the training provider. Successful completion of the program may lead to an employment opportunity with IGV Housing, subject to available positions and the recruitment process. Neither training placement nor employment is guaranteed.

Apply early and take the first step towards a new career!

IGV Housing - Making homes easier to build and possible to own.