Part-Time Field Welder Tester
Company
CWB Group
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Eluta.ca
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Job Description
As a Part-Time Field Welder Tester you will provide welder qualification testing services to CWB clients who are applicants or certified to various CSA welding standards to support the FT Certification Services Representative in the area. These services may also be provided to unions and accredited testing centers. Please note that this part time position is on as needed basis and there are no guaranteed hours (On call availability is required all day from Monday to Friday) This position reports to the Director, Central & Western region and will work out of CWB's client locations, within the Toronto , Mississauga ON a nd surrounding areas . What you bring to the table: Knowledge of welding and CSA W47.1, W47.2 and W186 welder qualification testing standards. Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in one of the following: Welding experience with CWB welder qualification tickets, CWB Approved Welding Supervisor, Welding Inspection, or Educator/Trainer background Technical background and knowledge of the welding and joining industry A valid driver 's license and own vehicle are mandatory for travel Minimum-INTERMEDIATE computer knowledge of MS Windows / MS Office (Outlook). The following qualifications would be an asset: CWB Approved Welding Supervisor CSA W178.2 Level 1 or 2 Inspector. Journey Person Welder (with more than 5 years experience) Welding Engineering Technician/Technologist
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.
