ironworker
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Tasks:
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- Perform job-site calculations.
- Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints.
- Align, weld or bolt units in place.
- Dismantle metal, pre-cast concrete or laminated timber buildings and other structures.
- Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures.
- Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for Indigenous people:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .
Supports for visible minorities:
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.