- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Confined spacesWet/damp
Work setting
Various locationsCommercialResidentialConstruction site
Tasks
Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systemsRepair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systemsRead blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systemsLocate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floorsCut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittingsJoin pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipmentTest pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gaugesDetermine piping system requirements and pipe sizingMeasure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingBending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsLarge workloadWork under pressure
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsJudgementTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekend
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care plan
Financial benefits
BonusGroup insurance benefitsLife insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for Indigenous people
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations