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 Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour as of January 1 2026 for welders in non-unionized roles. Welders classified under skilled trades receive overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies uniformly across all sectors without provincial variations for this occupation.
What work permit requirements apply for international welders moving to Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with an approved LMIA for NOC 72106 welders. Applicants need a minimum of two years paid experience in the last five years plus Red Seal endorsement. Processing takes 8 weeks for 80 percent of applications submitted after April 2026.
What education and certification are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada lists completion of a 2-3 year apprenticeship or Red Seal certification as mandatory for NOC 72106 welder positions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma plus 6,000 hours of documented on-the-job training by December 2026. Provincial trade authorities issue the certificate of qualification after passing the Red Seal exam.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, Red Seal certificate, language test results at CLB 5 or higher, and proof of funds equaling CAD 13,757 for a single applicant as of 2026. The Express Entry profile requires an Educational Credential Assessment for any foreign training completed before submission. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5 MB each.
