Chargehand Plumber

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey is seeking a Chargehand Plumber to supervise plumbing crews across City facilities. You will coordinate construction, maintenance, and building control activities, working with senior staff on planning and project execution.

Strong leadership and plumbing expertise are essential. The role requires Plumbing Trades Qualification, Class B Gas Fitter Certification, valid BC driver's license, and security clearance, with a regular full-time schedule and hourly compensation around CAD

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Considerable experience supervising plumbing trades and building maintenance.
• Plumbing Trades Qualification is required.
• Class B Gas Fitter Certification is required.
• Valid BC Driver's License with a safe driving record is required.
• Surrey Police Services Reliability Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of crews involved in plumbing trade work, including construction, maintenance and building control of City facilities and buildings.
• Assist senior staff with planning and directing work.
• Supports crew members in installing, repairing, and maintaining various plumbing systems.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Education

Grade 12

Plumbing Trades Qualification

Class B Gas Fitter Certification

Valid BC Driver's License

Security Clearance (Surrey Police)

Job description

City of Surrey

Chargehand Plumber

REGULAR FULL-TIME

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 -Regular Full-Time

SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance and Operations, the Chargehand Plumber will perform varied trades work of a performs work of a complex nature, supervises crews performing plumbing trade work, provides supports to senior staff related to building maintenance, and construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of crews involved in plumbing trade work, including construction, maintenance and building control of City facilities and buildings.
• Assist senior staff with planning and directing work.
• Supports crew members in installing, repairing, and maintaining various plumbing systems.
• Performs other job duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12
• Considerable related experience in supervision, building maintenance and construction.
• Plumbing Trades Qualification required.
• Class B Gas Fitter Certification required.
• Valid BC. Driver's License with safe driving record.
• Surrey Police Services Reliability Security Clearance required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, direct, and supervise work projects and work within budget requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of building maintenance includes standard practices, principles, techniques, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing systems and swimming pool equipment.
• Thorough working knowledge of the B.C. Plumbing Code and related codes.

OTHER INFORMATION

Hourly Rate: $48.66, Schedule C (2026 Rates)

Hours per week: 40

Closing Date: October 26, 2026