Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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Instruct apprentices
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Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
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Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
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Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
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Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
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Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
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Supervise other workers
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Estimate costs and materials
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Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Plumber Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit