Welder Apprentice - CNRL - Fort McMurray

153 Primoris Mine Services LP (Canada); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

153 Primoris Mine Services LP (Canada) is seeking a Welder Apprentice for an on-site camp-based role starting November 5, 2026 in Canada. The position involves joining pipe, steel, beams, vessels, and other metal components in indoor or outdoor settings.

It is a physically demanding role with safety-first expectations and OH&S compliance. The role offers an hourly rate of $35.55–$45.71 and includes travel from Edmonton/Calgary, with camp accommodation available.

Qualifications

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT CSO.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards.
• Read and interpret blue prints to determine requirements of the job.
• Join or sever metals in beams, vessels, piping, and other metal components.
• Utilize different processes and fillers depending on the Client requirements.
• Clean and check weld for defects.
• Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Physically fit

Blueprint reading

Safety mindful

Education

Alberta registered apprentice or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT CSO

Job description

Job Overview: COMPANY PROFILE 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 Welder Apprentice is involved in the joining of pipe, steel, beams, vessels, and other metal components. This work may exist indoors or outdoors and may be physically demanding.

Anticipated Start Date: November 5, 2026 Location: CNRL Horizon Maintenance Shift: 7/7 Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton and Calgary Accommodation: Camp available Hourly Rate: $35.55 - $45.71 **1st, 2nd, and 3rd year Apprentices

JOB DUTIES

• Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards
• Read and interpret blue prints to determine requirements of the job
• Join or sever metals in beams, vessels, piping, and other metal components
• Utilize different processes and fillers depending on the Client requirements
• Clean and check weld for defects
• Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings
• May perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT CSO required
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Must be physically able to lift 50lbs and climb in/under units in the field
• Organized and self-motivated
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.