Job Summary

Certa Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced commercial Ironworker/Welder Foreman to lead a crew of 2–5 ironworkers/welders on steel erection projects. You’ll manage daily site operations and resources to complete projects safely and on time while maintaining quality standards.

Work is primarily in town, with out-of-town assignments of varying duration required for some projects.

Responsibilities

- Oversee daily operations on the construction site to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints to plan steel erection activities.
- Conduct safety meetings, enforce site policies and regulations, and train crew members in secure work procedures.
- Manage equipment and resources, complete daily and weekly reports, and communicate progress, issues, and solutions to management.
- Lay out, fit, and tack structural steel.
- Inspect work to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Oversee daily site operations and coordinate ironworkers and welders to complete work efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.
- Mentor team members, train new workers, and address performance issues as needed.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of ironworkers and welders, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications





- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to direct others.
- Knowledge of steel-industry safety procedures and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
- Proficiency in steel layout, rigging, bolting, welding, and crane signaling.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics and work with heavy equipment.
- Ability to lift 50lbs with no restrictions
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and perform physical labour throughout the workday
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Safe use of hand and power tools

Competitive Hourly Wage Compensation will be based on experience, leadership capabilities, qualifications, and demonstrated industry expertise.

Assets That Will Help You Stand Out

While not required, we'd love to hear from candidates who have:

- CWB certification
- Previous Lead Hand experience
- Standard First Aid Certification
- Experience towing trailers and operating company vehicles
- Experience mentoring labourers, apprentices, or junior crew members

Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Hand Ironworker/Welder (Nisku)
🏢 Certa Industries
📍 Nisku