apprentice plumber

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Confined spaces. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential.

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.

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.

Types of systems:

Plumbing, cold water and drain lines.

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.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

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.

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 .