About Us

Deep Shore Marine Contracting Inc. is an established marine construction company serving Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in permanent docks, boathouses, shoreline erosion control, steel pile installation, barge operations, excavation, and general marine construction.

We are looking for a highly experienced, dependable, and versatile CWB Welder / Fabricator to join our team.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, works well independently and as part of a small crew, and is comfortable performing a variety of tasks beyond welding.

Key Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Welding & Steel Fabrication

- Steel preparation, layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
- Perform high-quality stick welding (SMAW) on structural steel components.
- Fabricate and install steel components for docks, boathouses, barges, and other marine structures.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, measurements, and specifications.
- Operate cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
- Perform welding and fabrication both in the shop and on active construction sites.
- Inspect completed welds and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

- Perform welding repairs and modifications to heavy equipment, barges, trailers, and construction machinery.
- Assist with general equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Identify potential equipment issues and recommend appropriate repairs.

General Construction & Labour

- Assist with carpentry, framing, decking,



and dock construction.
- Participate in general marine construction, excavation, and shoreline projects.
- Load, unload, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
- Assist with equipment mobilization and site preparation.
- Perform general labour duties as required to support daily operations.
- Work safely and efficiently in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 10 years of professional welding and fabrication experience.
- Valid CWB welding qualification under CSA W47.1 (Steel).
- Strong proficiency in stick welding (SMAW), including positional welding.
- Extensive experience with structural steel fabrication, cutting, fitting, and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and work independently.
- Experience with heavy equipment welding repairs and modifications.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- Physically capable of performing demanding construction work.
- Comfortable working outdoors and around heavy equipment.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively within a small team.
- Valid Ontario driver's license and reliable transportation.

Additional Assets

- Experience with MIG (GMAW) and flux-core (FCAW) welding.




- Experience in marine construction, dock building, or structural steel installation.
- Heavy equipment operation experience.
- Carpentry and general construction experience.
- DZ driver's license.
- Experience with hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment repairs.
- Working at Heights and other construction safety certifications.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time seasonal employment with potential for additional work depending on project requirements.
- A variety of projects involving welding, fabrication, marine construction, and heavy equipment.
- Opportunity to work with specialized marine construction equipment.
- Supportive, experienced, and hardworking team environment.
- Opportunities to take ownership of fabrication and repair projects.

Work Environment This is not a shop-only welding position. The successful candidate must be willing and capable of performing a variety of duties throughout the workday.

While welding and steel fabrication will be primary responsibilities, the position also involves equipment repairs, carpentry, general construction, and labour as required.

Our projects take place throughout Ottawa and the surrounding areas, often in outdoor and waterfront environments.

Pay: $34.00-$39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 52.0 per week

Perks

- On-site parking

Experience:
- Welding: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Welding Bureau Certification (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 CWB Welder / Fabricator (Kars - Osgoode)
🏢 Deep Shore Marine Contracting
📍 Kars - Osgoode