Apprentice Welder

Grizzlytrek-Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance with critical illness

Extended health care

Vision care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is hiring an Apprentice Welder in Red Deer, Alberta. This full-time permanent role offers a Monday–Friday schedule in a fabrication shop with overtime based on demand.

Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, increasing with apprenticeship year and experience. First-year apprentices are welcome, with Registered Alberta welder apprenticeship eligibility. You will work under journeyman supervision on structural fabrication, building real bead time toward your Red

Qualifications

• Registered Alberta welder apprentice (1st–4th year) or eligible to register
• Experience in welding shop or school setting
• Ability to read basic weld symbols and shop drawings
• Willingness to pass pre-employment alcohol/drug test and safety checks
• Residence in Red Deer or immediate area with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Tack, fit and weld structural steel and plate under supervision
• Work with FCAW, GMAW (MIG) and SMAW (stick) processes
• Prepare materials: measurement, layout, grinding, beveling, cleaning joints
• Read shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specs
• Operate grinders and cutting equipment; assist with crane picks
• Complete shift checks, hazard assessments, and safety documentation

Skills

Bead welding

MIG/GMAW/SMAW

Reading shop drawings

Welding safety practice

Education

Welding school or pre-employment program

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Rigging tickets

Plasma cutting

Job description

Apprentice Welder

Red Deer, Alberta | Full-Time (Permanent)

Skilled Trades / Welding and Fabrication | Apprentice | Monday to Friday

• Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
• Location: Red Deer, Alberta
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overtime available based on shop demand
• Compensation: $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on apprenticeship year and experience
• Experience: Welding school, a pre-employment program, or shop experience. First year apprentices are welcome.
• Certification: Registered Alberta welder apprentice (1st through 4th year), or eligible to register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
• Residency: Must currently live in Red Deer or the immediate area

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success. We work across Canada in mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking apprentice welders to join our valued client's team in Red Deer, Alberta. This is a full-time permanent position in a fabrication shop, working Monday to Friday with overtime available. Pay is $23.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on your apprenticeship year and experience, and it moves up as you complete each period.

You will work under journeyman supervision on structural and plate fabrication, building real bead time while your hours are tracked and signed off toward your Red Seal. First through fourth year apprentices are welcome to apply. This is steady indoor shop work with no travel and no rotation, so you are home every night.

What You'll Do

• Tack, fit, and weld structural steel and plate under journeyman supervision
• Build hands‑on time with FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) processes on carbon steel
• Prepare material: measuring, layout, grinding, bevelling, and cleaning joints for weld out
• Learn to read shop drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications
• Operate grinders, plasma and oxy‑fuel cutting equipment, and assist with overhead crane picks
• Complete pre‑shift equipment checks, hazard assessments, and safety documentation
• Keep the work area, tooling, and bays clean, organized, and production ready

What You Bring

• Registered Alberta welder apprentice (1st through 4th year), or eligible and willing to register
• Welding school, a pre‑employment welding program, or hands‑on shop experience
• Basic ability to run a bead and follow direction from a journeyman
• Current residence in Red Deer or the immediate area, with reliable transportation to the shop
• Able to pass a pre‑employment alcohol and drug test and meet site safety requirements
• Physically able to stand, lift, and work in various positions through a full shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Second year apprenticeship or higher
• Experience reading shop drawings and blueprints
• Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging tickets
• Fall protection, First Aid, or other current safety tickets

Work Environment

• Indoor fabrication shop, no camp work and no travel rotation
• Home every night, Monday to Friday schedule
• Standing, lifting, and working in various positions throughout the shift
• PPE required at all times, including welding gear, safety boots, and eye protection

What We Offer

• $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, stated up front, moving up with each apprenticeship period you complete
• Hours tracked and signed off toward your Red Seal
• Journeyman mentorship and real bead time, not just clean up
• Steady year-round shop work with no travel and no rotation
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support