Plumber (Downtown)

McGill University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Alberta seeks a dedicated plumber to maintain and install various plumbing systems. Candidates need to hold certifications in plumbing, steam fitting, and gas, with bilingual proficiency in English and French. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, pension plan, and vacation days. Authorized work status in Canada is required, and the role is based in the Ferrier Building with a full-time schedule of 38.75 hours per week. Apply before January 13, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Must have the 'Certificat en plomberie' from Emploi-Québec or 'Certificat de Compétence Compagnon (Plombier)'.
• Steam fitting and gas licenses required.
• Functional spoken and read English and French.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, replaces, repairs and maintains plumbing accessories.
• Handles sanitary, heat, cooling systems, compressed air, high-pressure steam networks, natural gas, and drainage systems.

Skills

Plumbing installation and maintenance

Bilingual (English and French)

Preventive troubleshooting

Education

Certificat en plomberie

Certificat de Compétence Compagnon (Plombier)

Steam fitting license

Gas license

Job description

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Hiring Unit

Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - Building Operations

Position Summary

Installs, modifies, replaces, repairs and maintains plumbing accessories such as: sanitary, heat and cooling systems; compressed air; high‑pressure steam networks; natural gas and drainage systems.

Qualifications

Must have the "Certificat en plomberie" from Emploi‑Québec OR "Certificat de Compétence Compagnon (Plombier)". Steam fitting license (required). Gas license (required). ASP Safety card (required). Preventive and troubleshooting experience are an asset. English and French functional spoken and read, English or French functional written.

Additional Details

• Status: Full‑Time
• Hours of Work: 38.75 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days (if eligible)
• Two (2) floating holidays (if eligible)
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St‑Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day (if eligible)
• Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible)
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English

McGill University is an English‑language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Hourly Salary

$37.12

Hours per Week

38.75 (Full time)

Location

Ferrier Building

Supervisor

Sector Operations Supervisor

Deadline to Apply

2026-01-13

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self‑identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].