• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Commercial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Instruct apprentices
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Backflow prevention Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• Natural Gas License
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer