Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance

Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance

Calgary, Canada

Company
Jardeg
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 hours ago
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Job Description
Position: Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance

Project Type: Maintenance

Project Location:

Shift: Day

Schedule: Stright Thru

Accommodations: Local

Travel Details: $30 OR $40 Per Work Day

GC: Graham

Allied Partner: Quinn Construction Ltd.

Reference Number: 31064

Jardeg Construction is recruiting for a 3rd OR 4th Year Apprentice Steamfitter/Pipefitter to join the esteemed team at CNRL Wolf Lake near Bonnyville, Alberta for a short project from June 15-25.

CNRL Wolf Lake is an In-Situ Thermal site

Preference will be given to local candidates in the Bonnyville/Cold Lake area and LOA be provided to canidates who qualify.

As a welder apprentice, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
• Working knowledge of welding equipment involved with various welding procedures
• Have thorough knowledge of metals, arc electrodes, welding gases and gas welding filter rods
• Use welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, or SAW to weld pressure piping.
• Join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components under supervision
• Able to prepare, fit up and bridge tack weld pipe for SMAW/GTAW process.
• Have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with various welding procedures

Minimum Requirements
• 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder Ticket
• CSTS 2020
• Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive
• Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection
• Energy Safety Canada Confined Space
• CSO
• Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol Test

COME AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY!

At Jardeg, we power the workforce behind Graham and its trusted workforce partners, recruiting skilled trades and construction professionals who help deliver complex projects across Canada. If you’re a tradesperson working in Canada, our reach across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction - as well as maintenance and turnaround projects - means we offer more than just a job. We offer a lifetime of work.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accessibility modifications are available by request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While Jardeg facilitates recruitment, skilled tradespeople are employed by our workforce partners and may be subject to fitness-for-duty requirements to ensure safety on site.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruitment agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for welder jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to the Government of Canada's Job Bank, welders (NOC 72106) earn $23.00 per hour at entry-level, $35.00 median, and up to $47.00 per hour for experienced workers nationally in 2026. Annual median salary is $72,800 based on 40 hours per week. Alberta and Saskatchewan offer highest medians at $39.50 per hour.
Q What work permit options exist for foreign welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Foreign welders qualify for Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades under NOC 72106 (TEER 2), needing 24 months full-time experience in last 5 years and CLB 5 in English/French. Employers can apply for LMIA-exempt Global Talent Stream work permits processing in 2 weeks for skilled trades. Provincial Nominee Programs in BC and Alberta target welders with job offers.
Q What education and experience are required for welder positions in Canada?
Secondary school diploma is required, followed by a 3-year apprenticeship with 5,400 hours of on-the-job training and 360 hours classroom instruction. At least 1 year experience or trade qualification is needed for journeyperson status. Pre-employment welding tests are common in manufacturing.
Q What documents are needed to apply for welder apprenticeships in Canada?
Submit high school diploma, valid driver's license, WHMIS safety certificate, resume, and proof of CWB welding tickets if held. For sponsored applications, include passport, police certificate, and medical exam results. Apprentices register with provincial bodies like SkilledTradesBC within 30 days of starting.
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