Plumber

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate

• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

• or equivalent experience Work setting :

• Commercial 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

• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment

• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment

• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges

• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing

• Supervise other workers

• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size Supervision :

• 5-10 people Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Physically demanding

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Handling heavy loads

• Large workload

• Work under pressure Own tools/equipment :

• Tools

• Safety equipment/gear

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Hard hat Personal suitability :

• Accurate

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Judgement

• Team player Screening questions :

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• What is your current field of study? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Paramedical services coverage

• Vision care benefits Financial benefits :

• Bonus Long term benefits :

• Life insurance

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)