IRATA Certified, Journeyman & Apprentice Pipefitters - 2026 Fall Turnaround Season

Job summary

Perform pipefitting duties during the 2026 turnaround season in the Fort McMurray region. Maintain high standards of safety and adhere to company culture while working in a team-based industrial environment.

Job details

WQS Industrial Services Ltd. is now recruiting IRATA Certified, Journeyman & Apprentice Pipefitters for the 2026 Turnaround Season, with major projects in the Fort McMurray region. This is your chance to join a dynamic team, enjoy a people first culture, and contribute to a season focused on excellence and innovation. Schedule: 6 days on, 1 day off - 12-hour per day. Pre-work schedule may vary. Anticipated Turnaround Duration: September 2026 - October 2026 Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $67.00 Additional Information: Flights and Camp are company provided. What You Will Bring Rope Access IRATA Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification, or interest in obtaining your IRATA Certification is required. Registered Apprentice or Journeyman Pipefitter certification required. Must be Fit for Duty at all times and be able to comply with the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace which includes alcohol and drug testing. Valid driver's license with a 3-year driver abstract, Common Safety Orientation & Confined Space Certification are a bonus. Strong work ethic and positive attitude is a must. Demonstrate high standards of safety and align with best-in-class company culture. What WQS Will Do For You Provide competitive compensation packages and comprehensive employee benefits packages (Optional Health, Dental, RRSP with employer contribution). Health benefits are offered after probationary period and RRSP is effective on Day 1. Employer-funded training and a commitment to professional development opportunities. Foster a positive and challenging work environment with performance-based accelerated advancement. Give back to the communities that we operate in by providing community support. Who We Are WQS Group of Companies, including WQS Non-Destructive Testing and WQS Industrial Services, is a dedicated service provider, focused on high-quality Non-Destructive Testing, Field Evaluations, and specialized Rope Access services across Canada. We prioritize creating long last client and employee relationships by promoting a People First approach at the core of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity. Your talents, experience and perspectives are valued at WQS. Learn more about what WQS Group of Companies has to offer by visiting our website, www.wqsgoc.com. While we thank all applicants for their interest in a career with WQS, only successful candidates will be contacted further. Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

What you’ll do

Perform pipefitting duties during the 2026 turnaround season in the Fort McMurray region. Maintain high standards of safety and adhere to company culture while working in a team-based industrial environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid IRATA Level 1, 2, or 3 certification and be a registered apprentice or journeyman pipefitter. Applicants must be fit for duty and able to comply with alcohol and drug testing requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • RRSP with employer contribution • Employer-funded training • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pipefitting
• Rope access
• IRATA certification
• Safety compliance
• Confined space certification
• Industrial services
• Turnaround maintenance
• Journeyman Plumber
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Innovation
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Journeyman and Apprentice Plumber/Pipefitter
• Pipe Fitter
• Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters