Welder Helper

Welder Helper


Company
Advantec Global Systems
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18–$24 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
Through a winning combination of persistence, innovation, and quality, Advanced Flow Systems has established itself as an industry leader in welding pipe and pressure vessels, including helical coils for boilers and heaters. Our combination of experience and equipment offers you, the customer, a wide range of solutions and capacities in welding, bending and painting. Whatever your need, whether large projects or small components, we manufacture products to your specifications. At Advanced Flow Systems, the job is not complete until we achieve your requirements.

Advanced Flow Systems is looking for a Welder Helper to join our team in Calgary, AB.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Growth Opportunities: We’re expanding—and you can grow with us.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting wage range of $18–$24 CAD per hour, based on experience and skillset. Regular reviews thereafter ensure your growth is recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Fully paid for by the company
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP, and Long-Term Disability
• RRSP Matching Program
• Inclusive Culture: Your voice matters here. We value collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team whose work reaches across oceans and borders.
• Visit us at http://www.advantecindustrial.com to learn more.

The Role:

The Welder Helper position will help Pipe Welders and Pipe Fitters with day-to-day tasks. Job duties will include but not be limited to, grinding, material handling, house keeping, material cutting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Pick and layout parts for welders and fitters
• Ensure materials are prepped for fitters and welders
• Set up Pipe Spools for Welders in positioners or stands
• Perform tasks involving physical labour and assist skilled labourers (e.g. welders and fitters)
• Ensure all health and safety policies are followed
• Maintains clean work areas, which includes (but is not limited to); Sweeping up debris, picking up garbage, moving materials, rolling up cords, hoses, etc
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks

What You Bring:
• High school education or GED equivalent
• C Level Welding Ticket
• Experience working with power tools or other industrial tools
• Able to follow directions and work well with others
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent communication skills being able to effectively communicate and problem solve with supervisors and team members

Thank you for your interest in Advanced Flow Systems. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Canada as of 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada sets the federal minimum wage at $18.75 per hour effective January 1 2026, though provincial rates for welders range from $20.50 in Nova Scotia to $23.00 in British Columbia. Unionized welders under Red Seal certification earn an average of $35.75 per hour with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours weekly.
Q What work permit is required for international welders applying to jobs in Canada in 2026?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment issued after March 2026, valid for up to three years for Red Seal trades. Applicants must also hold a valid passport and proof of $15,000 CAD in settlement funds for the principal applicant.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada in 2026?
Employment and Social Development Canada requires completion of a 3-year apprenticeship program or equivalent 5,400 hours of on-the-job training plus technical training for Red Seal endorsement. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70 percent score.
Q What documents are required when applying for welder positions through the Canadian government portal in 2026?
Applicants must submit a Red Seal certificate, valid trade qualification from a recognized provincial authority, and a Canadian resume formatted to the National Occupational Classification code 72106 via the Job Bank portal by December 2026. Additional documents include a valid driver's license and proof of Canadian work eligibility.
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