Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance
Company
Jardeg
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 hours ago
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Job Description
Position: Welder - Apprentice - Maintenance
Project Type: Maintenance
Project Location:
Shift: Day
Schedule: Stright Thru
Accommodations: Local
Travel Details: $30 OR $40 Per Work Day
GC: Graham
Allied Partner: Quinn Construction Ltd.
Reference Number: 31064
Jardeg Construction is recruiting for a 3rd OR 4th Year Apprentice Steamfitter/Pipefitter to join the esteemed team at CNRL Wolf Lake near Bonnyville, Alberta for a short project from June 15-25.
CNRL Wolf Lake is an In-Situ Thermal site
Preference will be given to local candidates in the Bonnyville/Cold Lake area and LOA be provided to canidates who qualify.
As a welder apprentice, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
• Working knowledge of welding equipment involved with various welding procedures
• Have thorough knowledge of metals, arc electrodes, welding gases and gas welding filter rods
• Use welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, or SAW to weld pressure piping.
• Join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components under supervision
• Able to prepare, fit up and bridge tack weld pipe for SMAW/GTAW process.
• Have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with various welding procedures
Minimum Requirements
• 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder Ticket
• CSTS 2020
• Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive
• Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection
• Energy Safety Canada Confined Space
• CSO
• Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol Test
COME AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY!
At Jardeg, we power the workforce behind Graham and its trusted workforce partners, recruiting skilled trades and construction professionals who help deliver complex projects across Canada. If you’re a tradesperson working in Canada, our reach across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction - as well as maintenance and turnaround projects - means we offer more than just a job. We offer a lifetime of work.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accessibility modifications are available by request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While Jardeg facilitates recruitment, skilled tradespeople are employed by our workforce partners and may be subject to fitness-for-duty requirements to ensure safety on site.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruitment agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg.
Project Type: Maintenance
Project Location:
Shift: Day
Schedule: Stright Thru
Accommodations: Local
Travel Details: $30 OR $40 Per Work Day
GC: Graham
Allied Partner: Quinn Construction Ltd.
Reference Number: 31064
Jardeg Construction is recruiting for a 3rd OR 4th Year Apprentice Steamfitter/Pipefitter to join the esteemed team at CNRL Wolf Lake near Bonnyville, Alberta for a short project from June 15-25.
CNRL Wolf Lake is an In-Situ Thermal site
Preference will be given to local candidates in the Bonnyville/Cold Lake area and LOA be provided to canidates who qualify.
As a welder apprentice, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
• Working knowledge of welding equipment involved with various welding procedures
• Have thorough knowledge of metals, arc electrodes, welding gases and gas welding filter rods
• Use welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, or SAW to weld pressure piping.
• Join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components under supervision
• Able to prepare, fit up and bridge tack weld pipe for SMAW/GTAW process.
• Have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with various welding procedures
Minimum Requirements
• 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder Ticket
• CSTS 2020
• Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive
• Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection
• Energy Safety Canada Confined Space
• CSO
• Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol Test
COME AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY!
At Jardeg, we power the workforce behind Graham and its trusted workforce partners, recruiting skilled trades and construction professionals who help deliver complex projects across Canada. If you’re a tradesperson working in Canada, our reach across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction - as well as maintenance and turnaround projects - means we offer more than just a job. We offer a lifetime of work.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accessibility modifications are available by request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While Jardeg facilitates recruitment, skilled tradespeople are employed by our workforce partners and may be subject to fitness-for-duty requirements to ensure safety on site.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruitment agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg.
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.
