Plumber

Employment and Social Development Canada; Donnacona; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

12 statutory holidays

Job summary

Correctional Service Canada is seeking a qualified Plumber for the Donnacona Institution to perform preventive and corrective maintenance of plumbing systems, potable water distribution, drainage, heating and fire protection.

You will install and modify piping, troubleshoot, and ensure compliance with codes and safety, while supporting training of inmates and handling workshop logistics. Travel to locations within the cluster may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and pass a physical test if required.
• Maintain occupational certification in the specific trade.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of plumbing systems at Donnacona Institution.
• Install, replace, and modify piping, fixtures, pumps, valves, and water heaters.
• Troubleshoot plumbing systems, diagnose failures, and ensure compliance with codes and safety.

Job description

Plumber – Job Opportunities in Donnacona

Correctional Service Canada

Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-QUE-202561

Employment tenure
Staffing needs include opportunities for permanent, temporary, and casual employment (note: casual work is offered for a fixed duration not exceeding 90 working days in the same calendar year).

Salary
From $35.57 to $38.70 per hour, in addition to annual allowances such as a $2,140 Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance (CSSDA) and an Inmate Training Differential.

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
The facilities management and technical services team, composed of employees from various trades, is responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of physical assets, systems and related equipment, including roads, land, buildings and associated infrastructure, in approximately 1,850 buildings and across more than 6,200 hectares of land managed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) nationwide.

Key responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of the plumbing systems at Donnacona Institution, including potable water distribution, drainage, heating, and fire protection systems.
• You will install, replace, and modify piping, plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, water heaters and other mechanical components while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility’s infrastructure.
• You will troubleshoot plumbing systems, diagnose equipment failures, recommend appropriate corrective masures, and perform all work in accordance with applicable plumbing codes, industry standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• You will also maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and materials, assist with maintenance planning, and help ensure a safe, organized, and efficient workshop environment.
• As part of CSC’s mission, you may be required to provide training to offenders on safe work practices and workplace behaviours that promote employability and support successful social reintegration.

Benefits of working at CSC

CSC values continuous learning throughout your career and offers a variety of training programs and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our employees receive competitive salaries and benefits*

• Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, plus allowances for weekends, inmate training, overtime, and commuting assistance where applicable.
• Benefits which encompasses healthcare, dental & vision care, as well as post-retirement eligibility for the Public Service Health Care Plan.
• Special retirement benefits that allow eligible CSC employees to retire at age 50.
• Start with 3 weeks of paid vacation, which can increase to up to 6 weeks. Additional leave benefits & 12 paid statutory holidays are also included.
• CSC may offer relocation assistance to employees who need to move to live within a reasonable distance of their work location.
• These benefits are subject to eligibility and are not applicable to casual employees.

Must possess and maintain

• Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to lift, carry, and handle tools, equipment, and various objects weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) when required (candidates may be required to pass a physical test related to this condition and demonstrate the use of basic safe lifting techniques).
• Candidate must maintain valid occupational certification associated with the specific trade.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
• Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
• Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates where applicable.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shiftwork for a 24/7 institutional establishment.
• Willingness to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster for which this position serves.
• Requirement to comply with applicable Occupational Health and Safety codes and regulations.

You need (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

• C1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect
• C2 : Thinking things through
• C3 : Working effectively with others
• C4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• C5 : Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. This can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others, and actively listening in conversations.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

• To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group. The placement of CSC employees with an affected status as a result of a current or future workforce adjustment exercise may be considered ahead of other candidates for a deployment or an appointment.

*Affected status as defined in the Workforce Adjustment Directive or appendix to the relevant collective agreement.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.