Apprentice Plumber/Gasfitter

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is offering an apprenticeship position for a Plumber/Gasfitter in Hay River. This role focuses on gaining hands-on experience under a qualified Journeyman, while working towards obtaining Journeyman certification. This opportunity also involves educational requirements and calls for a commitment to attend Trade Instruction Courses.

Qualifications

• Completion of required education up to Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class 5 Driver's License is mandatory.
• Continued apprenticeship requires completion of all program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learning to perform plumbing and gas fitting work on GNWT assets.
• Identifying problems during preventive maintenance checks.
• Maintaining accurate records of work and learning progress.

Skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability and willingness to keep up-to-date with technology

Ability to use a computer

Commitment to attend Trade Instruction Courses

Education

Completion of English 10, Math 10 or equivalent

Class 5 Driver's License

Successful completion of Trades Entrance exam

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometresdriving radius of Hay River, NT

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

This is an Apprenticeship position, working under the direction of a qualified Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. The purpose of this position is to obtain the combination and work experience required to obtain Journeyman certification. Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, this position is located in Hay River and is responsible for learning how to perform plumbing and gas fitting work on GNWT assets in the South Slave Region, and identify any problems encountered during preventative maintenance checks.

Some of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position are:

• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability and willingness to keep up-to-date with technology.
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to attend Trade Instruction Courses in Fort Smith or Alberta for at least one 8 week period each year.

Typically, the above would be attained by:

Completion of English 10, Math 10 or 13, Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10, Science Grade 10 OR the equivalent. Incumbent must possess a Class 5 Driver's License. Successful completion of a Trades Entrance exam.

Continued employment as an apprentice is conditional upon the successful completion of the required hours of experience, coursework and exam for each level in the apprenticeship program.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

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