OVERVIEW LANGUAGES English
EDUCATION Registered Apprenticeship certificate
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES Install 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
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
Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
Supervise other workers
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
SUPERVISION Plumbers
CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS,
AND COURSES Plumber Trade Certification
Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Natural Gas License
Plumber Red Seal Certificate
Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY Bondable
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION Valid driver's licence
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES Physically demanding
OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
PERSONAL SUITABILITY Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Team player
BENEFITS HEALTH BENEFITS Dental plan
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
FINANCIAL BENEFITS Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
OTHER BENEFITS Other advantages
Team building opportunities
Variable or compressed work week