Plumber/pipefitter

_**COME FOR A CAREER, STAY FOR THE LIFESTYLE**_

**Plumber - Pipe Fitter career opportunity available in Thompson, Manitoba.**

The NHR is full of opportunity We offer the perfect setting for a diverse and rewarding practice environment. This is a place where your professional ambitions can be realized. Our friendly and supportive staff will help make you feel right at home. We are progressive in supporting you through continuing education and leadership development. We encourage ongoing education as a way to foster your personal and professional growth.

**Why Relocate for This Opportunity?**
- Competitive Salary
- Up to $2,000 in Relocation Assistance
- Interim Accommodations/Rent Reimbursement
- A Comprehensive Benefit Program (Health, Dental, Pension, Life Insurance, Disability & Rehabilitation, Employee Assistance Plan)
- Continuing Education
- Retention Allowance (up to $1,000 annually)

**What’s Life Is Like Here?**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Journeyman Plumber as recognized by the Province of Manitoba
- Must have a valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license
- Familiar with window based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Working knowledge of Institutional plumbing and pipefitting codes
- Operate equipment and tools common to the trade, such as threading machines, soldering and welding equipment, grinders
- Knowledge of ductwork and HVAC systems
- Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings and diagrams as well as trace and document existing and new plumbing installations
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to respect and promote a cultural diverse population
- Ability to work in a team environment

**About the Job**:As a member of the Physical Facilities Department, the Plumber provides specialized maintenance skills helping to create a better and safer work and patient environment in Northern Health Region (NHR) facilities.

**Salary**: $34.29 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday