British Columbia · NOC 72106
Welder Jobs in British Columbia — 2026
No welder postings in British Columbia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $76,388
- NOC code
- 72106
About welder work in British Columbia
Salary range
Postings for welders and related machine operators in British Columbia run from about $66,672 at the 25th percentile to $78,000 at the 75th, with a median of $76,388 per year (2026-05, 36 postings).
NOC code
72106 — Welders and related machine operators. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), 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 British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a welder in British Columbia?
- The median salary for welders and related machine operators in British Columbia is $76,388 per year, with most postings between $66,672 and $78,000 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a welder in British Columbia?
- 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 BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.