Ironworker - Multiple Locations

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Date: Mar 31, 2025

Location:

Jansen, SK, CA Sherwood Park, AB, CA Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA

Position Title: Ironworker - Multiple Locations

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Position Overview

Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. (ACSI) is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. We’re always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.

ACSI is seeking Ironworker Apprentice & Journeypersons who will be integral to our project’s success. Under the direction of the appropriate site supervisor, they will fabricate structural steel, ornamental work and pre-cast structures. The role requires in-depth understanding of structural ironworking techniques, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications to lay out work. Your expertise will support a range of activities which are critical to the integrity of the framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work.
• Unload and stack steel members so each piece can be hoisted as needed.
• Erect and install scaffolding, construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment.
• Assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move heavy equipment and materials.
• Attach cables from a crane or derrick and direct crane operators with hand signals or radios.
• Position steel members, properly align connections and insert proper bolt up.
• Check the alignment and plumbness of steel structure.
• Assemble and erect prefabricated metal structures, may require cutting modifications (use of oxy-acetylene, plasma and arc welding procedures).
• Install ornamental and other structural metalwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, railings, Q-Deck, Monorails, Equipment, and power doors.
• Will work in tandem with welders.
• Journeyperson will mentor apprentices respectfully and oversee their safety.

Requirements and Experience

• Valid Provincial Journeyperson Ticket or indentured in a Provincial apprenticeship program.
• CSTS-20 Certificate
• Fall Protection – In Class
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform – In Class
• Experience as an Ironworker in an industrial construction environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Must have a strong understanding of industrial safety procedures and policies.

Projects: Multiple locations, BHP Wet Mill, Giant Mine Water Treatment Plant, Aecon Mod Yard.

Location: Leroy SK, Yellowknife NWT, Sherwood Park AB.

Rate: $29.57 to $50.00 per hour - Level and project specific

Overtime: Per collective agreement

Schedule: Project specific, 14/7 or 5/2.

Camp: BHP Wet Mill & Giant Mine Water Treatment Plant.

Allowances: Travel allowance based on proof of residence at BHP Wet Mill & Giant Mine Water Treatment Plant.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.