Plumber - Competition Number: 2025/26-050-703825T About NLHC The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.
About the Department/Region Context: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John’s (Avalon) and Marystown. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.
Competition Number: 2025/26-050-703825T
Employment Type: Temporary
Department/Region: Avalon Reginal Maintenance
Location: St. John’s
Posting Status: Internal/External
Closing Date: August 12, 2026
Salary Scale: $57,428 to $63,793 per annum (CG-29 $27.61 to $30.67 per hour), 40 hour work week
Duties This position is accountable for the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems,



as well as performing major plumbing upgrades. The work encompasses the repair and/or replacement of sewer lines, pipes, taps, valves, traps, bathtubs, sinks and toilets. The incumbent may be required to perform basic repairs to oil, hot water, and low-pressure steam heating systems or assist with major repairs. The successful applicant will record material usage, maintain labour records, and requisition supplies. Other related work, including general housing maintenance and basic carpentry, may be required. The successful applicant may be required to mentor an apprentice.
Screening Criteria Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Plumbing Trade
Experience in residential plumbing upgrade and repair work
Heating system repair experience (asset)
Assessment Criteria Knowledge of National Plumbing Code of Canada
Knowledge of materials and methods of the plumbing trade
Knowledge of oil, hot water and low-pressure steam heating system repairs (asset)
Knowledge of secure work practices
Ability to effectively exchange information
Ability to document work completed
Ability to work independently
Ability to manage time and tasks
Client service orientation
Conditions of Employment Conditions of Offer:
Valid Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (Plumbing)
Corporate Insurability
Acceptable Certificate of Conduct
Conditions of Acceptance:
Willing to accept day travel (significant)
Willing to accept overnight travel (occasional)
Willing to accept on-call rotation
Willing to mentor apprentice
Acknowledges requirement for heavy lifting (greater than 50 lb)
This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.




Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Company Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Applicants who wish to be considered for a specific position must apply directly for the position as per the job posting. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria, as outlined in the job posting, and that all contact information is current.
If further information is required, it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the number provided in the job posting.NLHC will keep applications on file for a period of six (6) months, should the need arise to fill a position on a short-term basis.
Human Resources Privacy Notice
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. Personal information is collected under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. It will be used for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates, assessing applicant qualifications, and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment at NLHC. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process.

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