- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
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 systemsPrepare tenders and quotationsInstruct apprenticesLocate 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 sizingSupervise other workersEstimate costs and materialsMeasure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Plumber Red Seal CertificateGas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
Transportation/travel information
Vehicle supplied by employerValid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingBending, crouching, kneelingHandling heavy loadsWork under pressure
Own tools/equipment
ToolsSteel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent written communicationTeam player
Screening questions
Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits
Financial benefits
BonusLife insurance
