welder
Company
MESURES CALIB-TECH INC
Location
Montreal, Quebec
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
Via
via Job Bank
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Job Description
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Interpret welding process specifications. 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 previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal. Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
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.
