Confidential Opportunity – Welding Manager / Welding Program Lead Location: Ontario, Canada Industry: Nuclear / Heavy Industrial / EPC Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Overview An international engineering and infrastructure organization is seeking an experienced Welding Manager / Welding Program Lead to support a major industrial refurbishment project in Ontario, Canada. This position will play a critical role in managing welding operations, welding engineering activities, QA/QC compliance, and field implementation across complex construction and maintenance activities within a highly regulated environment. Candidates with Nuclear experience are strongly preferred; however, professionals from Offshore, Marine, Shipbuilding, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Fabrication, or EPC projects are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate welding engineering and technical welding teams Manage welding procedures, qualifications, WPS/PQR documentation, and compliance Ensure implementation of welding QA programs and industry standards Support field execution and troubleshooting of welding activities Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, and project teams Review RFQs, technical specifications, codes, standards, and fabrication drawings Oversee weld consumables, welding processes, and specialized tooling Maintain welding records, certifications, and qualification continuity Participate in technical reviews and multidisciplinary problem-solving activities Promote continuous improvement and implementation of operational best practices Requirements Experience within Nuclear, Offshore, Marine, Oil & Gas, Heavy Industrial, or EPC environments Strong knowledge of ASME, CSA, AWS, API, or equivalent welding codes and standards Experience managing welding programs within complex industrial projects Knowledge of metallurgy, fabrication, and welding inspection methods Familiarity with QA/QC processes and regulated environments Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments Preferred Backgrounds Nuclear refurbishment projects Offshore fabrication yards Marine engineering and shipbuilding Heavy industrial EPC projects Power generation construction Pressure vessel or piping fabrication Package Competitive gross salary Pension scheme Annual performance bonus Relocation allowance Language English mandatory French considered an advantage Recruitment Process Initial confidential discussion Technical and managerial interviews Background/security clearance process #welding #nuclear