CBVRCE 2025 CUPE-0925, Casual Tradesperson (Plumber) , Various Locations

Government of Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization is seeking a skilled tradesperson to join their team as a Casual Plumber. This role involves maintaining and repairing plumbing systems across various schools, ensuring compliance with safety and building codes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing, hold relevant certifications, and be capable of working independently in diverse environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational community while working in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. If you are passionate about trades and education, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyperson or Red Seal Certified Plumber required.
• Must have valid driver's license and relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Builds, repairs, maintains and installs plumbing systems.
• Assists in planning and coordination of building projects.
• Provides emergency response for urgent building problems.

Skills

Ability to follow written instructions

Ability to prepare written reports

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather

Ability to kneel, bend, stretch, stoop, reach, climb

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Department of Labour Licensed Journeyperson

Red Seal Certified Plumber

Valid Driver’s License

Certificates in WHIMIS, First Aid/CPR, Fall Arrest, Confined Space

Job description

CAPE BRETON VICTORIA REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION

CASUAL TRADESPERSON (PLUMBER)

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLBGTQI++ community and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require accommodations in the hiring process may contact Michelle MacLeod at [phone] or [e-mail].

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2025

You must clearly indicate in your application how you meet the requirements for this position. Applications should be submitted electronically through Success Factors, and must include a resume for the designated position, along with names and contact information for three professional references. All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last year. If you require assistance to submit your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours daily

WORK TERM: Casual on-call basis

LOCATION: Based at Operations Department and working at various schools throughout the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

RATE OF PAY: $31.02 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Department of Labour Licensed Journeyperson and/or Red Seal Certified Plumber
• Valid Driver’s License
• Certificates in WHIMIS, First Aid/CPR, Fall Arrest and Confined Space

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow written instructions and to prepare written reports.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to kneel, bend, stretch, stoop, reach, climb, and move heavy objects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ROLE: Performs work up to and including journey level trades work in constructing, maintaining and repairing building plumbing systems and components and acts in a leadership role in installation, maintenance, repair and construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Builds, repairs, maintains and installs plumbing systems including but not limited to water, wastewater, hydronic and sprinkler systems in accordance with established practices and standards;
• Assists in the planning and coordination of building or capital improvement projects. Determines material quantities and potential work time for proposed upgrades, installations, repairs and projects to ensure accurate estimating of costs and schedules;
• Performs semi-skilled work and labour associated with other trades as required;
• Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, national provincial and local plumbing codes, other applicable standards and good practice of the trade;
• Provides emergency response and corrective action for urgent building problems;
• Maintains appropriate records including recording equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, vehicle records, test reports and other related data;
• Ensures sufficient material, correct replacement parts and suppliers. Initiates ordering of supplies and replacement parts, including properly stocking vehicle and regularly recording of vehicle inventory;
• Liaises with consultants, contractors, inspectors, suppliers, and other departments on maintenance and project work;
• Completes and documents work orders including time and materials and submits to operations department;
• Provides written reports on any inspections and/or tests and makes recommendations to improve performance;
• Ensures duties are performed in a fiscally responsible manner;
• Evaluates status of buildings and facilities as assigned and provides written reports;
• Trains, and evaluates apprentices and other assigned staff; reviews progress and makes changes as needed;
• Performs duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Other related duties as assigned.

These positions are subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at this link.