Our Waste, Utility and Environment area is accepting applications for the term position of Apprentice Welder. The Apprentice Welder position is responsible for completing a variety of maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks, ensuring the safe, reliable operation of a diverse range of City equipment.

STATUS: Full Time, Term – up to 4 months  

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

PAY RATE:

Journeyman Rate is $47.35 per hour

2nd year 75% of Journeyman Rate

3rd year 90% of Journeyman Rate

 

In this role, you will: be responsible for completing a variety of maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks, ensuring the safe, reliable operation of a diverse range of City equipment

 

Complete welding and fabrication tasks to create, repair and maintain equipment and units

·         Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols

·         Set up and operate welding equipment (SMAW)

·         Weld metal components to required specifications

·         Cut, grind, and prepare materials for welding

·         Ensure proper fit-up and alignment of parts

·         Under direction and supervision, support project and operation teams with repair and maintenance tasks

 

Perform equipment operation and maintenance

·         Maintain and clean welding tools and equipment

·         Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs

·         Ensure proper machine settings and safe operation

·         Report equipment issues to supervisors

 

Ensure safety and compliance is kept top of mind and integrated into work practices

·         Follow workplace safety procedures and use PPE

·         Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions

·         Maintain a clean and organized work area

·         Comply with applicable safety and welding regulations

 

Ensure strong teamwork communication and regular interaction with the Journeyman Welder

·         Communicate with supervisors and team members about job progress

·         Follow instructions and adapt to project changes

·         Assist coworkers when needed to meet production goals

 

Misc. Project Work

·         Other maintenance tasks as assigned

 

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

·         Must have completed a High School Diploma or equivalent and be actively enrolled in the Welder Apprenticeship Program, managed by Apprenticeship and Industry Training and completed the 1st year of education

·         A valid class 5 license and driver’s abstract satisfactory to the City of Lethbridge

·         Must have experience completing welding and fabrication creation projects, repair work and maintenance tasks

·         Considerable experience with the materials and procedures used in electric welding (SMAW), and gas cutting

·         Strong ability to read and interpret information from blueprint drawings and sketches  

·         Ability to carry out repair and maintenance work while using welding and fabrication methods

·         Strong customer service skills to collaboratively work with various customer requests

·         Excellent problem-solving skills

·         The physical ability to lift and maneuver material and work sitting, laying on the ground or in difficult to access spaces is required

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Steve Rozee, Waste Utility Processing Manager at Steve.Rozee@lethbridge.ca

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

 

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, at the time an offer of employment is provided, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Commercial OR Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be obtained within 30 calendar days of the date of offer and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, your offer of employment may be rescinded. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

 

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to: 

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence. 

• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City. 

• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including: 

a. Impaired Driving related offence 

b. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle 

c. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer 

d. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident 

e. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited 

f. Careless Driving

 

 

Closing Date: June 10, 2026 at 4:00PM MST

                                               

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

                                                                                                                               

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

 

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

               

CUPE Local 70