welding machine operator
Company
KRM WELDING SERVICES LTD
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Job Bank
Job Description
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Interpret welding process specifications. 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 manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Transportation provided by employer. Parking available.
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What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
