Structural Ironworker

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Whitemud Ironworks Limited is one of the largest open-shop commercial steel fabricator and erector in Western Canada. As a fully integrated company, we specialize in structural and miscellaneous steel projects within the commercial sector.

Recognized as an industry leader, Whitemud Ironworks has grown substantially over the past 25+ years thanks to our strong reputation for quality and reliability. We currently operate established offices and construction crews in both British Columbia and Alberta, with three fabrication facilities across Alberta totaling over 400,000 square feet.

Today, we’re proud to have a dedicated team of 250+ employees — and we’re still growing. As we gear up for another busy year, we are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our team!

Why Join Us?

Are you tired of working in camps or being away from your family? At Whitemud Ironworks, we offer the opportunity to work on local projects — so you can be home every night and enjoy year-round, stable employment close to home.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Engaging and Varied Projects that keep your work interesting all year round
• Continuous Learning and Development through ongoing training, mentorship, and hands-on experience
• Apprenticeship Support — we’ll hold your job while you attend training, and reimburse your tuition when you return
• A Family-First Culture that values your work-life balance and understands your priorities
• A Competitive Compensation Package, including full benefits and RRSP matching

About the Position

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Ironworkers with a passion for commercial construction projects to join our dynamic team in Vancouver. Whether you're a Journeyperson or an Apprentice eager to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to accurately lay out work
• Offload, sort, and prepare structural steel components for erection
• Erect structural, ornamental, and miscellaneous metal components safely and efficiently
• Perform reconstructive and modification work on existing steel structures

The ideal candidate will have:

• Journeyperson, Apprentice, or relevant experience as an Ironworker (unticketed candidates with strong experience are also welcome)
• Previous experience in commercial construction projects is preferred
• Flexibility to work locally, out of town, and overtime as required
• A reliable, safety-conscious attitude and strong teamwork skills

Please Note:
This is a local position based in Vancouver — fly-in/fly-out is not available.

Interested in joining our team?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted by our Human Resources Department to schedule an initial phone interview.

Whitemud Ironworks is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome individuals of all ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races, ethnic origins, ancestries, citizenships, places of origin, creeds, and abilities to join our team and realize their full potential.

We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any point, please contact our HR Department.

Please note: We are not accepting agency resumes for this position at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• structural ironworking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person