Work Term: Permanent
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Work Language: English
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
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Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
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or equivalent experience Work setting :
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Commercial Tasks :
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Instruct apprentices
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Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
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Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
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Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
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Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
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Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
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Supervise other workers
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Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size Supervision :
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5-10 people Work conditions and physical capabilities :
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Handling heavy loads
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Large workload
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Work under pressure Own tools/equipment :
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat Personal suitability :
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Judgement
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Team player Screening questions :
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Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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What is your current field of study? Health benefits :
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits Financial benefits :
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Bonus Long term benefits :
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)