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Structural Welder

@ Randstad Canada

Nisku, Alberta

$38–$40/hrContract
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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a journeyman structural welder on a contract basis in Nisku, Alberta, to fabricate heavy structural steel for architectural projects. The posting describes Monday to Thursday 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 6:30 AM to 2:45 PM, a $38.00 to $40.00 hourly rate plus overtime, and a temp-to-permanent path.

Pay:

$38–$40 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Run multi-pass FCAW/MCAW welds on heavy structural steel
  • Weld to CWB tolerances using blueprint connection details
  • Combine manual wire-feed and automated welding methods
  • Coordinate with crane teams and fabricators on assemblies
  • Maintain shop housekeeping and PPE protocols

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Alberta Journeyperson or Red Seal ticket
  • Valid CWB FCAW/MCAW tickets
  • Proven experience building heavy-gauge structural assemblies
  • Safety-first mindset and steady attendance
  • Comfort handling heavy iron

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week42.25
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta Journeyperson, Red Seal, CWB FCAW, CWB MCAW
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people

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Randstad Canada

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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
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  • Randstad Canada
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
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Job description
Forge Western Canada’s Next Architectural Icons Journeyman Structural Welder

Point to a skyline and say, "I built that!" Leave your legacy on premier high-rises, hubs, and stadiums.

Western Canada’s top structural fabricator is growing in Nisku! Our shop floor is packed with guaranteed, multi-year backlogs booked solid past 2027. We are hiring dedicated Journeyman Welders who take pride in burning wire, laying clean passes, and fabricating the heaviest steel in the West.

If you demand strong earning power matched with lasting stability, take over your new welding bay today!

Overview

Location: Nisku, Alberta

Shift Schedule: Mon–Thu (6:30 AM–4:00 PM), Fri (6:30 AM–2:45 PM)

Employment: Full-Time, Temp-to-Permanent

Pay Rate: $38.00–$40.00/hour plus premium overtime earnings

Advantages
Ironclad Job Security: Steady shifts with zero seasonal downturns and a booked backlog running well past 2027.

Maximum Take-Home Pay: Premium hourly base of $38.00–$40.00, paired with consistent OT to boost your earnings.

Early Friday Kickoff: Wrap your shift at 2:45 PM every Friday, miss highway traffic, and get your weekend started early!

Advanced Tech Training: Gain hands-on exposure to high-output automated welding rigs to modernize your trade skills.

Direct Shop Placement: Bypass delays with a rapid interview process and immediate start dates available.

Responsibilities
Heavy Structural Work: Run sound, multi-pass FCAW/MCAW welds on heavy-gauge beams, columns, and trusses.

Precision Standards: Weld strictly to CWB tolerances while interpreting blueprint connection details cleanly.

Modern Fabrication: Merge proven manual wire-feed methods with automated and semi-robotic welding rigs.

Crew Collaboration: Coordinate closely with overhead crane teams and fabricators to handle assemblies safely.

Bay Safety: Uphold stringent housekeeping practices and active PPE protocols across every production shift.

Qualifications
Trade Credential: Valid Alberta Journeyperson or recognized Interprovincial Red Seal ticket.

CWB Weld Tickets: Valid CWB FCAW/MCAW tickets across all essential shop positions.

Structural Background: Proven shop floor experience building heavy-gauge structural assemblies.

Core Reliability: Safety-first mindset, steady attendance, and comfort with heavy iron handling.

Summary
Fast-track your application—submit your credentials today using any of these simple routes:

Direct Email: Send your resume and current CWB tickets to [email protected] ("Structural Welder - Nisku").

One-Click Apply: Hit the Apply link on this page for prioritized candidate screening.

Web Portal: Register your trade background directly through www.randstad.ca.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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