welder
Company
Toronto Truck Tires
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Job Bank
Job Description
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Various locations. Tasks: Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment. Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes. Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Determine weldability of materials. Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Support for persons with disabilities: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities . Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans . Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees. Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for licensed plumbers in Canada as of 2026?
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.
What work permit is required for foreign plumbers to work legally in Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires foreign plumbers to obtain a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment from Service Canada dated no older than 6 months. Applicants must also hold a valid Red Seal endorsement or provincial certificate and apply through the IRCC portal before arrival. Processing takes 8-12 weeks as of 2026.
What certification is needed to qualify as a plumber in Canada in 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada states that plumbers must complete a 4-5 year apprenticeship program with 7200 hours of on-the-job training plus 720 hours of technical training, followed by the Red Seal exam. Provincial trade certification from bodies like Skilled Trades Ontario is mandatory before independent work. No experience exemptions apply after 2025 regulatory updates.
Which documents are required when applying for plumber jobs through the federal Job Bank in 2026?
Service Canada requires a valid Social Insurance Number, Red Seal certificate or provincial licence, and a completed Job Bank profile with proof of Canadian work experience or apprenticeship records. Foreign applicants must upload their work permit approval and language test results showing CLB level 7 or higher. Applications without these documents are rejected within 5 business days.
