helper, plumber

helper, plumber

Calgary, Canada

Company
PLATINUM PLUMBING & CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• Work site environment
• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Tasks
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Weight handling
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Employment terms options
• Evening
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Support for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• 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
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Support for Indigenous people
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment 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
• Supports for visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for plumbers in Canada in 2026?
As per Government of Canada's Job Bank, plumbers (NOC 72300) earn $25.00 per hour at entry-level, $36.00 median, and up to $48.00 high across Canada as of January 2026. This equates to an annual median salary of $74,880 based on 40 hours/week. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in most provinces.
Q What work permit do foreign plumbers need to work in Canada in 2026?
Foreign plumbers require a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit with a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from ESDC, valid up to 2 years, or eligibility under Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades Program with 2 years experience and CLB 5 language score. Processing takes 12 weeks on average. Provincial Nominee Programs in Alberta and BC prioritize plumbers with job offers paying at least $30/hour.
Q What education and experience are required for plumber jobs in Canada?
A high school diploma is required, followed by a 4-year apprenticeship with 8,160 hours of on-the-job training and 672 hours of technical training. At least 1 year of experience is needed for entry-level journeyperson roles. Red Seal certification is available after passing the interprovincial exam.
Q What documents are needed to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in Canada?
Submit high school diploma or GED, proof of being at least 16 years old, resume with any related experience, and valid government ID. Safety certifications like WHMIS and Fall Protection are required before starting. Applications go through provincial apprenticeship offices with $40-70 fees.
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