plumber

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government is hiring a skilled plumber for on-site work in Calgary, Alberta. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, capable of installing and repairing plumbing systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, instructing apprentices, and testing for leaks. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and confined space training. This role offers various benefits, including health care plans and team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of plumbing experience.
• Confined Space Entry Training required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints to determine layouts.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Join pipes and ensure proper connections.
• Test pipes for leaks.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Blueprint reading

Repairing plumbing systems

Apprentice instruction

Testing for leaks

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CADD software

Pipe cutting and bending tools

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work location

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Additional information

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Instruct apprentices
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Credentials

• Confined Space Entry Training

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer