Welders

You will have an opportunity to develop new skills including specialized welding techniques specific to the shipbuilding industry that use some of the most state-of-the-art equipment and processes in the world. If you are interested in being part of the regeneration of the Canadian shipbuilding industry and win steady well-paid work spanning the coming decade and beyond, then please send us your application today!

Please only send your resume if you are a Red Seal Journeyperson Welder, OR have multiple years of welding experience in an industrial environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications for Production Welders:

All candidates are required to complete a weld test prior to being offered employment. Testing will be held either in the Shipyard or elsewhere; remote testing will be available in various provinces, such as interior BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

1. CWB All Position FCAW Qualification with proof of prolongation of process within the last 3 months and a minimum of 6 Months Validity remaining
2. CWB All Position SMAW Qualification with proof of prolongation of process within the last 3 months and a minimum of 6 Months Validity remaining
3. Demonstrated proficiency in manual burning using oxy/fuel cutting equipment
4. Demonstrated proficiency in air-arc gouging in all positions

And Pipe Welders:

1. CWB All Position FCAW Qualification (X-Ray Documentation Required) with proof of prolongation of process within the last 3 months and a minimum of 6 Months Validity remaining
2. CWB All Position SMAW Qualification (X-Ray Documentation Required) with proof of prolongation of process within the last 3 months and a minimum of 6 Months Validity remaining
3. BCSA PWP 7 and PWP 10 Qualification (or equivalent) with proof of prolongation of process within the last 6 months

Must be able to pass additional qualification tests required by the Company or the Classification Society governing the build of the ship or project.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Good communication skills both written and verbal in the English language
2. Demonstrated passion for safety and environmental stewardship
3. Ability to work positively in a team environment
4. Demonstrated proficiency reading and interpreting welding procedures, blueprints, and drawings
5. Must be able to work in a construction environment involving confined spaces, working at heights, physical labor, and various weather conditions
6. Must be flexible and able to work all shifts

This is a Union role with Marine & Shipbuilders CMAW Local 506.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Health, Welfare & Pension Package: Excellent benefits package after completion of 480 hours
2. Wage: up to $54.29 per hour (with TQ ticket)
3. Shift Differentials (if applicable): $3.25 per hour for afternoon shift, $4.65 per hour for graveyard
4. Overtime: Double time