Pipelayer

Fidelity Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Job summary

Fidelity Group invites applications for an experienced Pipelayer to join our heavy civil construction team in Ontario. You will read drawings, set grades, install storm, sanitary and watermain systems, and coordinate with survey crews to meet project timelines.

You will supervise crew members, operate lasers and hand tools safely, and ensure quality and compliance with specs. This role rewards attention to detail, safety, and hands-on leadership on municipal infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience reading construction drawings, profiles and grade stakes.
• Solid understanding of elevations, slopes and grade control for underground services.
• Experience installing storm, sanitary and watermain systems.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring and excavation safety requirements.
• Proficient with layout equipment including lasers and pipe lasers.
• Experience working around heavy equipment and directing operators safely.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform grade checking and verification using levels, lasers, and grade stakes.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and pipe profiles for underground servicing installation.
• Establish and maintain grades for excavation, bedding, and pipe installation.
• Install underground utilities including storm, sanitary, and watermain systems.
• Lay, align, and join pipe sections to required line and grade.
• Direct and assist equipment operators during excavation, trenching, and backfilling operations.
• Ensure proper compaction and installation of materials to meet engineering standards.
• Locate and identify existing underground utilities and ensure safe excavation practices.
• Work closely with survey crews, supervisors, and inspectors to maintain accuracy and tolerances.
• Inspect pipe installation to ensure quality, line, and grade compliance.
• Safely operate tools and equipment including lasers, pipe lasers, compactors, and hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including trench safety and shoring practices.
• Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Support labourers and junior crew members as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings and profiles

Grade control understanding

Pipe installation experience

Trenching and shoring safety

Lasers and pipe lasers operation

Heavy equipment coordination

Attention to detail

On-site leadership

Tools

Lasers

Pipe lasers

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Pipelayers to join our high-growth organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, driven individual with strong leadership skills who takes pride in their work. The Pipelayer plays a key role in meeting project deadlines and supporting overall customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform grade checking and verification using levels, lasers, and grade stakes to ensure accurate elevations and alignment
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and pipe profiles for underground servicing installation
• Establish and maintain grades for excavation, bedding, and pipe installation
• Install underground utilities including storm, sanitary, and watermain systems
• Lay, align, and join pipe sections (PVC, concrete, HDPE, ductile iron) to required line and grade
• Prepare trenches, including bedding and backfill, in accordance with project specifications
• Direct and assist equipment operators during excavation, trenching, and backfilling operations
• Ensure proper compaction and installation of materials to meet engineering standards
• Locate and identify existing underground utilities and ensure safe excavation practices
• Work closely with survey crews, supervisors, and inspectors to maintain accuracy and tolerances
• Inspect pipe installation to ensure quality, line, and grade compliance
• Safely operate tools and equipment including lasers, pipe lasers, compactors, and hand tools
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including trench safety and shoring practices
• Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Support labourers and junior crew members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, specifically underground pipe installation
• Proven experience as a Pipelayer on municipal or infrastructure projects
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, profiles, and grade stakes
• Solid understanding of elevations, slopes, and grade control for underground services
• Experience installing storm, sanitary, and watermain systems
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and excavation safety requirements
• Proficient with layout equipment including lasers and pipe lasers
• Experience working around heavy equipment and directing operators safely
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality

Fidelity Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Fidelity Engineering & Construction

Fidelity Engineering & Construction operates as a general contractor in the heavy civil construction sector, delivering infrastructure that supports Canada’s transportation networks, environmental systems, and public assets.

We work primarily with federal, provincial, and public-sector clients, providing end-to-end construction services on projects that demand advanced technical expertise, careful coordination, and a deep understanding of regulatory and environmental requirements.

Our work is defined not by a checklist of services, but by our ability to manage complexity, adapt to site-specific challenges, and deliver durable, long-term solutions.

As the Fidelity Group of Companies continues to evolve in their respective industries, we have only begun our journey of what we are capable of achieving. The success of our business can be attributed to the incredible group of talented professionals that already make up our team here at Fidelity. It is our goal to be not only an industry leader, but also to ensure that our team members are continually provided with challenging, meaningful and dynamic opportunities.