Welder - Assembler

As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage is CAD 17.30 per hour effective January 1 2026 for plumbers in federally regulated workplaces. Provincial rates apply elsewhere with Ontario at CAD 17.20 per hour and Alberta at CAD 15.00 per hour for the same role. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly.

As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international plumbers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment-supported work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program valid for up to 2 years in 2026. The permit requires a job offer from a Canadian employer and costs CAD 155 for processing.

As per Employment and Social Development Canada, plumbers require a Red Seal endorsement or provincial apprenticeship certificate with 4 years of experience and 7200 hours of on-the-job training completed by 2026. A high school diploma plus completion of a 2-year college program is mandatory for eligibility.

As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants must submit a valid Red Seal certificate, proof of apprenticeship hours, Canadian resume, and SIN number when applying for plumber positions in 2026. Additional documents include trade school transcripts and a valid driver's license for site work.