Welder JP

Tacten is currently recruiting for CWB Structural Welders to join our project team in Fernie BC. If you are seeking a dynamic industrial environment with opportunities for individual growth and learning, this is for you.

• Project based work supporting our client in the region
• Salary is CA$47.50/hr to CA$54.50/hr. based on qualifications and certifications
• Candidates muct be able to legally work in Canada
• Position require local candidates or willing to relocate

• Perform welding tasks using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes to weld structural components per engineering specifications and industry standards.
• Weld in various positions—flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead—ensuring strong, high-quality welds that meet project requirements.
• Read and interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS), blueprints, and technical drawings to determine material requirements and assembly instructions.
• Prepare materials for welding by cleaning, cutting, and fitting components.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment to ensure proper functionality and safe operation.
• Inspect welds for defects, measure dimensions for compliance with CWB standards, and perform necessary repairs or rework as required.
• Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) such as visual inspection, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle testing when required.
• Adjust welding techniques as needed to correct defects and maintain high-quality workmanship.
• Follow all workplace safety regulations, including proper use of PPE, safe handling of welding equipment, and adherence to industry codes such as CSA W47.1 and W59.
• Comply with CWB standards, industry regulations, and company policies to ensure high-quality and safe welding practices.

• Journeyman Welding Certification or Regisitiered Apprentice required

• CWB SMAW all position certication required
• IRATA Level 1 required or willingness to obtain
• All sfatey certifications as per required by provincial legislation
• Candidates must be local to Fernie and/or Sparwood BC area or willing to relocate

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.