Welder

Salary: $43.27 per hour

*This is a Union represented position belonging to CUPE Local 416*

The Toronto Port Authority operates the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the Port of Toronto and the Outer Harbour Marina. We are proud to be partners in securing Toronto’s economic prosperity and enhancing its beautiful waterfront for all to enjoy.

The Toronto Port Authority has the following permanent, full-time opportunity awaiting you: Welder

The Welder is responsible for performing welding and metal fabrication tasks that support the maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery, and facilities. This position involves carrying out structural, mechanical, and lubrication maintenance, as well as conducting preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and installations across various infrastructures, fleet, and machinery. The role ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards and company policies. As a collaborative member of the Infrastructure and Technical Services Department, the Welder contributes to a supportive, innovative, and team-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

General activities and functions include, but are not limited to:

• Welding and fabricating all steels, metals, and alloys to acceptable standards.
• Welding repairs and winter maintenance repairs to all Infrastructure and Technical Services equipment.
• Structural welding and repair to ferry ramps, bridges, truck loading docks, and dock walls.
• Structural welding and repairs to Marina docks and equipment.
• Repairs to marine vessels in dry dock, to Transport Canada Ship Safety Standards.
• Assisting in mechanical/hydraulic repairs to all Infrastructure and Technical Services equipment such as marine vessels, tugs, scows, boats, derrick, bulldozer, mobile cranes, shear-leg crane, motor vehicles, etc.
• Assisting in mechanical/hydraulic repairs to BBTCA ferries.
• Measuring shafts, bushings, bearings, fittings; ascertaining wear and tear procedures.
• Service repairs to BBTCA ferries, ferry ramps, cables, winches and equipment.
• Keeps Sub-Foreperson – Infrastructure and Technical Services Maintenance informed of progress of assigned work.
• Prepares equipment and material requirements and submits to Sub-Foreperson – Infrastructure and Technical Services Maintenance.
• Assist in service and repairs to HVAC systems.
• Must adhere to all Toronto Port Authority’s policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all Safety and Health policies, procedures, and legislated requirements and must wear designated safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Toronto Port Authority.

Qualifications and Abilities

• 5 years welding experience in a machine shop.
• Knowledge of marine repairs would be an asset.
• Must have thorough knowledge of fusion welding procedures to Canadian Welding Bureau Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, gouging, and air arc gouging.
• Knowledge of cutting and welding procedures for various steels, metals, and alloys.
• Valid Class “G” Drivers Licence, Class “D” would be an asset.
• Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR would be a definite asset.
• Ability to carry out TIG welding procedures.
• Must be able to work with and read precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to safely use small and medium power hand tools.
• Must have strong and clear communication skills (verbal & written English).
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must have knowledge of legislated safety requirements.
• Must be familiar with safe operating procedures.
• Must be able to climb and work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Able to lift up to 25 Kgs (50 Lbs) floor to waist.
• Able to swim and tread water for two (2) minutes is recommended.

Conditions

• Criminal record check will be conducted on hire.
• Annual Driver’s License validity check, as applicable.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as the need arises.

Hours of Work

Scheduled for 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, between 700 to 1800h, Shift work may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.

Location

Infrastructure and Technical Services Department– 23 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 1A1

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to e-mail a resume along with a covering letter outlining how your experience supports our position requirements to: careers@torontoportauthority.com

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Licenses and other documentation may be requested from candidates moving on to an interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Toronto Port Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about the Toronto Port Authority and the exciting work we are doing to be a city-builder and transform Toronto’s waterfront go to www.TorontoPortAuthority.com