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Apprentice Ironworker

  • Prince George, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Internship

Job summary

Apprentice Ironworkers assist in the layout, installation, and fabrication of structural steel in various environments. Key tasks include interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, and performing physically demanding labor to secure steel components.

Job details

Location: Prince George, British Columbia Position Summary Apprentice Ironworkers assist in laying out, installing, and fabricating structural steel in live and greenfield environments. Work assignments include cutting steel, interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, assisting welders, and setting structural steel. Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness. Project Details Project Name: Mount Bracey Compressor Station Nearest City: Prince George, BC (Camp Project) Shift: 14 Days On / 7 Days Off Travel Allowance: $400/shift Camp Retention: $25/day Core Accountabilities Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work Assemble and erect prefabricated structural supports Signal crane operators to position steel units according to plan Erect and install, hoisting, equipment install, and rigging Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts Unload and install pre-cast components Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates while standing for extended periods and securing steel in hard-to-reach areas Identify, initiate, recommend, and assist in issue resolution processes Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the work being done Perform other labour duties as required Qualifications Education Must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate provincial or federal authority Experience Previous construction experience is an asset Experience working at heights is an asset Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing Able to lift 50 pounds Comfortable working outdoors Safety Tickets Required CSTS 2020 or Common Safety Orientation (CSO) Bear or Wildlife Awareness course Fall Protection Training Aerial Work Platform Training Why Work for Strike Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, Strike provides energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada. We continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007 and at the Platinum Level since 2018. Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. We reward our people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Safety is our main value — every employee gets home safe. We provide the safest equipment and procedures, and have created a community that supports physical and mental health. We value treating others as we wish to be treated, fostering a welcoming and inclusive team. Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join our fast-growing company with a small business feel.

What you’ll do

Apprentice Ironworkers assist in the layout, installation, and fabrication of structural steel in various environments. Key tasks include interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, and performing physically demanding labor to secure steel components.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered Apprentices with the appropriate provincial or federal authority and be able to pass drug and alcohol testing. Required certifications include CSTS 2020/CSO, Fall Protection, Aerial Work Platform, and Bear/Wildlife Awareness.

Benefits

  • Travel Allowance
  • Camp Retention

Listed skills

  • Heavy Lifting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Structural Steel Installation
  • Rigging
  • Crane Signaling
  • Fabrication
  • Welding Assistance
  • Power Tool Usage
  • Hand Tool Usage
  • Hoisting
  • Heavy Lifting

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing

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