Welding Supervisor (Unionized), Bowmanville

About Aecon Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.

Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.

Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

Core Benefits

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.

Believe in helping you build a career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Commit to inclusive work environments, including Equity, Diversity&Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Lead sustainable construction with a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

What is the Opportunity? As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon‑led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025, Aecon will support the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining the corporate‑level welding program, supporting both new and ongoing project activities, and contributing to research and development, training, and proposal efforts to advance business development initiatives.

What You’ll Do Here

Supervise all site welding activities in field and fabrication shop settings.

Assist welding engineers in developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing, and training with various welding processes and equipment.

Perform welding activities with manual, mechanized, and automated solutions to develop welding processes and complete welding PQR efforts according to CWB and ASME code standards.

Assist with the Aecon Nuclear welding school activities and classes (theoretical and hands on).

Oversee the day‑to‑day operations within the DNNP site.

Manage welding equipment, cranes, certifications, inspections, consumables stock, PPE, and other pertinent aspects required to operate day‑to‑day operations of the DNNP site.

Oversee all welding‑related activities and personnel within the DNNP site.

Support managing welder qualification testing and training programs.

Lead the development and completion of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and other procedural welding documentation.

Coordinate process qualification and mock‑up welding activities.

Conduct research and development (R&D) initiatives related to welding and manufacturing.

Perform testing and analysis of welding coupons, including cutting, bending, and macro inspections.

Supervise modifications, maintenance, and minor construction of welding machinery.

Deliver welding theory and hands‑on training to support development of site welders.

What You Bring To The Team

Certificate of Qualification for arc welding.

Ability to manually weld to high volumetric RT/UT standards with GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and/or GMAW welding processes.

Minimum 10 years of industry welding experience with manual and/or mechanized welding arc processes.

Ability to read and work off blueprints and fabrication drawings as well as understand weld symbols.

Take pride in work to strive for excellence and instill this mindset to others.

Willingness to mentor other welders and trainees.

Practice a strong safety culture.

Positive attitude to develop and test new solutions to solve a variety of technical welding issues.

Experience with hand tools, grinders, etc.

May be required to perform a preliminary weld test prior to employment to demonstrate talent.

Familiar with welding principles is preferred (basics of arc welding, types of welding, etc.).

Familiar with robotics or comparable semi‑automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong mechanical aptitude to work on and maintain basic welding equipment.

Knowledge to develop weld related tooling and equipment is an asset.

Knowledge to operate mechanized and robotic equipment is an asset.

Pay Range $66.605/hr, applicable to all hires through their respective local union.

EEO&Diversity Statement We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non‑status), Métis and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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