Welders Needed Immediately All Across Alberta: $70 Per Hour, FIFO, LOA, Camp & More

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What Local Union 488 is Hiring for:

United Association Local 488, is seeking Journeyperson B Pressure welders for current and future positions in the Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort Saskatchewan, and Fort McMurray areas.

All positions are by-hand with a rate of $60.25/hour which includes 10% holiday pay, with a total compensation package including pension and benefits of $70.71/hour.

  • Double time for overtime after 10 hours in a day, double time for all hours on Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays.
  • Alloy welders receive an additional $2.50/hour premium.
  • Nightshift work premium is an additional $3.50/hour.
  • Flights from Edmonton and Calgary available, camp provided for turnaround work in Fort McMurray
  • Live Out Allowance (LOA) provided for residents outside of local areas in Fort Saskatchewan, Red Deer, and Edmonton regions.
  • Travel Assistance Protocol (TAP) available on a number of sites for out of province workers.

All journeypersons must have Alberta certification (ABSA B Pressure) and/or Red Seal Trade certificate, Alberta B Pressure ticket or equivalent if from another province.

Safety training required (must be Energy Safety Canada certified) :

  • Confined Space Entry
  • Fall Protection
  • Half Mask Fit Testing (respirator) – 3M 6000 series and North 7700 series
  • CSO/BSO
  • CSTS 2020
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform (required for most jobs)

Through our Collective Agreements, we offer industry leading wages, pension, benefits, working conditions as well as extra training and so much more!

Benefits: comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision care
  • Extended healthcare benefits
  • Industry Leading Pension

Work Regions:

These opportunities from Local Union 488 are available in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Fort Saskatchewan.

Features:

The below are factors that tend to matter for our listing seekers. This listing with Local Union 488 offers:

Camp

Competitive Wages

FIFO

Many Positions Available

Full Time Position(s)

As positions vary, please confirm details with employer.

Requirements:

Local Union 488 has indicated that these are the requirements for the listing:

  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space
  • Red Seal

Requirements may not be comprehensive. Confirm w/employer.

About Local Union 488:

Before Alberta even became a province, members of Local 488 were hard at work and paving the way for generations to come. What started as only a few members has grown into one of the largest piping unions in North America. Local 488 has a proud, long-standing history in Alberta and we have been vital in building and shaping this province. The resources and industry in our jurisdiction have created a massive ripple effect on the economy across the entire country for decades.

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