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Journeyperson Welder - Shovels

Fort McMurray, AB, CanadaPosted Oct 20, 2026

Job description

Who We Are OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca The Role We are currently recruiting two Journeyperson Welders to support our Shovel Maintenance Team out of Fort Mc. Murray, AB. This is camp work. This work does not have a set shift as it is outage and/or breakdown driven. Compensation/Benefits CLAC rate Time and a half after 8 hours per day Vacation and stat holiday pay Benefits, RRSP, Pension Short term disability, long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance Paid Training Travel allowance for both local residents and out of province residents Responsibilities/Duties Perform ongoing shovel maintenance, including supporting outages.

Set-up and use cooper heat to aid in the repair of cracks and fatigued metal as per provided procedures Identify cracking and repairs as per procedures Gouging cracked/fatigued metal to remove defects for repair Welding with SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes Work alongside the client as well as other contractors in a group or individual setting General fabrication of components as per drawings and/or instructions Work in outdoor environments and confined spaces regularly Work at heights Able to work independently without direct supervision Experience/Education/Qualifications Journey-certified Welder with Interprovincial Red Seal Certification A minimum 3-5 years of related experience Must be okay with working night shifts Flux core and wire feed experience an asset Experience with the set-up and use of cooper heat is considered an asset Preference will be given to individuals with previous shovel and mine equipment experience Driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract CSO or CSTS2020 Fundamentals certification required Fall Protection ticket required Confined Space ticket required H2S Awareness ticket is required WHMIS 2015 is required Aerial Work Platform (AWP) training an asset OCL Group Inc.

is an equal opportunity employer.

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