Ironworker
Company operating name : Aecon Construction Solutions Inc.
Business legal name : Aecon Construction Solutions Inc.
Business address : 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105, Toronto, ON, M9W 7K6
Title of position : Ironworker
NOC : NOC 72105 Ironworkers
Location of Work : Various Projects across Alberta, Canada
Office Location : 53367 RR 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4V4
Terms of Employment : This is a full-time, project-based position
Employment Conditions : Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
Start Date : As soon as possible
Number of positions : 25
Travel Requirements : Travel will be required to Aecon’s sites throughout Canada
Language : English
Essential Function and Responsibilities
Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Ironworker will be responsible for providing full cycle, in depth knowledge and support for the profession of Ironworker to ensure Aecon Construction Solutions Inc.
achieves their general and specific project objectives.
- Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work
- Unload and stack steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
- Erect and install scaffolding, construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment
- Assemble rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move heavy equipment and materials
- Attach cables from a crane or derrick and direct crane operators with hand signals or radios
- Position steel units, align holes and insert temporary bolts
- Check the alignments and join steel parts by bolting or tack welding them with an electric arc process
- Assemble and erect prefabricated metal structures
- Select, cut, bend, position, and secure steel bars or wire mesh in concrete forms to reinforce the concrete
- Install ornamental and other structural metalwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, railings and power doors
- Unload and install pre-cast components
Required Knowledge and Skills
- 2-3 years’ experience Interpretation of structural, architectural, engineering and erection drawings.
- 2-3 years’ experience rigging, hoisting, lifting, and working with cranes
- 2-3 years’ experience using pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic tools.
- 2-3 years’ experience industrial construction experience.
- Physical strength and stamina
- Manual dexterity
- A safety-conscious attitude
- The ability to work with others in a team
- Must be willing to work in remote job locations
Compensation and Benefits
- $38.56 $45.33 hourly rate
- 5 / 2 shift, 8 hours per day flexible to change per project requirements
- Overtime is given at the rate of 1.5 times the employee straight time hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
- Overtime will be paid when an employee works on any regularly scheduled day off
- All compensation and benefits will be in accordance with the Project Labour Agreement
- 10% vacation pay will be provided in accordance with the Project Labour Agreement
- Camp accommodations or Living out Allowance (LOA) provided for work on site
- Transportation to site provided
Working Conditions and Environment
- Primary work location at site in Edmonton, Alberta with work and travel required throughout Alberta
- Repetitive movement
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Continuously changing work tasks
- Ability to work a significant amount of hours throughout the day
- Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments
Contact Information :
28 Quarry Park Blvd, Suite 310, Calgary, AB, T2C 5P9
Telephone : 416.297.2600
Fax : 403-695-3090
Email : [email protected]
Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.
Upon request, Aecon accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.