B Pressure Welder (Sub Arc Exp)
Company
National Construction Council
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
About National Construction Council.
A national, all-employee, multi trade union with an affiliated membership of 75,000 skilled tradespeople across Canada.
What we Value.
Partnership and collaboration. The National Construction Council works with contractors and owners to solve challenges together as business partners.
Why Join NCC?
• Nationwide job opportunities with coast-to-coast mobility
• Competitive health, welfare, and pension benefits
• Real-time job matching based on your skills and location
• Ongoing training, certification, and career development
• Supportive job sites with NCC representatives and stewards
Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or a long-term career path, NCC provides the tools, support, and network to help you succeed.
Job Title: B Pressure Welder W/Sub Arc Experience - EDMONTON
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Rotation: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8+ hours daily
Key Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects
• Cut, drill, punch, bend, roll, or press steel using metalworking machines and cutting torches
• Assemble metal sections and plates into units and sub-units
• Fasten components using mechanical methods or tack welding in preparation for final welds
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials safely and efficiently
• Perform welding using MCAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes
• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a safe work environmen
Requirements:
• B Pressure Ticket
• Sub Arc Experience , required
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Preference to those who have structural steel experience
What We Offer:
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension package
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $47.38 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care
Experience:
• Sub Arc: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Joruneyman Welder (preferred)
• B Pressure (preferred)
Work Location: In person
A national, all-employee, multi trade union with an affiliated membership of 75,000 skilled tradespeople across Canada.
What we Value.
Partnership and collaboration. The National Construction Council works with contractors and owners to solve challenges together as business partners.
Why Join NCC?
• Nationwide job opportunities with coast-to-coast mobility
• Competitive health, welfare, and pension benefits
• Real-time job matching based on your skills and location
• Ongoing training, certification, and career development
• Supportive job sites with NCC representatives and stewards
Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or a long-term career path, NCC provides the tools, support, and network to help you succeed.
Job Title: B Pressure Welder W/Sub Arc Experience - EDMONTON
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Rotation: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8+ hours daily
Key Responsibilities:
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Lay out, fit, and assemble structural steel components for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects
• Cut, drill, punch, bend, roll, or press steel using metalworking machines and cutting torches
• Assemble metal sections and plates into units and sub-units
• Fasten components using mechanical methods or tack welding in preparation for final welds
• Operate overhead cranes to move materials safely and efficiently
• Perform welding using MCAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes
• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a safe work environmen
Requirements:
• B Pressure Ticket
• Sub Arc Experience , required
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals, and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Preference to those who have structural steel experience
What We Offer:
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension package
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $47.38 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care
Experience:
• Sub Arc: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Joruneyman Welder (preferred)
• B Pressure (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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According to Employment and Social Development Canada, the median hourly wage for plumbers in Canada is CAD 36.50 as of January 2026, with entry-level rates starting at CAD 28.75 per hour in most provinces. Overtime applies after 44 hours per week at 1.5 times the regular rate in Ontario and similar rules in other provinces. These figures exclude union premiums which can add CAD 5-8 per hour.
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