Plumbing Apprentices: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Apprentices

Why True Mechanical?  True Mechanical is one of BC’s largest full-service, self-performing mechanical contractors. We specialize in designing and installing plumbing and HVAC mechanical systems of varying complexities for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and retrofit projects.
At TRUE, we are proudly people-first. We believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our teams, and our communities. We build systems with precision, and we build teams with heart. That’s what it means to Make It Happen.
We are also proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified company for 2025–2026 and one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Real Estate & Construction , a testament to our strong culture of trust, connection, and performance.
Experience prerequisites:
1st year Apprentice - No work experience required. Trades Discovery, Trades Foundations courses considered an asset but not required
2nd year Apprentice: 2-3 years of general construction and/or plumbing experience. Successful completion of 1st year plumbing technical training.
3rd year Apprentice: 3-4 years of general construction and/or plumbing experience. Successful completion of 2nd year plumbing technical training.
4th year Apprentice: 4-5 years of general construction and/or plumbing experience. Successful completion of 3rd year plumbing technical training.
Compensation and Benefits:
We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package with an hourly wage  $27.00 per hour for 1st year apprentice
$29.50 - $32.00 per hour for 2nd year apprentice
$35.50 - $38.00 per hour for 3rd year apprentice
$40.50 - $43.00 per hour for 4th year apprentices

All of our employees work directly for True Mechanical – we promote from within and encourage future career progress.
True offers 8 pay levels throughout your apprenticeship and 8 levels of career progression beyond Journeyperson with defined and transparent remuneration.
True provides employer-paid RRSP contributions for every hour worked. This is your money, and we provide the best pathway to invest it.
We will pay for your schooling on successful completion
A 100% employer paid industry‑leading extended health care package

Personal protective equipment and swag provided

We believe compensation should come in multiple forms besides a healthy paycheck: team-bonding events, company merch, employee appreciation lunches, industry events, sports games, leadership & development training.
At True Mechanical, our company culture is the foundation of our success.
We invest in our team. To us, competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are the bare minimum. Alongside extended health, RRSP contributions, site lunches, and team-building activities. We prioritize employee development through individualized training allowances, performance reviews & goal-setting, tool discounts, parking reimbursements, and much more.
We want you to advance in your career. Training and Development doesn't end at your Red Seal. Work hard and we will work with you to develop the career path you want.
We founded our company with a goal to do construction differently. Our site culture is equivalent to the systems we install: innovative, creative, and collaborative.