Plumber

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Defined benefit pension

Insurance protection

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a skilled plumbing technician for a full-time role in our facilities team. This position requires experience, certification, and the ability to read blueprints and work with test equipment.

You will perform daily maintenance, respond to backflow issues, and ensure compliance with plumbing codes. The role offers a market-competitive hourly wage and benefits, with standard day shifts in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Certificate of Qualification (Plumbing) issued from Ontario.
• Certified in Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention.
• Five years experience within the last ten years.
• Good knowledge of plumbing codes and standards.
• Confined Space Entry knowledge training.
• CPR training.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Good diagnostic skills, use of measuring and test equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills in the English Language.
• Ability to perform calculations related to the trade.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to interact well with a variety of individuals.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Diagnostic skills

Math calculations

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

CPR training

Confined Space Training

Reading and interpreting schematics

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate of Qualification (Plumbing)

Job description

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts (07:00-15:00).

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Salary Information

The hourly rate includes a $6.250 market premium.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma;
• Certificate of Qualification (Plumbing) issued from the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities Ontario;
• Certified in Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention;
• Five (5) years experience, achieved within the last ten (10) years;
• Good knowledge of plumbing codes and standards;
• Confined Space Entry knowledge training;
• CPR training;
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics;
• Good diagnostic skills, use of measuring and test equipment;
• Good written and oral communication skills in the English Language;
• Ability to perform calculations related to the trade;
• Basic computer skills;
• Ability to interact well with a variety of individuals.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].