Trades II - Plumber
Job Description & How to Apply Below
With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.
Main Purpose & Function
This position involves skilled plumbing work at a journeyman level which includes maintenance, repair, alteration and installation of plumbing equipment and systems in major recreational facilities, buildings, structures, marinas, concessions, golf course facilities and sewage lift stations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to effectively take direction and work with minimal supervision on a variety of equipment and systems including, but not limited to domestic water, sanitary, gas, fire protection, heating, brine and water cooled condensers, water parks, decorative and drinking fountains, indoor and outdoor pool circulation and interior and site drainage services. The incumbent must be able to use innovative techniques, best practices and materials to improve quality and workmanship, reduce costs, improve productivity and recommend ways to aggressively conserve water, minimize life cycle costs and provide estimates of work.
This position performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Completion of Grade Twelve preferably supplemented by technical courses related to the work.
Completion and certification of a recognized apprenticeship in the plumbing trade, and a red seal trade qualification certificate.
Minimum of 5 years journeyman experience is preferred.
A current Class A or B Gas Fitter Certificate issued by the Province of British Columbia is required.
Cross Connection Certification is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities implied above, the incumbent will possess considerable knowledge of the standard methods, best practices, regulatory requirements (WCB, WHIMS, BC Plumbing Code as amended by the City of Vancouver), drawings, specifications, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, installation and construction of plumbing components and systems and sound knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Drivers License and Record Checks
Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:
Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 14days of this posting
Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 14days of this posting
If you have less than fiveyears driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history
Business Unit/Department :
Real Estate Env & Fac Mgmt(1100)
Affiliation: CUPE 1004 Pks
Employment Type:
Regular Full Time
Position
Start Date:
November, 2026
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-375: $48.61 per hour
Application Close: September 27, 2026
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2
SLGBTQ+ persons including all gender sand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .
The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories
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