Apprentice plumber

Location: Western Alberta (Jasper)

Dental plan

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.

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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