First Year Apprentice Plumber (Entry Level – Voyageur Trades Program)

The Role

Position Summary

The Apprentice Plumber supports Journeyperson Plumbers across the Voyageur Trades Program shop, mobile unit, and community project sites as part of Rupertsland Institute’s Voyageur Trades Program. This entry-level role focuses on building foundational plumbing skills through hands-on learning, in-house instruction, and participation in community‑focused projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyperson Plumbers with installing and repairing fixtures, piping, fittings, valves, drains, and water systems.
• Support understanding of drain-waste-vent, and other basic plumbing layouts through practical and instructional learning.
• Complete general labour duties including material handling, prep work, cleanup, and tool maintenance.
• Participate in Voyageur Trades in-house training modules and follow all safety procedures as outlined by the Journeyperson Plumber.
• Contribute labour to community-driven projects aligned with program mandates.
• Maintain daily logs of hours, tasks, and skill development for apprenticeship progression.
• Work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and respect.

To Fit the Role

Qualifications

Must meet the minimum requirements to apprentice as a plumber, according to Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, which includes but is not limited to : English 20-2

Math 20-3

Science 10, OR

A pass mark in all 5 Canadian General Educational Development (GED) or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) tests, or a combination of both GED and CAEC which comprise all 5 subjects

Training & Development

Work Environment

Application Procedure

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via email to info@rupertsland.org with the position title in the subject line. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.