Apprentice Welder/Pipefitter - Fox Creek, AB

ONEX River Inc.; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous-owned construction company is seeking Apprentice Pipefitters & Welders for temporary full-time roles in Fox Creek, AB. Candidates will perform various tasks including cutting, capping piles, and interpreting construction drawings. This position offers a chance to gain valuable industry experience while working on meaningful projects in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-related safe work practices.
• Must be capable of physical labour.
• Organized and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Cut & cap piles in the Fox Creek area, AB.
• Read and interpret construction fabrication drawings.
• Measure, cut, thread, and assemble piping.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Good written and oral communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Trade Journeyperson or Apprentice Certificate

Job description

Build More Than Just a Job

At ONEX River, our team is the foundation of our success. We’re skilled, hands-on professionals dedicated to every project, whether it’s industrial construction, fabrication at our Sturgeon County facility, or managing critical shutdowns. When you join us, you become part of a team that values hard work, dependability, and pride in what we do. Here, you’ll build more than just a career—you’ll gain valuable skills, create lasting connections, and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, we’re committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a real impact.

Who We Are

ONEX River is a proudly 100% Indigenous-owned construction company rooted in Sturgeon County. As a general contractor, with multiple construction services like Structural, Mechanical Construction, Scaffolding and Electrical, we bring hands-on expertise across a wide range of construction services, including assembly, installation, and specialized solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and results you can count on. With a commitment to hard work and reliability, ONEX River has become a trusted partner in the oil and gas industry, focused on meeting each client’s unique needs with the highest standards of service.

Career Details

Job Title: Apprentice Pipefitters & Welder
Number of Openings: 2+
Job Type: Full-Time/Temporary
Minimum Level of Education: Registered Apprentice
Schedule: May 2 for 7-10 Days/11 hour days/$200 LOA per day worked/3 hours travel each way.
Locations to be Supported: Fox Creek, AB

Position Summary

We are seeking Apprentices Pipefitters or Welders to cut & cap piles in the Fox Creek area, AB. The successful candidate will report to the site supervisor.

Other responsibilities include:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on quality.
• Calculating weight of materials and/or spools to ensure proper equipment is used.
• Reading and interpreting client and company-supplied construction fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, and assembling and installing piping, valves, and fittings.
• Joining pipe sections/related equipment and securing position.
• Using testing equipment to check systems for leaks.
• Complying with ONEC’s and client safety policies and procedures.
• Must be receptive to working with short notice for call outs, nights, and overtime upon client request.
• Operating machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Assembling machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Trade Journeyperson or Apprentice Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience of industry related safe work practices.
• Previous industrialexperience considered an asset.
• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015.
• ESC H2S Alive/Must be clean shaven
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Must be capable of physical labour.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet quality standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Application Instructions

ONEX River is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, and suitability. Final candidates will be asked to provide references. The results of the reference check must be acceptable to ONEX River. We also consider different experience levels and knowledge and candidates with less experience may be considered for lower-level positions.

We thank all applicants in advance however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.