Alberta · NOC 72106

Welder Jobs in Alberta — 2026

16 welder jobs posted in Alberta in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
16
Median salary
$71,739
NOC code
72106
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About welder work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for welders and related machine operators in Alberta run from about $59,254 at the 25th percentile to $80,600 at the 75th, with a median of $71,739 per year (2026-08, 50 postings).

$45,760median $71,739$111,280

NOC code

72106 — Welders and related machine operators. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

Welding is a voluntary trade in most provinces, but structural work requires current CWB tickets for the process and position, and pressure work requires provincial pressure-welder certification.

What employers ask for: CWB certification in the processes the posting names (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core), a welding diploma or Red Seal, and the ability to read drawings.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current welder postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a welder in Alberta?
The median salary for welders and related machine operators in Alberta is $71,739 per year, with most postings between $59,254 and $80,600 (2026-08). 4 of the 16 current Welder postings in Alberta on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a welder in Alberta?
Welding is a voluntary trade in most provinces, but structural work requires current CWB tickets for the process and position, and pressure work requires provincial pressure-welder certification.
What is the NOC code for welder?
The NOC 2021 code for welder is 72106 (Welders and related machine operators). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.