Job Summary

As a ppefitting apprentice, you will be working with ticket Journeypersons in the industrial pipe trade. Typical projects include water treatment plants, lift station, boiler rooms, hatchery work, infrastructure projects and a variety of industrial based piping projects. As an apprentice you will be bolting together pipe, installing equipment, anchoring, demo, threading, grooving, rigging and a variety of other tasks under the supervision of your Journeyperson.

Plumbing apprentices are welcome to apply.

This job is based out of Nanaimo BC but projects can happen all over Vancouver Island and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

- Assist with measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling pipe and related components under supervision.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and piping layouts to help complete work accurately.
- Use hand tools and measuring equipment.
- Help prepare materials and work areas, and assist with rigging and moving equipment or pipe safely.
- Apply basic math to measurements, material quantities, and layout tasks.
- Follow instructions, safety procedures,



and quality standards; keep tools and work areas orderly.
- Learn to identify equipment issues and assist with routine maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting.

Requirements

- Interest in developing a career in pipefitting or plumbing related skilled trade.
- Basic math skills and willingness to learn blueprint reading and schematics.
- Mechanical knowledge or aptitude, including comfort working with hand tools.
- Ability to follow directions, work safely, and collaborate with a crew.
- Construction experience is helpful but not required.
- Exposure to plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing, maintenance, rigging, or welding—including MIG or TIG welding—is a plus, but not required.
- Willingness to learn pipefitting techniques and complete hands-on training under supervision.

Pay: $28.65-$45.36 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks:

- Extended health care
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Pipefitting Apprentice (Nanaimo)
🏢 Ridgeline Mechanical
📍 Nanaimo