Joseph Ganczar
Ironworker, Welder and Metal Fabricator
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Edmonton, AlbertaMember since October 21, 2025
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About
- In the metal trades since 2001.
- Red Sealed as a Ironworker, Welder, Metal Fabricator.
- Have led crews and run fabrication facilities ( I pride myself that I have always exceeded the expectations given and created a working environments that were tense to productively relaxed).
- Along with hand skills that have been refined, I also can confidently say my communication skills are even better.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated Red Seal Journeyman Ironworker, Welder, and Metal Fabricator with over 20 years of hands-on experience across structural steel fabrication, installation, and welding supervision. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure quality workmanship, and uphold the highest safety standards. Actively seeking opportunities to apply advanced trade expertise and leadership within a progressive organization.WORK EXPERIENCE
Canadian Structural Steel Solutions Inc. – Sherwood Park, ABJourneyman Ironworker | Feb 2021 – Oct 2025
- Led field crews and managed installation, fabrication, and welding of structural steel components.
- Delivered Red Seal Journeyman-level welding and metal fabrication services.
- Operating as a Direct Service Provider through an incorporated entity.
Journeyman Ironworker | Mar 2021 – Aug 2025
- Fabricated, welded, and installed steel components.
- Mentored apprentices to develop technical and safety proficiency.
Ironworker/Welder | Sep 2019 – Feb 2021
- Rigged, installed, and welded steel for structural assemblies.
- Maintained organized and safe job sites throughout project phases.
Ironworker Generalist | Jan 2016 – Aug 2019
- Connected and aligned steel modules and P.A.U. units.
- Performed inspections and ensured project completion timelines.
Welder & Structural Steel Plate Fitter (Foreman) | Aug 2011 – Jan 2016
- Supervised teams and mentored apprentices in welding and fitting trades.
- Coordinated production with management and enforced safety initiatives as a committee member.
Welder & Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Oct 2006 – Jul 2011
- Assembled and welded structural components, coordinated logistics for painting and delivery.
Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Oct 2004 – Jan 2006
- Fabricated and assembled structural members.
Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Sep 2001 – Oct 2004
- Operated beam line systems and assembled structural steel members.
Education
N.A.I.T – Edmonton, AB
- Ironworker Generalist (Journeyman), 2019
- Welder (Red Seal Journeyman), 2014
- Structural Steel Plate Fitter (Red Seal Journeyman), 2013.
- Diploma, 2000
- Blue Seal (Business Management) Certificate (2015)
CSTS-2020
Basic Safety Orientation (BSO)
H2S Alive (ESC) August 2025 to August 2028
Confined Space Certification (ESC) June 2025 to June 2028
Elevated Work Platform (ESC) June 2025 to June 2028
Confined Space Entry (ESC) June 2025 to June 2028
Fall Protection (ESC) June 2025 to June 2028
Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) January 2024 to January 2026
- SMAW; ALL Positions Carbon Steel.
- FCAW; ALL Positions Carbon Steel.
- MCAW; ALL Positions Carbon Steel.
