Pacific Ropes is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Welder for on-call, casual roles on complex industrial projects across the Greater Vancouver Area. This unique position combines advanced welding expertise with dynamic rope access environments, allowing you to tackle fabrication and repair tasks in challenging locations. If you thrive on variety, precision, and working within a top-tier safety culture, this role offers an exceptional way to expand your skills.
Company Overview
Pacific Ropes is a leader in specialized industrial services across Canada. We are more than just rope access; we are a full-service provider delivering high-quality solutions in welding, fabrication, confined space rescue, inspections, and training for sectors like Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and Wind Energy. Our core commitment is to advance the industry while fostering a safe, supportive, and team-oriented environment for every professional on our crew.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be a key technical resource on varied projects, often supporting rope access teams. Your duties will include:
- Performing high-quality welding and fabrication on steel structures, piping, and industrial equipment to precise specifications.
- Working safely at height or in confined spaces as part of a rope access team to complete installations, repairs, and modifications.
- Reading and accurately interpreting engineering blueprints, drawings, and weld procedure specifications.
- Ensuring all work meets or exceeds CWB standards, client requirements, and Pacific Ropes’ stringent safety protocols.
- Maintaining and preparing welding equipment and contributing to a safe, organized worksite.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong industrial background and the right certifications:
- Journeyperson Welder status (Red Seal certification is strongly preferred).
- Valid CWB certifications or equivalent for relevant welding processes.
- Proven experience in structural steel, industrial maintenance, and fabrication.
- Physical fitness and a clear comfort level with working at heights.
- Excellent attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to safety.
- Rope Access certification (IRATA Level 1-3) is a significant asset; willingness to undergo company-sponsored training is required for candidates without it.
Benefits and Perks
This casual role is designed for skilled professionals seeking challenging work with leading benefits:
- Earn between $30.00 – $45.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications.
- Opportunities to obtain or advance rope access (IRATA) certifications.
- Work on diverse, high-profile projects across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
- Join a team where safety and support are foundational values.
- An on-call structure that can accommodate other commitments.
How to Apply
If you are a certified welder with industrial experience and an interest in rope access work, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and copies of relevant certifications (CWB, Red Seal, IRATA) to [email protected]. Clearly indicate your availability and highlight your experience with structural steel and industrial projects.
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from skilled welders ready to tackle unique challenges with our team.