Welder, Shutdown, Oil & Gas, Plant
Company
Primus Workforce
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Via
via Energy Job Shop
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Job Description
Oil & Gas B Pressure Welders - Shutdown - 6&1 - Edmonton, AB
Primus Workforce is seeking experienced B Pressure Welders for shutdown work in the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves working in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, with both day and night shifts available. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, relevant certifications, and a commitment to safety.
Perks & Benefits
• Competitive wages
• Day & night shifts available
• Work with a dynamic and growing company
What You’ll Need
• Journeyman welder or Red Seal Ticket
• B-Pressure Ticket
• F6/F5 and F6, GTAW and SMAW
• Fall Protection certification
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Ability to operate manual or semi-automatic welding, flame-cutting, brazing, soldering, and metal shaping equipment
• High degree of attention to safety
• Must be able to get themselves to Fort Saskatchewan
Primus Workforce is seeking experienced B Pressure Welders for shutdown work in the Oil & Gas sector. This role involves working in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, with both day and night shifts available. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, relevant certifications, and a commitment to safety.
Perks & Benefits
• Competitive wages
• Day & night shifts available
• Work with a dynamic and growing company
What You’ll Need
• Journeyman welder or Red Seal Ticket
• B-Pressure Ticket
• F6/F5 and F6, GTAW and SMAW
• Fall Protection certification
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Ability to operate manual or semi-automatic welding, flame-cutting, brazing, soldering, and metal shaping equipment
• High degree of attention to safety
• Must be able to get themselves to Fort Saskatchewan
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for plumbers in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the median wage for plumbers is CAD 32.50 per hour as of January 2026, with provincial minimums starting at CAD 17.20 in Nova Scotia and reaching CAD 25.00 in British Columbia for certified roles. Apprentices receive CAD 15.00 per hour during the first year of training, with overtime at 1.5 times after 44 hours weekly in Ontario.
What Red Seal certification and experience are required to work as a plumber in Canada in 2026?
The Government of Canada requires completion of a 4-5 year apprenticeship program plus 9000 hours of on-the-job training for Red Seal endorsement, which is mandatory in all provinces for journeyperson status as of 2026. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70% score.
How many hours per week can plumbers work and what paid leave applies in Canada for 2026?
Government of Canada standards set standard hours at 40 per week for plumbers, with statutory holiday pay at 4% of earnings and vacation entitlement of 2 weeks after one year increasing to 3 weeks after five years. Full-time roles include 10 paid sick days annually under federal rules effective 2026.
What tax deductions apply to plumber income in Canada for the 2026 tax year?
The Government of Canada requires plumbers to pay federal income tax at 15% on the first CAD 55,867 earned in 2026 plus provincial taxes averaging 10-15%, with mandatory CPP contributions of 5.95% up to CAD 68,500 and EI premiums of 1.63% up to CAD 63,200. Tool and uniform expenses up to CAD 1,000 can be claimed as deductions.
