Welder – Winnipeg

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts, providing North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Perform quality cuts with oxy & acet., air gouge and lancing;

Fits steel;

Fabricates steel;

Repair various structural components on bridges such as cracked stringers, floor beams and perforated web members by installing splice plates, reinforcing plates, reinforcing angles and other repair schemes provided;

Read and interpret drawings;

Material ordering.

All other duties assigned by the structures supervisor.

An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This can be a high risk environment as you will be working around heavy moving equipment;

Employees must remain focused at all times and be willing to work in a team environment.

The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have certification as a journeyman welder and must pass the CP Rail qualifying test;

Have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with the various welding procedures;

Comprehend blueprints and be able to develop layout patters for projects and calculate quantities of materials;

Have a thorough knowledge of metals, electrodes, welding gases and gas welding filler rods;

Be able to recognize defective welds, determine the cause, and perform proper repair procedures to the defective area;

Have a working knowledge of the mathematical calculations pertaining to the welding trade

Must possess a valid driver’s license;

A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry;

Be comfortable working on structures at heights with proper fall protection equipment.

Ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations is essential written and verbal communications skills;

Ability to work as a valuable member of a team.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Program

Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is considered safety sensitive; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical evaluation that includes a vision, hearing, drug screening and pre-employment physical.

Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

Criminal history check

Reference check

Education verification

CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).