Welder jobs in Canada (766 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 766
Employers: 527

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.41Across 295 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%2 listings
On-site: 99%760 listings

Not specified: 1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include JobsMedia.io (22), Tigercat | MacDonald Steel (12), Powell (10).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Acier Select Inc
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- $24 to $31 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Oakville, ON
- Full-time
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Welder Testing Support - Competition ID: 4828
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
- Temporary
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- Full-time
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Saint-Césaire, QC
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Tremcar
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC · St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
- Full-time
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JobsMedia.io
Saint-Léonard, NB
- Full-time
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JobsMedia.io
Saint-Antoine-Abbé, QC
- Full-time
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JobsMedia.io
Saint-Antoine-Abbé, QC
- Full-time
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JobsMedia.io
Victoriaville, QC
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Welder Testing Support - Competition ID: 4828

Surrey, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Original job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4828
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Student Assistant
Days of Work (BCGEU):
Hours of Work (BCGEU):
Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Welder Testing Coordinator.

Summary

The Student Assistant, Welder Testing Support provides general operational assistance in support of KPU welder testing. The role supports preparation of materials, maintenance of workspaces, and basic logistical tasks that contribute to program delivery, and shop readiness.

Work is routine in nature and aligned with foundational skills taught within the program, with tasks completed under supervision and in accordance with established safety procedures.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare materials and resources for instructional activities and student assessments.
Support setup, organization, and basic cleaning of shop and workspace areas for welder testing.
Complete routine entry-level preparation tasks aligned with program coursework (e.g., material or coupon preparation).
Provide logistical support during testing, as directed.
Monitor basic supply needs and report issues to instructional staff.
Follow all safety procedures, including appropriate PPE and tool usage.

Qualifications

Active student within a relevant trades program at the Faculty of Trades and Technology.
Familiarity with shop safety practices and appropriate PPE usage through coursework.
Ability to perform routine hands-on tasks in a shop environment.
Reliable, organized, and able to manage time within scheduled shifts.
Demonstrates attention to detail and willingness to support team operations.
Able to follow instructions and work both independently and collaboratively.
Physically able to perform light material handling and shop support activities.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following

Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

Prepare materials and resources for instructional activities and assessments, and help set up, organize, and clean shop areas for welder testing. Provide routine preparation and logistical support during testing, monitor supply needs, and follow established safety procedures under supervision.

Requirements

Applicants must be active students in a relevant trades program at the Faculty of Trades and Technology and have coursework-based familiarity with shop safety and appropriate PPE. They must be able to perform routine hands-on shop tasks, handle light materials, manage scheduled shifts reliably, pay attention to detail, and follow instructions while working independently or with a team.

Skills

Shop Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Usage
Material Preparation
Shop Setup And Organization
Workspace Cleaning
Basic Material Handling
Welder Testing Support
Supply Monitoring
Following Instructions
Time Management
Attention To Detail
Organization
Teamwork
Independent Work

Benefits

Extended Health And Dental Benefits
Healthcare Spending Account
Vacation
Defined Pension Plan
Parenthood Top-Up
Sick Leave
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Professional Development Days
Tuition Waiver
In-House Training And Development
Inter-Campus Transportation

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Keywords

Welder Testing
Trades Program
Faculty Of Trades And Technology
Shop Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Material Preparation
Coupon Preparation
Student Assessments
Instructional Activities
Shop Setup
Workspace Organization
Shop Cleaning
Logistical Support
Supply Monitoring
Tool Usage
Light Material Handling
Safety Procedures

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