About this role
Laurentides Ébénisterie is a woodworking and metal fabrication shop in Ange-Gardien, QC. We build custom fixtures, frames and hardware assemblies for local clients, and this opening is for someone starting out in the trade who wants to learn welding properly on the shop floor.
Most days you will work at a bench beside an experienced welder, preparing metal, holding parts in place and running practice welds under supervision. You will read simple drawings, cut and fit stock, clean up finished pieces and keep your station and the shop tidy. Work is indoors and steady, Monday to Friday.
What you'll be doing
- Preparation. Cut, grind and clean metal stock to size before parts go to the welding bench.
- Fitting. Hold and clamp components in alignment so the experienced welder can tack them in place.
- Welding. Run MIG and stick welds on mild steel under supervision, starting with practice pieces.
- Finishing and housekeeping. Grind welds smooth, check your own work and keep the bench and shop floor clear.
What they're asking for
- Certification. You must be registered or willing to register as an apprentice with Compétences Emploi or a recognized welding program.
- Experience. No experience needed; we will train the right person.
- Tickets. You need to be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to read basic drawings in French or English.
- Conditions. You must be able to lift 25 kg, stand for a full shift and work safely around heat and sparks.
What the employer offers
- Training. Paid hours with an experienced welder who will teach you MIG and stick on the job.
- Gear. We provide the welding helmet, gloves and apron; you bring your own safety boots.
- Pay extras. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours, and there is a small annual tool allowance.
About welding work in Canada
What the work is
Welders join metal on construction sites, in fabrication shops and during maintenance work. Processes include MIG, TIG, stick and flux-core, and the job often involves reading drawings, fitting parts and inspecting your own work. Shop work is indoors and steady; site work is outdoors in every kind of weather.
What employers usually ask for
Most employers want a provincial welding certificate or a recognised trade qualification, plus a current weld test. Canadian Welding Bureau certification is frequently required for structural work. Employers test candidates practically, so a certificate on its own will not get you hired — bring evidence of what you can actually run.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Welding is a Red Seal trade in Canada. Foreign qualifications are not recognised automatically; the usual route is a trade assessment followed by a practical test, often after you arrive. CWB tickets are tied to specific processes and welding positions and must be renewed periodically.