Plumber / Gasfitter

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a qualified plumber to ensure the safe operation of its facilities in the Fort Smith region. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, identifying needed repairs, and training apprentices. The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Plumber/Class 'B' Gas Fitter Certificate along with three years of relevant experience. Strong skills in plumbing systems, hazardous material handling, and record-keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GNWT owned buildings are safe and operational.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks.
• Identify repairs and complete inspection reports.
• Train and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Ability to inspect plumbing systems

Knowledge of water systems and safe equipment operation

Ability to complete repairs according to Plumbing Codes

Ability to mentor and train apprentices

Ability to maintain accurate records

Basic electrical knowledge

Knowledge of working with hazardous materials

Ability to work with the metric system

Knowledge of Computer Building Operator Systems

Education

Journeyman Plumber/ Class 'B' Gas Fitter Certificate

3 years of related work experience

Class 4 driver's license

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) owned and operated buildings throughout the Fort Smith region are safe and operating efficiently by performing preventative maintenance checks, identifying needed repairs to correct deficiencies and through the completion of inspection reports. You will also be required to train and mentor apprentices and supervise casual employees.

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are essential for the role:

• Ability to inspect plumbing systems,
• knowledge of water systems and the safe operation of applicable equipment,
• Ability to complete repairs and installation in accordance with Plumbing and Heating Codes,
• Ability to mentor, supervise and train apprentices and casual staff,
• Ability to maintain accurate records,
• Ability and willingness to keep up to date with technology,
• Basic electrical knowledge is essential for the role,
• Knowledge of working with hazardous materials (i.e. chemical mixers and cleaners),
• Ability to work with the metric system,
• Knowledge of Computer Building Operator Systems

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by.

• Journeyman Plumber/ Class 'B' Gas Fitter Certificate,
• and 3 (three) years of related work experience.
• Class 4 driver's license would be an asset.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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