Apprentice Plumber

Job summary

The role involves reading blueprints to determine plumbing layouts and installing water supply and drainage systems. Responsibilities include cutting, joining, and testing pipes to ensure they meet government regulations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work site environment Confined spaces Wet/damp Work setting Various locations Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential Responsibilities 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 Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Apprenticeship training Level one apprenticeship training Level two apprenticeship training Level three apprenticeship training Level four apprenticeship training Level five apprenticeship training Experience and specialization Types of systems Plumbing, cold water and drain lines Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Stocks/shares Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Team building opportunities Variable or compressed work week 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 Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) 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 Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

What you’ll do

The role involves reading blueprints to determine plumbing layouts and installing water supply and drainage systems. Responsibilities include cutting, joining, and testing pipes to ensure they meet government regulations.

Requirements

No prior experience or degree is required as training is provided. Candidates must possess a WHMIS certificate and be physically capable of demanding work in confined or wet environments.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Bonus • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Stocks/Shares • Long-term Care Insurance • Learning/Training Paid By Employer • Team Building Opportunities • Variable Or Compressed Work Week

Listed skills

• Heavy Lifting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blueprint Reading
• Pipe Fitting
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Welding
• Leak Testing
• Pipe Sizing
• Threading Pipes
• Bending Pipes
• Government Regulation Compliance
• Hand-eye Co-ordination
• Heavy Lifting

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability