Even great teams need a break! Our shipyard will be closed for a summer shutdown

from July 18 to August 2. See you soon!

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

• $34.64/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then a rate of $38.49/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.

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!