plumber apprentice

D.M.S. Mechanical Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing services company based in Burnaby is seeking a plumber to install and repair plumbing fixtures in various settings. The role requires reading blueprints and supervising other workers. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in plumbing. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and full-time permanent employment with benefits.

Benefits

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience in plumbing.
• Physically demanding tasks including bending and crouching.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing systems.
• Read blueprints and determine layouts.
• Test pipes and supervise other workers.

Skills

Install plumbing fixtures and systems

Repair plumbing fixtures and systems

Read blueprints and specifications

Supervise other workers

Test pipes for leaks

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Employer details D.M.S. Mechanical Ltd.

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Job details

• Location: Burnaby, BC V5E 2P7
• Work location: On the road
• Salary: $37.00 hourly / 32 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Who can apply for this job?

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-10

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