Ironworker

Primoris Services Corporation; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Fort McMurray seeks an Ironworker to fabricate steel structures and perform various duties in a physically demanding environment. The ideal candidate must be an Alberta registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman, comfortable working at heights and familiar with rigging. Benefits include a comprehensive health package and a generous retirement plan. This position offers a local premium for work in Fort McMurray.

Benefits

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Pension

Health and Welfare Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Physically able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates structural steel and ornamental work.
• Studies blueprints to determine layout.
• Positions steel units and checks alignments.
• Directs crane operators with hand signals.
• Operates grinders safely in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Working at heights

Rigging experience

Teamwork

Education

Apprentice or ticketed journeyman certificate

CSTS-09, CSO, or BSO

OSSA AWP Ticket

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Job description

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi‑discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

Summary

The Ironworker is involved in the installation and erection of steel, often completed at heights. This work may exist indoors or outdoors and may include physically demanding tasks that often require climbing and lifting.

Location

Suncor - Fort McMurray

Anticipated Start Date

March 2026

Shift

TBD

Travel

Flights provided to site from Edmonton or Calgary

Accommodation

Limited Camp available

Additional

$50.00/day LOCAL premium to Fort McMurray

Job Duties

• Fabricates structural steel, ornamental work and pre‑cast structures on a variety of projects
• Studies blueprints, drawing and specifications to determine the layout of work
• Position steel units, align holes and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and hand wrenches
• Attach cables from a crane and direct crane operators with hand signals and or radio
• Unload and stack steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
• Know, understand, and operate grinders safely in accordance with safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to recognize spool hoisting point and utilize proper rigging techniques and signals while working in a fast‑paced environment
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman (or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT)
• Comfortable working at heights
• Previous rigging experience is required
• CSTS‑09, CSO, or BSO
• OSSA AWP Ticket
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Must be physically able to lift 50lbs
• Able to work well in a team environment

Benefits

• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pension
• Health and Welfare
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Optical/Vision Insurance
  • Massage Therapy
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company‑paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will remain retained for future consideration.