Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Confined spaces
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Noisy
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Non-smoking
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Institutional
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Mechanical and service company
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Install gas heating units and their components
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Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
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Service gas heating units and their components
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Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
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Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
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Instruct apprentices
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Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
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Supervise other workers
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Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
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Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
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Estimate costs and materials
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Test and replace defective equipment or components
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Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use other fuels (e.g. propane or natural gas)
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Gas Fitter Trade Certification
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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
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Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 1 or A
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Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
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Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 3 or C
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Working at heights training
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Standing for extended periods
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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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
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Transportation provided by employer
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.