Welder, Structural and Bridge Fabrication

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Job Description

Location  Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Sector  Structural steel and bridge fabrication

Positions  20, with a February 2027 start

Pay  CAD 24 to 32 an hour depending on tickets and experience, night shift premium

Hours  40 to 45 hours a week, day and night shifts, overtime available

Contract  Permanent

About the role

Experienced welders for a long-established structural steel and bridge fabricator in Dartmouth, a short drive from Halifax. The employer is a designated employer under the Atlantic Immigration Program and has a strong track record of bringing in skilled tradespeople from overseas and settling them well.

What you will be doing

  • FCAW and SMAW welding on heavy structural steel and bridge girders
  • Working to CWB procedures with inspection at every stage
  • Fit-up assistance and preparation of joints
  • Day or night shift as part of a production crew

What you need

  • Three years or more structural welding experience, FCAW essential
  • Red Seal or equivalent trade qualification preferred
  • Able to pass a weld test, which Sama can arrange in Ireland, the UK, South Africa or the UAE before any offer
  • Good working English

What we offer

  • Direct employment with the hiring company. You are never employed by an agency
  • Support from Sama from your first conversation through to your start date and after
  • No fees, ever. Sama Talent never charges a candidate for anything, at any stage. The employer pays us

We read every application that comes in. Due to the volume we receive we are not able to respond to everyone, but we will be in touch if your background suits this role or another we are working on.