welding supervisor

welding supervisor


Company
Black Arrow Construction
Location
Ontario
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Civil drafting and civil engineering CAD/CADD
• Construction trades, other
• or equivalent experience
• Work site environment
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Work setting
• Construction
• Tasks
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare production and other reports
• Train or arrange for training
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the operation of company
• Supervise workers and projects
• Supervision
• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Working groups
• Apprentices
• Ironworkers
• Labourers
• Machine operators
• Sheet metal workers
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
• Trades helpers
• Welders
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• CADD Course
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Welder Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Personal suitability
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Employment terms options
• Overtime available
• Workplace information
• On the road job
• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Financial benefits
• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Parking available

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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