If you would like to register for work with the ILWU Local 400 Marine Section. Please follow the steps listed below.
- Gather all marine related documents issued to you either by Transport Canada or your nautical school. If you are unsure of what is exactly required to register, look under the jobs link and go to certification requirements and find the applicable section. Do not attempt to register until you have all of your documents/certifications together, partial applications will not be accepted or processed. If you have acquired new certifications after registering, you must re submit the entire application package after informing the TREASURER of this.
- Come to our office in person to register with the Secretary Treasurer (Ziggy Mangat) – or call and make alternate arrangements by speaking with the Treasurer. Bring all documents with you Call the office to ensure the Secretary Treasurer is in the office, before coming on the day of your appointment. Upon arrival in the parking lot, please knock on the ILWU 400 window or call the office and someone will let you into the building.
- Your information will not be kept on file for longer than 6 months, this means you need to register for work twice a year. It is recommended that you call in and touch base with the treasurer monthly to ensure that your file stays active, if you do not wish to re-register.
- If the Treasurer is unable to reach you your name maybe removed from the dispatch list. (Be sure to make sure you have provided a correct phone number and to keep it updated with the dispatcher).
- If you are looking to register for HaiSea Marine and are a member of the following Indigenous nations (Haisla, Gitxaala or Gitga’at), please mention this in your registration application/email. If you are indigenous but not part of the above nations, please feel free to either mention your indigenous status or not. If you are not indigenous, please follow instructions from 1-4.