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Work site environment
- Confined spaces
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Residential
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Construction site
- Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry
Tasks
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- 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
- Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
- 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
- Operate heavy equipment
- Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Plumber Trade Certification
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate
Type of service and repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Types of systems
- Plumbing, cold water and drain lines
Parts specialization
- Plumbing
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Overtime required
- Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees