Skilled welders are among the trades Canada needs most, and some employers are now open to hiring from abroad. A posting on the Government of Canada's official Job Bank lists 20 permanent, full-time welder vacancies with Steelcon in St. Catharines, Ontario, paying $37.00 per hour. The posting says the employer accepts candidates "with or without a valid Canadian work permit", and Job Bank shows it as a temporary foreign worker (LMIA) job posting. This is visa sponsorship through the LMIA route. The posting does not say the employer pays the worker's visa or work-permit fees. Job details at a glance - Job title: Welder - Employer: Steelcon (posted on Job Bank by a licensed third party) - Work location: 23 Smith St, St. Catharines, Ontario L2P 3J7 - Vacancies: 20 - Pay: $37.00 per hour (Canadian dollars) - Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week - Job type: Permanent, full time, starts as soon as possible - Job Bank posting: 50168876 (job number #3656313), first posted 27 August 2026 - Advertised until: 5 November 2026 Who can apply According to Job Bank, the employer accepts applications from Canadian citizens, permanent and temporary residents, and *"other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit"*. Many Canadian postings say "Do not apply if you are not authorised to work in Canada", so this wording is what makes the job relevant to overseas applicants. Requirements - 2 to 3 years of welding experience - High school diploma or equivalent - English language skills - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and WHMIS certificates - Experience with common processes such as TIG, MIG, flux-cored (FCAW) and submerged arc (SAW) welding - A criminal record check - Your own steel-toed safety boots and own transportation to the worksite - Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and stand for long periods; the worksite can be hot, dusty, noisy and at heights Benefits listed - Dental, health and vision plans - Group insurance and life insurance - RRSP (retirement savings) benefits - Night shift premium Steelcon has other active Job Bank postings for welders in St. Catharines and nearby Welland, Ontario, so you can search Job Bank for "Steelcon" to compare them. What "LMIA requested" means for you For most foreign workers, a Canadian employer must get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada before the worker can apply for an employer-specific work permit. Under federal rules, the employer pays the LMIA processing fee and cannot recover it from you. Employers and their recruiters are also prohibited from charging workers recruitment fees. Unless your contract says otherwise, you would normally pay your own work-permit and biometrics fees, travel and settling-in costs. How to apply 1. Open the official posting: Welder – Steelcon, St. Catharines ON on Job Bank (https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobpostingtfw/50168876). 2. Click "Show how to apply" on the Job Bank page to see the employer's application method and what to include. 3. Send a clear English CV listing your welding processes, positions (flat, vertical, overhead), materials, certificates and years of experience. Quote job number #3656313. 4. Apply before 5 November 2026, the advertised end date. Tips to stand out - Show your certificates. Copies of welding tickets and test results, such as CWB, AWS, ISO 9606 or national trade certificates, make your CV much stronger. - Get your safety basics. WHMIS and OHS awareness courses are often available online, so completing them can help. - Prepare your police certificate early. A criminal record check is required, and getting one from your home country can take weeks. - Plan for shifts and transport. The posting lists early morning, day, evening, night and weekend shifts and asks for your own transportation, so plan how you would get to work. Scam warning Job Bank postings are free to view and apply to. Never pay an agent to "buy" an LMIA or a Canadian job offer. Selling LMIAs is illegal, and real employers cannot charge you for the LMIA. If anyone asks for money to "process" this job, report it to the Government of Canada. Disclaimer The Motivators is an independent information blog and is not connected to the employer or any recruiter. Details come from the official Job Bank posting as read on 23 October 2026. Postings can change or close early; always confirm on Job Bank before applying. 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