Journeyman/woman Plumber

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Wet/damp
- Outdoors
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
**Work setting**:

- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and 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
- Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
- Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
- Supervise workers and projects
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
- Plumbers
- Pipefitters
- Gasfitters
- Apprentices
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Plumber Trade Certification
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate
- Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
- Steamfitter and Pipefitter Red Seal Certificate
- Steamfitter and Pipefitter Trade Certification
- Gas Fitter Trade Certification
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Work under pressure
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Tight deadlines
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- 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?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits