plumber

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

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a skilled Plumber to install and repair plumbing systems across various settings, including commercial and residential locations. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, Plumber Trade Certification, and at least 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive benefits, including health care and retirement plans, along with opportunities for team building and professional development.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Team building opportunities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Registered Apprenticeship certificate and Plumber Trade Certification needed.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in various settings.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine plumbing layout.
• Test pipes for leaks and estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Plumber Trade Certification

Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Plumbing technology/plumber
• Plumbing and related water supply services, other

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Plumber Trade Certification
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• 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 co-ordination
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer