Pre Screen Application - Welding

Welding is a designated trade in Alberta. Being designated means that there are regulated standards that must be met. Foreign candidates must have their credentials assessed and approved in order to work as a Journeyman/woman Welder.

Welders join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment. Welding usually involves applying heat to metal pieces to melt and fuse them together. In electric arc welding, heat is created as an electric current flows through an arc between the tip of the welding electrode and the metal. In gas welding, such as oxy-acetylene welding, the flame from the combustion of burning gases melts the metal. In both arc and gas welding, filler materials are melted and added to fill the joint and make it stronger. In resistance welding, the metal piece itself is melted as current flows through it, and no filler is added. Welders use different welding processes and fillers depending upon the type of metal, its size and shape, and requirements for finished product strength.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Develop patterns for projects or follow directions given in layouts, blueprints and work orders
• Clean, check for defects and shape component parts (use of cutting torch may be required)
• Weld parts together using various methods

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Physically fit, able to bend, stretch and kneel
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks
• Ability to manage time, think critically and troubleshoot

FOREIGN NATIONAL WORKERS - WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Foreign national workers who are experienced tradespeople can participate in the Trades Qualifier - Work Experience program to apply to receive certification in an Alberta-designated trade. This certification allows international workers to legally work as a Journeyman/woman in their trade.

• Completion of secondary school
• A minimum of 54 months AND 7020 hours of work experience
• A successful practical exam

PRE SCREEN ASSESSMENT

Please fill out the form below to have your application assessed. We ask immigration relevant questions to determine which work permit(s) you may be eligible for. Once reviewed, you may receive an email to join our exclusive job board, WORK ABROAD CANADA. This job board is for candidates who have demonstrated experience and skills in one or more of the following: agriculture, food processing, construction or a trade (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical, welding, etc.). Employers use this job board frequently to find their workers and connect with candidates directly.