apprentice plumber

Leah The Plumber; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing company in Saskatoon seeks a dedicated plumber to install and repair residential and commercial plumbing fixtures. As part of your role, you will handle various tasks including testing pipes for leaks and estimating costs. This position supports relocation and offers a chance to grow within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in plumbing.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D) required.
• Willingness to relocate as part of work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in various settings.
• Test pipes for leaks using gauges.
• Schedule personnel, tools, and equipment for job tasks.

Skills

Client focus

Judgement

Team player

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Tools

Job description

• Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Schedule personnel, tools and 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Level one apprenticeship training

Policy and program experience

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools / equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example : job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
• Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example : relocation, housing, etc.)
• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities