Tradesperson (Plumber) Comp.# 89461

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority in Nova Scotia is hiring a Tradesperson - Plumber. This permanent role involves completing plumbing repairs and maintenance within schools. Candidates must have a journeyman’s certificate in plumbing, strong plumbing skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies. The position offers a competitive wage of $34.72/hr, with applications due by September 16, 2025.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s certificate in plumbing trade required.
• Pump Installer’s and Wastewater Treatment Plant courses are assets.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Completes plumbing and related school repairs.
• Investigates and repairs leaks or other problems.
• Advises on plumbing issues to the Team Leader.
• Responds to after-hours facility emergencies.

Skills

Strong plumbing skills

Analytical skills

Work planning skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Journeyman’s certificate in plumbing trade

Pump Installer’s course

Wastewater Treatment Plant course

Certified water specialist (OIT)

Completion of WHMIS and first aid training

Job description

Overview

South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Competition #: 89461

Position: Tradesperson - Plumber

Reports to: Coordinator of Operations

Employee Group: CUPE

Schedule: 8 hours per day

Dates/Wage: Permanent position effective October 6, 2025

Wage - $34.72/hr

Deadline to Apply: September 16, 2025 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s certificate in plumbing trade
• Pump Installer’s course and Wastewater Treatment Plant course would be considered assets
• Certified water specialist (operator in training OIT, class 1 NT) considered an asset
• Completion of WHMIS and first aid training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Characteristics

• Strong plumbing skills
• Analytical and work planning skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other trades, custodial staff and school administration
• Adaptable, team player, supportive of maintaining educational system
• Committed to quality work and efficiency
• Effective interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Completes plumbing and related school repairs, for example: servicing pumps, treatment plants, water conditioners and filters, thermostats, toilets, sinks, vents roof drains, ventilators, time clocks, and other controls.
• Investigates and repairs leaks, heating line problems, or other abnormalities as may occur in mechanical systems.
• Advises Team Leader on plumbing issues, for example: evaluating repairs or improvement; reporting misuse, inadequate capacity, deterioration or malfunction of mechanical devices; identifying materials, tools and equipment, and work routines needed to work efficiently.
• Responds to after-hours facility emergencies as required.
• Works cooperatively and assists other trades and maintenance staff as the job requires.
• Ensures job related tools and equipment are well maintained, for example: cleaning and returning tools after using them; lubricating and adjusting shop equipment as required to keep it in good working order; maintaining a neat and orderly supply of materials in the service vehicle.
• Completes work order forms and other repair records, for example: recording time and material used on each assignment; maintaining vehicle metrage log.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Notes

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.