Welcome on board! We’re delighted that you are joining us.  You are joining one of the most progressive Unions in the world as part of the ILWU

You have been directed to this site to use as a resource as well as for booking your recruitment package pick up and your lashing training.

It is important to note that you must be on time for every step in this process in order to complete the recruitment.

Keep referring back to this website as we will be adding more information as we receive it.

Here are PDF copies of the documents that were in your Recruitment Package:

Recruitment Process Info Sheet (NW) - COVID

Recruitment Audio Testing Info 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are the times for Waterfront Basics and Lashing / Ladder Testing?

A: 8 AM - 430 PM. They are at Waterfront Training Centre at Mitchell Island.

Q: What do I need for my lashing practice?

A: Lashing practice is a 1 hour session, and you need to bring your Medical and Audio forms, as well as your Liability Waiver, along with CSA approved steel toed boots and 2 pieces of ID.

Q: Is lashing practice / Waterfront basics and testing paid days?

A: No they are not. Your 8 days of skills training are your paid days.

Q: What happens if I need more lashing practice?

A: Finish your first lashing practice session. If you need more practice after, we will schedule another date with you then. If you sign up for more than one session, you will be removed from all of them.

Q: What are Waterfront basics?

A: Waterfront basics is two days of classwork on information pertaining to the longshore industry. You will go over many different topics, such as the different types of work / machinery, WHMIS, etc. The last day will include an open book test that you must past in order to proceed with your recruitment.

Waterfront Training Centre

ILWU Local 502 Union Hall

Deltaport

DP World Fraser Surrey