Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Residential
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
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Construction site
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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Prepare tenders and quotations
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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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Schedule personnel, tools and 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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Estimate costs and materials
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Operate CADD and other computer software systems
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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
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First Aid Certificate
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Overtime required
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Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Other benefits
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Transportation provided by employer
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.