Posted 2 months ago
Insulator (Apprentice/Journeyman)
@ PSL
Airdrie, Alberta
Overview
Propak Systems Ltd. is hiring Journeyman and Apprentice Insulators for its fabrication shops in Airdrie, AB. The work covers reading drawings, cutting and applying insulation and vapour barriers, and mentoring apprentices. Full-time day, evening and weekend day shifts are offered with premiums for evening and weekend work, plus a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company-matched group RRSP.
Responsibilities:
- Read drawings and specifications to select insulation
- Measure, cut and install insulating material
- Apply and secure insulation and vapour barriers
- Apply waterproofing finishes
- Direct and coach apprentices
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or equivalent
- Inter-Provincial Red Seal preferred
- 1-2 years of related work experience
- Eligible for or registered apprenticeship for apprentices
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, Inter-Provincial Red Seal |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
PSL
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Paris |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 73 |
Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Insulators to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB.
We offer day, evening, and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Journeyman and Apprentices:
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements and select type of insulation required.
- Measure and cut insulating material to required dimensions using hand and power tools.
- Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods.
- Fit insulation around obstructions and protrusions.
- Install vapor barriers.
- Apply waterproofing finishes over insulating materials to weatherproof surfaces.
- Gives instructions and/or orders to apprentices to establish suitable goals, action plans, and timelines for project completion.
Apprentice-specific:
- Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion.
- Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.
Qualifications:
Journeyman-level:
- Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
- Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
- 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
- This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.
Apprentice-level:
- Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or
- Be a registered apprentice.
- Motivated and willing to learn.
**As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.
Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No Phone Calls Please
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