Journeyman/ Welder / Ironworker
Company
SKYBOUND STEEL
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$30–$45 an hour
Posted
8 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Ironworkers, including Journeypersons, Welders, and Apprentices, to join teams working on a variety of commercial construction projects in the Edmonton area and outside of the Edmonton are with travel and Sub . These roles involve steel erection, rigging, welding, and ensuring safety compliance while working at heights on medium to large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Erect structural steel, bolting, and impacting at heights up to 80ft.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of work.
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments.
• Rig and set steel, work with cranes, and hoisting equipment.
• Perform welding and finishing tasks on steel components.
• Work safely at heights , following safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
• Journeyperson/Apprentice Ironworker certification with a recognized provincial training authority (or equivalent).
- Fall Protection certifications .
• 2+ years of experience in steel erection, rigging, or welding.
• All position CWB welding certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Basic Ironworker/welding tools required.
Benefits
• Competitive wages ranging from $30.00–$45.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for career advancement and on-the-job training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40- 50 per week
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
We are seeking experienced Ironworkers, including Journeypersons, Welders, and Apprentices, to join teams working on a variety of commercial construction projects in the Edmonton area and outside of the Edmonton are with travel and Sub . These roles involve steel erection, rigging, welding, and ensuring safety compliance while working at heights on medium to large-scale projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Erect structural steel, bolting, and impacting at heights up to 80ft.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of work.
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments.
• Rig and set steel, work with cranes, and hoisting equipment.
• Perform welding and finishing tasks on steel components.
• Work safely at heights , following safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Qualifications
• Journeyperson/Apprentice Ironworker certification with a recognized provincial training authority (or equivalent).
- Fall Protection certifications .
• 2+ years of experience in steel erection, rigging, or welding.
• All position CWB welding certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Basic Ironworker/welding tools required.
Benefits
• Competitive wages ranging from $30.00–$45.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for career advancement and on-the-job training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40- 50 per week
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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.
