Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
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
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
Shift
Morning
Day
Weekend
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
On the road job
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
