plumbing and heating contractor

• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Français
• Heures de travail : 150 to 176 hours bi-weekly
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Plumbing technology / plumber
• Plumbing and related water supply services, other
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Creoles and pidgins, English based
• Creoles and pidgins, French-based

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty
• Wet / damp
• Confined spaces

Level of expertise

Maintenance and repair

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train or arrange for training
• Prepare bids
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Supervise other workers
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Instruct apprentices
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• 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
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Supervision

• Plumbers
• 3-4 people
• Gasfitters
• 5-10 people
• Steamfitters
• Pipefitters
• Sprinkler system installers
• Apprentices
• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Trades helpers
• Labourers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Copper

Welding techniques

Boilers

Equipment and machinery experience

Welding

Cleaning experience

Boilers / tanks

Installation specialization

Flexible PVC sheet goods

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Own transportation

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety equipment / gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

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
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• 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

Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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