Plumber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan