Plumber/Gas Fitter

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a journeyman plumber to support a multi-site operation across Duncan and surrounding communities. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, gas lines and backflow prevention, with on-site responsibilities at several facilities.

The successful candidate will hold a BC journeyman Plumber certification, a Class B Gas Fitter license and a Cross-Connection Control Specialist certificate, and must have relevant recent

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing work at a journeyman level across multiple VIHA sites.
• Install, test, maintain and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories.
• Inspect cross-connection and backflow prevention systems.

Skills

Communication

Reading blueprints

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman Plumber certificate

Gas Fitter Class B license

Cross-Connection Control Specialist certificate

Job description

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Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1100-1900

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.59 - $41.59

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 8 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs skilled plumbing work for a multi-site operation, at the journeyman level in the installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems; install, test, maintain and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories and inspect and test cross connection and backflow prevention systems

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter'sLicense recognized by the Province of BC. Valid Certificate of Competency as a CrossConnection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section. Two years'recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

On call is a requirement of this position with a 30 minute response time necessary.