Plumber

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 101,296,000 - 136,979,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and PPE provided

Annual trades bonus

Job summary

Providence Health Care seeks a Journeyman Plumber to install, repair and maintain plumbing systems across St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. You’ll support critical healthcare operations by ensuring reliable, safe water and gas systems, and collaborate with Facilities teams on infrastructure projects.

This role offers stable employment in a unionized healthcare environment with growth opportunities, professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. The St.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber.
• Class B Gas Fitter's License with electrical endorsement recognized by BC.
• Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate (AWWA BC)

Responsibilities

• Review work requests and consult with Supervisor.
• Install and repair pipe and plumbing systems.
• Repair and/or replace pipes, valves, and fixtures.
• Carry out plumbing preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure conformance to applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspect and test cross connection control devices.
• Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines.

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber

Class B Gas Fitter's License with electrical endorsement (Province of BC)

Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate (AWWA BC)

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.59/Hr. - CAD $41.59/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required

Are you a Plumber interested in a role that directly supports the delivery of care — ensuring critical systems are always operational when they’re needed most?

As a Plumber at the state-of-the-art St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, you’ll play a critical role in keeping a complex, high-performing health care facility running safely and efficiently.

This includes

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment across a large, dynamic hospital environment
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure systems operate reliably and meet strict healthcare and safety standards
• Troubleshoot and repair piping systems, valves, fixtures and natural gas lines
• Inspect, test and maintain cross connection control devices and systems
• Work closely with other skilled trades and Facilities teams to support day-to-day operations and long-term infrastructure projects
• Contribute to a safe, functional environment that supports patient care, staff, and the broader community

We know skilled trades people have options. That’s why we focus on what matters most — stability, lifestyle, growth, and purpose.

Work-life balance you won’t find on job sites

• Unique 9-day fortnight schedule with every second week enjoying an extra day off
• Flexible start times to align with transit schedules (including West Coast Express)
• Predictable, consistent hours — no project-based layoffs or travel between sites

Commuting made easier

• Access to a staff transit discount program
• Reduce time spent in traffic and avoid the cost and stress of downtown parking

Tools, gear + financial perks covered

• All required tools, uniforms, and PPE provided
• Annual trades bonus recognizing your contribution

Long-term career growth

• Employer-supported training, tickets and certifications
• Opportunities to pursue a second trade or expand your scope
• Career progression within Facilities Management and redevelopment projects

Job security + comprehensive benefits

• Stable, unionized healthcare environment
• Competitive compensation, pension, and extended health benefits
• Work on a long-term site—not temporary construction projects

Want to see what impact really looks like? Hear what other members of our incredible Facilities team have to say

The power behind the care meet the engineers keeping our hospitals running 24/7 - The Daily Scan

Keeping the lights on meet one of the electricians powering St. Paul’s Hospital - The Daily Scan

Education

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of B.C.
• Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Manages own tasks and delegates efficiently to maximize productivity
• Accepts and champions new initiatives, guiding team members through implementation
• Identifies and implements improvements to work systems to ensure the highest quality service.
• A competitive salary $41.59 per hour.
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

Your Day to Day

• Review work requests and consult with Supervisor
• Perform operational and safety risk assessment
• Install and repair pipe and plumbing systems
• Repair and/or replace items such as pipes, valves, and fixtures
• Carry out plumbing preventative maintenance program
• Ensure conformance to applicable codes and regulations
• Inspect and test cross connection control devices
• Use equipment like water columns and differential gauges
• Complete related reports and records
• Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is building the new St. Paul’s Hospital, a state-of-the-art health campus opening in 2027. This once-in-a-generation project will transform how care is delivered in British Columbia.

As part of our Facilities team, you’ll help bring this new hospital to life and maintain the essential systems that keep it running every day. Curious about other opportunities in the trades at Providence? Check out our trades career page here.

• A purpose-driven organization where your work supports patient care and community wellbeing
• A collaborative team environment where skilled trades are valued as essential contributors
• An inclusive workplace that respects the diversity, dignity and contributions of every employee
• A forward-looking organization investing in innovation, infrastructure and people

At Providence, your work isn’t just about pipes and systems — it’s about supporting care for thousands of patients and families every day.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.