With over a century of combined experience getting their hands dirty and guiding others over the course of their careers, the welding instructors and team here at Ready Arc is what sets us apart.
A passion for excellence in all things welding is what drives them, and they dedicate every day to equipping every individual who comes through the door with the tools they need for a long and successful career in the trade.
Want to hear what our students say about this dream team? Read some of their stories here.
President
Jason provides direction for Ready Arc and is dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of new teaching methods and certifications. He spends most of his time managing behind the scenes and ensuring that the needs of today’s students and industry are exceeded as Ready Arc continues to evolve. He often teaches as a welding instructor for our beginner welding program, so he's always interacting with our students and in tune with their needs.
Jason holds Red Seal Qualifications as a Welder, Steel Fabricator, and Ironworker. He is a CWB Level 2 Weld Inspector (CSA178.2) with endorsements and holds a Certificate of Competency as a Welding Examiner from ABSA.
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Steve Borda
General Manager & Welding Instructor
Steve oversees the day-to-day here at Ready Arc. His extensive resume boasts over 30 years of experience in welding and fabrication, and many years spent instructing, training, and supervising in a variety of areas including welding, mining, and construction. As a welding instructor, Steve's vast experience is absolutely priceless.
Steve also holds numerous safety certifications that contribute to the success of our students. Steve is Red Seal Certified, an F4 Qualified Welder, and a CWB Level 1 Weld Inspector (CSA178.2) with a B31.3 endorsement.
Welding Instructor
Marius brings extensive experience to Ready Arc’s team. A Canadian Armed Forces veteran, he has spent decades working in both military and industrial environments, with a strong focus on training welders to meet real-world standards. After a few years of retirement, Marius found himself needing to keep busy and he found his calling teaching with us at Ready Arc. Marius’s teaching style encourages our students to keep at it, never give up and approach every challenge we give them with a positive attitude..
He is a Red Seal Journeyman Welder and a Certified Welding Inspector (Level 2) and Supervisor, with experience across structural steel, pressure pipe, aluminum, stainless steel, armor plate, and high-carbon materials. He spent more than a decade as a Welding Technology Instructor with the Canadian Armed Forces, teaching multiple welding processes in all positions. He has also worked as a welding instructor at a certified test centre, supporting both training and welder testing.
In addition to teaching, Marius has worked as a welder and welding supervisor on industrial maintenance, shutdown work, fabrication projects, and heavy equipment repairs. He’s also bilingual, speaking English and French!