Posted 7 months ago
Ironworker (Reinforcing)
@ Traction
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Traction is hiring a full-time permanent Ironworker (Reinforcing) for major civil, industrial and commercial projects. The work involves reading placing drawings, cutting, bending, tying and installing rebar and post-tensioning tendons. Candidates must be a Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward Red Seal Endorsement, with heavy lifting and outdoor work.
Responsibilities:
- Read placing drawings and lay out reinforcing steel
- Cut, bend, position and tie rebar and mesh
- Install and stress post-tensioning tendons
- Rig loads and signal crane operators
- Mentor junior apprentices or master MWAs
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson or senior apprentice working toward RSE
- Expert knowledge of rebar grades and coatings
- Heavy lifting of 35 kg+ and outdoor work
- Trade math proficiency
- Valid Fall Protection, Rigging/Signaling and WHMIS certifications
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 77 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Endorsement, Fall Protection, Rigging/Signaling, WHMIS |
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Traction
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Traction is the largest network of heavy vehicle replacement parts and accessories stores in Canada.
Full company description
Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers. In every Traction store, you can count on the expertise and service of heavy vehicles specialists. The Traction network serves single truck operators as well as businesses with fleets of several thousand trucks and trailers. Traction services all sectors, including freight transportation, public services, construction, mining, forestry, passenger transportation, to name a few.
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- Traction
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- heavy vehicule
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Traction is Canada's largest network of stores that sell parts, accessories, tools, and equipment for trucks and trailers. It's also the only network that's present from coast to coast with more than 120 stores. The Traction network, which is part of UAP’s Heavy Vehicle Parts Division (HVPD), offers more than 500,000 products from over 1,000 suppliers dedicated to trucks and trailers. In every Traction store, you…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2000 |
| Specialties | heavy vehiculevehicule partsstoresand Retail |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Job Posting: Ironworker - Reinforcing (RSE Focused)
Location: [Insert Location, Canada]
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Credentials: Holds or looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) Reporting To: Reinforcing Foreman / General Foreman
The Opportunity
We are seeking a physically strong and technically precise Ironworker (Reinforcing)—commonly known as a Rodbuster—to join our team on major civil, industrial, and commercial projects. This role is specifically for professionals who hold or are looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).
Reinforcing ironworkers provide the "muscle" inside Canada’s concrete infrastructure. Whether you are a certified Journeyperson or a senior apprentice in your final year, you will be expected to work to the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), ensuring that every rebar cage and post-tensioning cable is installed exactly to engineered specifications.
Core Responsibilities
In accordance with the national standards for the Ironworker (Reinforcing) trade, your primary duties include:
Interpretation & Layout: Read and interpret placing drawings and specifications to determine the quantity, size, and shape of reinforcing steel required. Lay out the work on the deck or in the forms.
Reinforcing Installation: Cut, bend, and position steel bars (rebar), wire mesh, and other reinforcing materials in concrete forms.
Tying & Securing: Fasten bars together with tie wire using various ties (snap ties, wrap-and-snap, saddle ties) to ensure the steel does not shift during concrete placement.
Post-Tensioning: Install and stress tendons (cables) in post-tensioned concrete structures. Operate hydraulic jacks to apply specified tension and document gauge readings.
Mechanical Splicing: Install mechanical rebar couplers and splices according to manufacturer and engineered specifications.
Rigging & Hoisting: Select and use appropriate rigging hardware to move bundles of rebar safely. Provide clear signals to crane operators in congested site environments.
Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all provincial OH&S regulations. Maintain 100% tie-off compliance when working on columns, walls, or bridge piers.
Mentorship: If certified, provide technical instruction and sign off on the hours of junior apprentices. If finishing requirements, work with our Journeypersons to master Major Work Activities (MWAs) like complex beam cages and stressing procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certification Status: Must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice currently looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).
Technical Proficiency: Expert understanding of rebar grades, coating types (epoxy, galvanized), and concrete cover requirements.
Physical Stamina: Exceptional physical strength and endurance. The ability to perform heavy lifting (35kg+), constant bending, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Mathematical Competency: Proficiency in "Trade Math" for calculating bar spacing, lap lengths, and material weights.
Safety Certifications: Valid Fall Protection, Rigging/Signaling, and WHMIS certifications are mandatory.
The Red Seal Standard
The Ironworker (Reinforcing) Red Seal is a mark of a specialist dedicated to the structural integrity of Canada. We support your career growth by providing:
The Path to Completion: For those finishing their RSE, we offer exposure to a wide range of projects—from high-rise slabs to heavy industrial foundations—ensuring you are fully prepared for the Interprovincial Exam.
Competitive Compensation: Wages that reflect the physically demanding nature of the work and your status as a nationally certified professional.
National Mobility: An RSE credential that is recognized across every province and territory, allowing you to work on the largest infrastructure projects in Canada.
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