City : Halifax

Category : Hourly Temporary/Contract

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring an Apprentice Welder for a full-time opportunity in Halifax. This role is ideal for a skilled trades professional with strong welding experience who enjoys working in a shipyard or industrial environment.

If you have experience with SMAW and FCAW welding and are comfortable working in physically demanding environments, this is a great opportunity to join a long-term project.

• Salary: $40–$43/hour + LOA ($166.50/day) + $220 weekly subsistence + $600 relocation support

• Location: Halifax, NS

• Schedule: Rotating shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM / 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM / 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM)

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW and FCAW welding in all positions (1–4) according to blueprints and specifications

• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding, flame-cutting, and air arc (carbon arc) equipment

• Select appropriate filler materials and safely position heavy steel components

• Work within fabrication, maintenance, and repair environments in a shipyard setting

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• Valid Welder Trade Certification (union tickets not accepted)

• Current 4-position SMAW and 4-position FCAW tickets

• Confined Space, Fall Protection, and WHMIS certifications

• Completion of Journeyman certification or registered apprenticeship

• Ability to pass Government Security Clearance (background and credit check)

• LOA eligibility requires a utility bill matching driver’s license

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions

• Must have full PPE including a fit-tested respirator

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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