Plumber Apprentice

Location:

ON THE ROAD – Various job sites throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), depending on project assignments and client requirements.

Wage: $38.00 hourly / 40 hours per Week

Employment:
Permanent, Full-time

Shifts:

Early morning, Shift, Morning, Day, Weekend

Start date:

As soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Languages:

English

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road:
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Green job:
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 setting:
Various locations, Construction site

Tasks:

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Working at heights training
• Driver’s License (Class 3 or
  
  D)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence

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

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

• – Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• – Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• – Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• – Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.