Languages English

Education College/CEGEP

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Well Pump License; Natural Gas License; First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Plumber Red Seal Certificate; Plumber Trade Certification

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Specific Skills

Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing; Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size; Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems; Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and 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

Additional Skills

Supervise other workers; Prepare tenders and quotations; Instruct apprentices; Estimate costs and materials

Work Setting Residential

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Location Information Various locations

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement