Ironworker – Reinforcing
I’ve got a lot of pride in the work I do. It takes strength, courage and special skills to build the structures we do.
Ironworker – Reinforcing tradespeople place and tie reinforcing material. They place and tie reinforcing steel, and post-tension tendons and related components to reinforce concrete structures.
You like precision work.
You are agile and physically fit.
You like working outdoors & as part of a team.
Ironworker Testimonials
Jamie & Norm
Jerome
Pat
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints & specifications to lay out work
- Safely operate tools & equipment
- Unload materials to access, relocate and/or hoist as needed
- Erect and install construction cranes & hoisting equipment
- Assemble rigging to move materials
- Direct crane operators with hand signals or radios
- Select, cut, bend, position and secure steel bars or wire mesh to reinforce concrete
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Strong communication skills, reading & numeracy
- Strong problem-solving & planning skills
- Ability to interpret blueprints & specifications
- Very good muscular coordination, agility & balance
- Ability to work at heights & lift in excess of 25 kg
- Ability to act quickly & decisively in emergencies
- Willingness to work at various work sites
Entrance Requirements
English 10-2 and Math 10-3 OR all five Canadian General Educational Development tests OR Entrance Exam.
Apprenticeship Program:
2 years, includes technical training and 3,000 hours on-the-job training, and exam. Journeyperson certificate awarded after successful completion. As an apprentice, you also earn while you learn.
Hourly Pay
Contact the local union for more information on hourly pay, benefits, pensions and more.
Construction workers needed!
55,810
Construction Workers needed by 2030*
*According to BuildForce Canada
Did you know?
Reinforcing ironworkers are employed wherever reinforced concrete is used in the construction of structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and airports.
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