Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice

Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd. is seeking an Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter – Service in Abbotsford, BC. The role focuses on servicing existing sprinkler systems, performing inspections, testing, and maintenance alongside journeyman fitters.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair components, read drawings, and complete service reports, with travel across the Fraser Valley and adherence to all safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed first-year Level 1 Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship training through SkilledTradesBC.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working at heights, in mechanical rooms, and in occupied buildings.
• Physically able to lift, climb, and work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual, 5-year, and other scheduled inspections and flow tests on existing sprinkler systems.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, corrosion, and faulty components (valves, alarms, risers, trim).
• Read and interpret existing system drawings and as-builts.
• Complete accurate inspection reports and service documentation.
• Travel between client sites across the Fraser Valley.
• Follow all OHS and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

Read drawings

Safety mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

First-year Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship – Level 1

Job description

Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter – Service

Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd. | Abbotsford, BC | Full-Time

About Us

Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd. (FVFP) is a fire protection contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients across the Fraser Valley. We're looking for an apprentice to join our service department — inspecting, testing, and repairing existing fire sprinkler systems rather than new installs.

The Role

You'll work alongside our journeyman sprinkler fitters performing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) on wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems.

What You'll Do

• Assist with annual, 5-year, and other scheduled inspections and flow tests on existing sprinkler systems
• Diagnose and repair leaks, corrosion, and faulty components (valves, alarms, risers, trim)
• Read and interpret existing system drawings and as-builts
• Complete accurate inspection reports and service documentation
• Travel between client sites across the Fraser Valley
• Follow all OHS and site-specific safety requirements

What You Need

• Completed first-year (Level 1) technical training in the Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program through SkilledTradesBC
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record
  
• Comfortable working at heights, in mechanical rooms, and in occupied buildings
• Physically able to lift, climb, and work in varied conditions

Details

• Location: Abbotsford, BC, with travel throughout the Fraser Valley
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with some, but minimal, work scheduled on evenings or weekends.