Joseph Ganczar

• 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.

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, AB
Journeyman 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.

Collins Installation – Edmonton, AB
Journeyman Ironworker | Mar 2021 – Aug 2025

• Fabricated, welded, and installed steel components.
• Mentored apprentices to develop technical and safety proficiency.

Urban Steel – Edmonton, AB
Ironworker/Welder | Sep 2019 – Feb 2021

• Rigged, installed, and welded steel for structural assemblies.
• Maintained organized and safe job sites throughout project phases.

Engie Fabricom – Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Ironworker Generalist | Jan 2016 – Aug 2019

• Connected and aligned steel modules and P.A.U. units.
• Performed inspections and ensured project completion timelines.

Weatherford Partnership Canada – Nisku, AB
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.

Gar-Don Steel – Nisku, AB
Welder & Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Oct 2006 – Jul 2011

• Assembled and welded structural components, coordinated logistics for painting and delivery.

Waiward Steel Fabricators – Edmonton, AB
Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Oct 2004 – Jan 2006

• Fabricated and assembled structural members.

Collins Industries – Edmonton, AB
Structural Steel Plate Fitter Apprentice | Sep 2001 – Oct 2004

• Operated beam line systems and assembled structural steel members.

N.A.I.T – Edmonton, AB

• Ironworker Generalist (Journeyman), 2019
• Welder (Red Seal Journeyman), 2014
• Structural Steel Plate Fitter (Red Seal Journeyman), 2013.

Strathcona High School – Edmonton, AB

• Diploma, 2000

Alberta Industry & Training – Edmonton, AB

• Blue Seal (Business Management) Certificate (2015)

Site Access Credentials 

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.

Alberta Journeymen Ironworker Generalist (Red Seal #J-33-176203)

Alberta Journeyman Welder. (Red Seal # J-22-135804)

Alberta Journeyman Metal Fabricator (Red Seal #J-35-130501)