Plumber (Downtown)

McGill University; Ferrier; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Vacation and time off

Summer Fridays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a skilled plumber to install, repair, and maintain building plumbing systems in the Ferrier Building. The role requires strong diagnostic abilities and adherence to safety protocols in a hospital environment.

You must hold the certified plumbing credentials listed, be fluent in English and French, and be comfortable wearing PPE. This full-time union position offers a competitive benefits package and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must have bilingual English/French functional skills (spoken and written).
• Certificat en plomberie or Compagnon certificate required.
• Steam fitting license and gas license required.
• ASP Safety card required.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, replace, repair and maintain plumbing systems and accessories.
• Work on sanitary, heating, cooling, compressed air, steam, natural gas and drainage systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Adhere to PPE and safety protocols in designated areas.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificat en plomberie (Emploi-Québec)

Certificat de Compétence Compagnon (Plombier)

Job description

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - Building OperationsPosition Summary:The incumbent 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-TimeHours of Work: 38.75 hours/weekSchedule: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.The incumbent will be required to wear a mask and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated areas.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 policyTwo (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 dependentsBefore 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:$37.12Hours per Week:38.75 (Full time)Location:Ferrier BuildingSupervisor:Sector Operations SupervisorDeadline to Apply:2026-10-16McGill 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] .