Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description As a Welder–Fitter, you will perform electric arc welding, layout, cutting, forming, and assembly of metal parts according to drawings and specifications. You will set up and maintain equipment, and replace electrode wires as needed. You will carry out leak tests, apply joints, and work with patterns and jigs. You will operate profiling machines and handle the fitting, alignment, and straightening of metal components, while meeting all quality standards.
Compensation
- $33.41/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $37.11/hour.
- Overtime paid at double time.
Work Schedule
- Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day
- Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium
- Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium
- Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.
You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed. Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
- Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
- Paid holidays during site closure
- Retirement plan
- Positive work environment supported by the employer
- Free on-site parking
At Davie, we know that moving is a big change . To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.
Requirements To maintain the quality of our operations, you must have one of the following qualifications:
- DEP in Welding and Fitting OR
- Experience in welding;
- CWB FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) certification is an asset;
- Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).
Davie looks forward to meeting you.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description As a Welder–Fitter, you will perform electric arc welding, layout, cutting, forming, and assembly of metal parts according to drawings and specifications. You will set up and maintain equipment, and replace electrode wires as needed. You will carry out leak tests, apply joints, and work with patterns and jigs. You will operate profiling machines and handle the fitting, alignment, and straightening of metal components, while meeting all quality standards.
Compensation
- $33.41/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $37.11/hour.
- Overtime paid at double time.
Work Schedule
- Day: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day
- Evening: 4-day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium
- Weekend: 3-day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium
- Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.
You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed. Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
- Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
- Paid holidays during site closure
- Retirement plan
- Positive work environment supported by the employer
- Free on-site parking
At Davie, we know that moving is a big change . To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.
Requirements To maintain the quality of our operations, you must have one of the following qualifications:
- DEP in Welding and Fitting OR
- Experience in welding;
- CWB FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) certification is an asset;
- Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).
Davie looks forward to meeting you.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.