Helper, Welder, Welders Helper, Oil & Gas, Plant
Company
Strike Group
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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via Energy Job Shop
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Job Description
Welders Helpers - Construction & Maintenance - Calgary, AB
Strike Group is seeking Welders Helpers to support welding and fabrication teams at construction and industrial project sites. These workers assist with pipe fitting, material handling, cleaning workpieces, and supporting welding operations while maintaining strict safety standards. The ideal candidates are physically capable, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors. This role offers exposure to large-scale energy and industrial projects across Western Canada.
Perks & benefits:
• Competitive Wages
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, safety-focused work environment
• Health and wellness support programs
What you’ll need:
• Ability to interpret Acorn drawings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• 1st or 2nd year registered Apprentice Welder preferred
• Previous facility construction & maintenance experience an asset
What will make you stand out:
• 1st or 2nd year registered Apprentice Welder
• Previous facility construction & maintenance experience
Strike Group is seeking Welders Helpers to support welding and fabrication teams at construction and industrial project sites. These workers assist with pipe fitting, material handling, cleaning workpieces, and supporting welding operations while maintaining strict safety standards. The ideal candidates are physically capable, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors. This role offers exposure to large-scale energy and industrial projects across Western Canada.
Perks & benefits:
• Competitive Wages
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, safety-focused work environment
• Health and wellness support programs
What you’ll need:
• Ability to interpret Acorn drawings
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• 1st or 2nd year registered Apprentice Welder preferred
• Previous facility construction & maintenance experience an asset
What will make you stand out:
• 1st or 2nd year registered Apprentice Welder
• Previous facility construction & maintenance experience
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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.
