Welder Journeyperson 1 (Shop)

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Journeyperson 1 Welder (Shop) you will be responsible for performing welding repairs and fabricating new parts using various metals such as aluminum and stainless steel. Primary duties include: • Meet with customers to identify their needs including deadlines, review and discuss drawings and blueprints and provide estimates on required time and materials. • Perform welding including disassembling parts, inspecting damage, determining the cut list, preparing surfaces to be welded (for example: grinding, using wire brush and cleaning surfaces). • Use cutting, heating and welding equipment and applying various welding processes. • Review and interpret engineered drawings to design prototypes and fabricate new parts for various work orders including handrails, truck bodies, sanders, hot boxes and frost hogs. Qualifications • A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) and a valid Journeyman Welder Certificate recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board with Inter-Provincial certificate seal. • Preference will be given to those with a Canadian Welding Bureau certificate - mild steel and a minimum of 3 years of post-ticket experience. • A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending. • Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), "B" Pressure and/or Level 1 Welder Inspector certification are considered assets. • Previous experience using equipment such as brake press and/or shear, knowledge of aluminum and stainless work and the ability to read engineering drawings is preferred. • Success in this position requires strong leadership and customer service skills. • Demonstrate strong attention to technical detail and the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team. • Ability to complete Audio Metric testing. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a shop environment and is subject to hazards such as arc-flashes, chemicals, fumes and gases. Pre-employment Requirements • Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit. • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months. Position and Pay Information • Business Unit: Fleet and Inventory • Union: CUPE Local 37 • Position Type: 1 Permanent • Compensation: $47.44 per hour - 52.54 per hour • Hours of work: Non-standard 40 hour work week • Days of work: This position typically works Fri - Mon, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm. • Location: Various • Audience: Internal/External • Apply By: July 31, 2026 • Job ID: 314866