Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
