Welder, Apprentice

Irving Shipbuilding is a leading Canadian shipbuilder with a proud history of building quality vessels and fabricated modules for over 50 years. Our Halifax Shipyard has been at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding for 130 years, with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.

We are seeking a skilled Welder, Apprentice to join our team at Irving Shipbuilding. As a Welder, Apprentice, you will be responsible for performing a variety of welding tasks, including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW), in a construction, maintenance/repair, and new fabrication environment.

• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Work in a construction, maintenance/repair, new fabrication environment
• Perform SMAW and FCAW welding in all positions
• Select the proper weld filler material
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate air arc cutting equipment (carbon arc cutting)
• Set-up SMAW and FCAW equipment for welding
• Lift, move, or position equipment at work sites
• Work in a shipbuilding and repair, steel industry environment

• 5+ years of "new build" shipbuilding experience working as a welder
• Shipbuilding experience
• Completion of secondary school or high school; and completion of vocational, technical and/or equivalent training or 5 + years of related experience
• Successful applicants shall be expected to demonstrate that they have suitable shipyard welding skills by passing welding skills assessments
• Welding trade certification or equivalent is preferred
• A pre-employment physical is required
• A background check will be completed by the Employer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including a flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Shipbuilding and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• A comprehensive relocation package