Welder jobs are in high demand in Canada, and there are numerous opportunities available for skilled welders. Some of the industries that employ welders in Canada include manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and oil and gas.
To work as a welder in Canada, you typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a welding certification program. The certification requirements vary by province, but they generally involve passing a practical welding exam.
Some of the popular welding certification programs in Canada include the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification program and the Red Seal Welder program. These programs offer training and certification for a variety of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
In terms of job outlook, the demand for welders is expected to remain strong in Canada, especially in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The average salary for a welder in Canada is around $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience and location.
Job Duties:
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding maintenance process specifications of on-site machineries
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using different processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting and brazing and soldering equipment, as needed
• Use metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines in repairing worn parts of machinery
• Perform other welding procedures to ensure machinery operates accordingly
• Schedule and perform weekly maintenance procedures
• Ensure all machinery operates properly before handing it over to the responsible department
• Ability to work with different equipment and machinery (Gas welding, soldering, arc, etc.)
• Perform different welding techniques, as necessary (SMAW, GMAW, etc.)
Requirements
• High-school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of proven experience in maintenance welding
• Excellent experience and knowledge of industrial machinery maintenance
• Knowledge of food production and manufacturing industry would be a good asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including on cold production floors
• Good English language skills
Benefits
– Support with getting a Permanent Residency in Canada after 1 – 2 years of work will be provided.
• This is a full-time, permanent position with at least 40 hours of work per week
• Hourly rate of $23.50, overtime rate applies after 44 hours of work per week
• Medical, Dental, and Disability benefits
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Long term benefits
- Other benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by the employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Do you have education in this field of employment?