Journeyperson Plumber

True Mechanical; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression (8 levels)

RRSP contributions

Extended health care (employer-paid)

Team events & lunches

Company merch

Job summary

True Mechanical is a leading BC-based mechanical contractor specializing in plumbing and HVAC for commercial, residential, institutional, and retrofit projects. We value people-first culture, internal promotion, and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid RRSP contributions and health coverage.

We seek a skilled plumber to join our Burnaby team and advance through 8 levels of career progression. Join a Great Place to Work-certified company dedicated to precision, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification in plumbing or equivalent.
• Strong ability to read mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Experience with take-offs and material management for projects.
• Ability to coordinate with sub-trades and schedule works.
• Experience mentoring 1st–4th year apprentices.
• Professional communication with team, trades, and clients.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Contribute positively to site culture and teamwork.

Skills

Red Seal Plumbing

Drawings & specs coordination

Take-off & material mgmt

Subtrade coordination

Mentor apprentices

Professional communication

Follow instructions

Positive attitude

Job description

Why True Mechanical?

True Mechanical is one of BC’s largest full-service, self-performing mechanical contractors. We specialize in designing and installing plumbing and HVAC mechanical systems of varying complexities for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and retrofit projects.

At TRUE, we are proudly people-first. We believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our teams, and our communities. We build systems with precision, and we build teams with heart. That’s what it means toMake It Happen.

We are also proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified company for 2025–2026 and one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Real Estate & Construction 2025-2026, a testament to our strong culture of trust, connection, and performance.

Benefits:

• All of our employees work directly for True Mechanical – we promote from within and encourage future career progress.
• True offers 8 levels of career progression beyond Journeyperson with defined and transparent remuneration.
• True provides employer-paid RRSP contributions for every hour worked. This is your money, and we provide the best pathway to invest it.
• A 100% employer paid industry-leading extended health care package
  
• Personal protective equipment and swag provided
  
• We believe compensation should come in multiple forms besides a healthy paycheck: team-bonding events, company merch, employee appreciation lunches, industry events, sports games, leadership & development training.

At True Mechanical, our company culture is the foundation of our success.

We invest in our team. To us, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are the bare minimum. Alongside extended health, RRSP contributions, site lunches, and team-building activities. We prioritize employee development through individualized training allowances, performance reviews & goal-setting, tool discounts, parking reimbursements, and much more.

We want you to advance in your career. Training and Development doesn't end at your Red Seal. Work hard and we will work with you to develop the career path you want.

We founded our company with a goal to do construction differently. Our site culture is equivalent to the systems we install: innovative, creative, and collaborative.

The following abilities are a must:

• Red Seal Certification, Plumbing
• Full understanding of drawings and specifications for Mechanical, Architectural, Structural with the ability to coordinate with other disciplines
• Proficient in take-off/site design and material management
• Understanding of sub trade’s scope/scheduling/interference
• Ability to manage, mentor and supervise 1st/2nd/3rd/4th year apprentices
• Communicate with colleagues, trades, and sub-trades in a professional manor if/when required
• Follow written and verbal instructions as required
• Contribute to site/company culture by completing job duties with a positive attitude