Welding jobs in Canada: Salary, job search and immigration opportunities

The profession of welder is in demand in Canada. The greatest demand for welders in Canada is in construction-related industries, such as architectural and structural steelwork.

Technological advances have also increased the demand for highly skilled welders and welding machine operators who know how to apply new technologies to their work.

In this article, we'll look at:

• of wages for welders in Canada;
• professional responsibilities;
• where and how welders work in Canada;
• eligibility requirements;
• immigration programs to Canada;
• the perspective of the profession.

Welder's salary

A welder's salary in Canada depends on different factors: job requirements, qualifications, working conditions and the location of the employer. Experienced welders earn more than beginners. In addition, wages vary depending on what type of welding is required.

According to official information, welders in Canada on average earn $52,457 per year or $4,400 per month. Those who work on pipelines in remote locations in Canada can earn up to $100,000 CAD per year or $8,330 CAD per month.

Welders in Canada — what do they do?

According to the Canadian Occupational Handbook, welders in Canada:

• Read and interpret welding process drawings or specifications.
• Use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), submerged arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxyacetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW).
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate soldering equipment.
• Operate metalworking machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Repair worn metal parts by welding on additional layers.

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