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Journeyperson - Welder

Regina, SK
CA$36 - CA$40/hourly
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Health and wellness benefits
Educational support and in-house courses

About the role

Job ID : 3145

Openings : 1

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: Corporate Services

Department: Facilities & Fleet

Branch: Civic Fleet Maintenance

Location Name : Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type : Term

Hourly Salary: $35.98 - $39.67 (Include $3.50/hour Market Supplement)

Date Posted : October 20th, 2025

Closing Date: November 3rd, 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing welding, brazing, soldering, cutting and fabrication duties related to the maintenance and repair of all City of Regina fleet vehicles and equipment. This position reports to the Heavy Equipment Trades Coordinator. Key Duties & Responsibilities

Repair, installation, erection, alteration or fabrication of a variety of structures and equipment associated with the City’s fleet vehicles and mobile equipment. Utilizes arc, acetylene, MIG or other welding equipment to perform welding, cutting, soldering and brazing duties in the construction. Uses welding equipment, band saw, sander, hydraulic press, drill press, pipe threader and various hand tools and equipment to dis-assemble, repair, fabricate or prepare work pieces, and re-assemble Chips and grinds off excess weld, slag, spatter, rough spots and burrs. Prepares work pieces for priming and painting and applies primer and/or paint to fabricated or repaired areas as required. Supervises other apprentices as required. Performs related work as required. Key Qualifications

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a Journeyperson Certification in the welding trade, coupled with two (2) years journeyperson experience in the welding trade and willing to obtain CWB certification. Knowledge of the science pertaining to metals, alloys, combustion gases, basic electricity and the effects of expansion and shrinkage on metal due to heat. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of welding, brazing, soldering, flame and air/arc cutting using a variety of welding equipment. Knowledge of the Prov. OH&S regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and ability to work safely with a variety of tools and equipment in the presence of showering sparks, hot metal and noxious fumes. Experience and some knowledge of the work of related trades. (Mechanical repairs and tools required). Ability to understand and visualize from plans, sketches, drawings, specifications and oral instructions, the relationships and arrangement of parts and assemblies to be joined; ability to discern pertinent details of bead sizes, penetration, evenness in weld, differences in shape, dimensions and alignment. Ability to recognize colour-coded metals, welding rods and ferrous metals by grinder-spark tests, flame temperature and colour differences between hot and molten metal at time of bonding or fusing. Ability to perform medium to heavy work requiring lifting of materials, tools and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds; capacity to work in awkward positions such as performing overhead welds. Ability to move and manipulate work pieces, controls, electrodes, filler rod, etc., quickly and accurately during set up, welding, brazing and cutting operations. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions, maintain accurate records on labour and materials. Ability to supervise apprentices as assigned. Working/Other Conditions

Must possess a valid First Aid Certificate. Must provide a basic set of hand tools for the trade. Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to complete training and successfully qualify for a Class 3A drivers license. The employee will be required to work in a variety of inclement weather conditions outside of the welding facility throughout various areas of the City of Regina Shift work may be required. Be required to work in Fleet Maintenance functional areas other than in the Welding Shop as necessary

Additional Requirements: Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy. Proof of education is required. Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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About City of Regina, SK

Government Administration
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Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the 16th largest city in Canada with a population of 230,725 (Source: Statistics Canada, 2017). Regina is located in the south central area of the province. The city covers an area of 118.4 square kilometers. It is in the middle of the Prairie Provinces with Alberta to the west, and Manitoba to the east. It borders the American states of Montana and North Dakota. Latitude: 50 degrees 26 min north Longitude: 104 degrees 40 min west Elevation: 577 m above sea level.