Apprentice Ironworker

Strike Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike Group in Prince George, BC is seeking Apprentice Ironworkers to help lay out, install and fabricate structural steel for the Mount Bracey Compressor Station project.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, assembling steel, signaling crane operators, rigging, and working outdoors with safety as a core value.

Candidates must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate authority and pass pre-employment drug testing; camp life is 14 days on/7 off with travel allowance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work.
• Assemble and erect prefabricated structural supports.
• Signal crane operators to position steel units according to plan.
• Erect and install, hoisting, equipment install, and rigging.
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts.
• Unload and install pre-cast components.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates while standing for extended periods and securing steel in hard-to-reach areas.
• Identify, initiate, recommend, and assist in issue resolution processes.
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the work being done.
• Perform other labour duties as required.

Skills

Drug testing

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Education

Apprentice registration

Job description

Location: Prince George, British Columbia

Apprentice Ironworkers assist in laying out, installing, and fabricating structural steel in live and greenfield environments. Work assignments include cutting steel, interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, assisting welders, and setting structural steel. Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Project Details

• Project Name: Mount Bracey Compressor Station
• Nearest City: Prince George, BC (Camp Project)
• Shift: 14 Days On / 7 Days Off
• Travel Allowance: $400/shift
• Camp Retention: $25/day

Core Accountabilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work
• Assemble and erect prefabricated structural supports
• Signal crane operators to position steel units according to plan
• Erect and install, hoisting, equipment install, and rigging
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts
• Unload and install pre-cast components
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates while standing for extended periods and securing steel in hard-to-reach areas
• Identify, initiate, recommend, and assist in issue resolution processes
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the work being done
• Perform other labour duties as required

Qualifications

Education

Must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate provincial or federal authority

Experience

• Previous construction experience is an asset
• Experience working at heights is an asset

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors

Safety Tickets Required

• CSTS 2020 or Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
• Bear or Wildlife Awareness course
• Fall Protection Training
• Aerial Work Platform Training

Why Work for Strike

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, Strike provides energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada. We continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007 and at the Platinum Level since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. We reward our people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results.

Safety is our main value — every employee gets home safe. We provide the safest equipment and procedures, and have created a community that supports physical and mental health. We value treating others as we wish to be treated, fostering a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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