Overview
We have proudly served the Canadian construction industry for over 100 years. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full-service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reduces risk, and delivers results.
We provide a comprehensive range of construction services from new construction for industrial, commercial, and institutional markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services, heavy civil construction, and contract surface mining; as well as vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades. For over 100 years, we have been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders.
Why Work for Us
This position is based in the Fort McMurray, AB area on our CNRL Horizon site. This is a turnaround position with a turnaround schedule of 18 consecutive 12 hours days. Flights are provided from Calgary and Edmonton and Camp accommodations are included.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is above industry average and increases with experience
Flights and camp provided
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the Promise and contribute to it becoming embedded across the organization.
Assemble hoisting equipment and rigging, such as cables, pulleys, and hooks, to move heavy equipment and materials.
Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors
Drive drift pins through rivet holes in order to align rivet holes in structural-steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
Erect metal and precast concrete components for structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, and highway guard rails.
Fasten structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Force structural-steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, and hand tools.
Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members.
Pull, push, or pry structural-steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
Ride on girders or other structural-steel members to position them or use rope to guide them into position.
Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
Catch hot rivets in buckets, and insert rivets in holes, using tongs.
Cut, bend, and weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Dismantle structures and equipment.
Fabricate metal parts such as steel frames, columns, beams, and girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Hold rivets while riveters use air-hammers to form heads on rivets.
Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, and valves, depending on types of structures being assembled.
Place blocks under reinforcing bars used to reinforce floors.
Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Ensure work areas are kept clean and free of hazards.
Ensure tools and equipment are returned to job boxes and tool cribs.
Report all incidents, “near miss” incidents including damages/non-damage, injury/non-injury incidents.
Review and participate in the preparation of safe work practices/procedures as required.
Other tasks and labor duties as required on the jobsite.
Working Conditions
Work to begin mid May and run through until end of June
Camp and flights provided
Working both indoors and outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions
Working at heights
Working in and around noise and dust
Must be clean shaven
Personal safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
Qualifications
Journeyman Ironworker ticket
Valid driver’s licence
Valid H2S Alive
CSO
Valid AWP and/or Fall Arrest an asset
Experience in heavy oil operating environment
Positive attitude towards safety
Ability to take direction and follow through on instructions
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements
Stand or walk for long periods of time
Ability to stand, crouch, and kneel for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 25kg
Climbing stairs/ladders regularly
Exposure to hazards such as heights, power tools, slips, falls, falling objects, and sharp hand tools
Covid-19
Bird will accommodate requests from clients to uphold health and safety requirements on their project site. As such, candidates may be required to have proof of full vaccination prior to onboarding as an employee.
About Us
Safety, sustainability, collaboration, and integrity are core company values that encourage innovation and make a lasting difference in meeting the goals of our stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. We strongly support and encourage employees to get involved and give back in their local communities. We expect our employees to bring their best to work every day and in return, management recognizes and rewards employees for their valued contribution through competitive compensation, robust benefits, health and wellness programs, and learning development opportunities.
Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.
Unsolicited resumes and phone inquiries from 3rd party agencies will not be accepted.
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