journeyman/woman ironworker

Government of Canada; Squamish; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government authority in Squamish is looking for a skilled worker to erect scaffolding and assist with various construction tasks outdoors. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, the ability to handle heavy loads, and a keen attention to detail. The role requires frequent travel and the capability to work at heights. Health benefits include a dental plan and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.
• Familiarity with blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework, and other working platforms.
• Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints.
• Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms.
• Unload and position steel units for hoisting.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Physical endurance

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints
• Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures
• Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Install reinforcing steel

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan