Apprentice Ironworker

POSITION SUMMARY

Apprentice Ironworkers assist in laying out, installing, and fabricating structural steel in live and greenfield environments. Work assignments include cutting steel, interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, assisting welders, and setting structural steel.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Name: Mount Bracey Compressor Station

Nearest City: Prince George, B.C (Camp Project)

Shift: 14 Days on/7 Days off

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work
• Assemble and erect prefabricated structural supports
• Signal crane operators to position steel units according to plan
• Erect and install hoisting, equipment, and rigging
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts
• Unload and install pre-cast components
• Performs physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates while standing for extended periods of time and securing steel in hard-to-reach areas
• Identifies, initiates, recommends, and assists in issue resolution processes
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the work being done
• Perform other labour duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate provincial or federal authority

Experience

• Previous construction experience an asset
• Experience working at heights an asset

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors

Why work for Strike:

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and then later recognized at the Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike, we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.

Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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