- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Confined spaces
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Commercial
- Industrial
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Instruct apprentices
- Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
- Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
- Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
- Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
- Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Plumber Trade Certification
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Perks
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits