Overview
Join the Acden Team!
We take pride in your progress. Let us lead you to SUCCESS!
Are you interested in a lifelong career with an organization that recognizes talent and promotes from within? Let us propel you forward in a career delivering leading-edge heavy welding and machining services at Acden Lemax, a state-of-the-art machining, welding, and fabrication shop in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
We’re currently recruiting 2nd Year and 3rd Year Welder Apprentices – invest in your future and join our team! You will work closely with a group of Journeyperson Welders on a job that fits your strengths, interests, and career goals.
This is a local position in Fort McMurray, you must have your own accommodation and transportation. It is located at our Town shop in Saprae Creek Industrial Park. The shift rotation is seven (7) on, seven (7) off, 12 hour rotating day and night shifts. Hours, schedules, and locations may change from time to time due to operational and training requirements.
What will you get exposure to?
- Working alongside and observing an assigned Journeyperson Welder
- Reading and interpreting blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operating manual, semi-automatic welding and/or flame-cutting equipment
- Repairing worn out parts
- Working safely and efficiently as a team member in a busy machining, fabrication, and welding shop
What are the job requirements?
- Currently enrolled in a Welding apprenticeship program
- Experience utilizing a variety of hand and power tools
- Successfully complete a comprehensive Drug, Alcohol, and Audiometric pre-employment testing
- Valid Common Safety Orientation (CSO); or OSSA BSO Certificate, or a combination of CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional certificates
- Must be physically fit, position involves extensive walking, carrying heavy materials, climbing and awkward positions.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive industry wage
- Opportunity to participate in Acden’s RRSP Contribution Matching Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- A position that allows for Work/Life Balance
- Join Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events
- Participate in Acden’s immediate Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan which includes health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth with our Training and Development Fund
- Employee perks and discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis
We invite you to learn more about us and apply on our website at www.acden.com/careers.
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. We would like to thank all who apply for your interest in working on our team; however, only those selected for a preliminary interview will be contacted.
Acden is a proudly indigenous-owned organization. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous people (including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), Women, Visible Minorities, or Persons with a Disability. Acden is owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN); Please specify if you are a member of the ACFN.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled in a Welding Apprenticeship program?
- Are you eligible to work on all oil sand sites within the RMWB region?
- Are you able to commute or relocate to Fort McMurray, AB?
Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CSO, OSSA BSO, or combination of CSTS-09 and OSSA (preferred)