Plumber

Homewood Health Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health Centre is recruiting a licensed plumber in Ontario to join a collaborative team delivering essential water and sanitation services. You will maintain and repair water distribution systems, fixtures, and sewer lines while ensuring compliance with provincial codes and safety policies.

The role requires 3 years of licensed plumbing experience in Ontario, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed plumber in Ontario.
• Knowledge of Provincial plumbing codes and local ordinances.
• Excellent numerical and spatial ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water distribution system including valves and insulation.
• Install, maintain and repair pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, taps).
• Maintain sewers (sanitary, storms, vents, roof drains and stacks).
• Service, repair and perform preventive maintenance on designated equipment.
• Plan installation needs from blueprints and sketches.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs; remote installations may be required.
• Use a variety of equipment and tools including power and hand tools.
• Support annual inspections and installation of backflow devices.
• Act as a backup to HVAC technician.
• Document work orders and generate technical reports.
• Coordinate with external providers for new or repaired work.
• Ensure trades comply with codes and Homewood policies.

Skills

Licensed plumber

3 years experience

Code compliance

Education

Ontario licensed plumber

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Plumber, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, plus on-call

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of this position being posted to have seniority considered.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain water distribution system including all related valves and insulation
• Install maintain and repair pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, and taps)
• Maintain sewers (sanitary, storms, vents, roof drains and stacks)
• Service, repair and perform preventive maintenance on designated equipment according to standard practice and department policy and procedure
• Plan installation needs in review of blueprints and work sketches
• Working from ladders, scaffolds and/or roofs or remote installations may be required
• Use a variety of equipment and tools such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power and hand tools
• Support annual inspections, service and installation of backflow devises
• Act as a back up to HVAC technician
• Document work orders and generate necessary technical service reports
• Contact and liaise with external service providers and contractors to arrange and oversee new or repair work
• Ensure that all outside trades for which responsible abide by regulatory codes, Homewood and department policy; contractor and safety policies
• Liaise with City of Guelph plumbing inspector and other regulatory inspectors
• Exercise good judgement with regards to making decisions and recommendations that have an impact on operating and department costs

What We’re Looking For

• 3 years’ experience as a licensed plumber in the Province of Ontario, familiar with all aspects of operating and maintaining a water distribution system, plumbing fixtures and sewer systems
• Knowledge of Provincial plumbing codes and local ordinances
• Excellent numerical and spatial ability
• Technical competence to work with Automated Building Control
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Evidence of good work and attendance record
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health & Safety Policy

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The starting rate of pay (Step 1) for this position is $34.96/hourly, in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. Progression through the wage steps is governed by the terms of the collective agreement.

Why Work With Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.