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 salary range for plumbers in Canada in 2026?
Plumbers (NOC 72300) earn $28.00 to $48.00 per hour across Canada in 2026, with a national median of $36.50 per hour. This equals annual full-time earnings of $58,240 to $99,840 based on 2,080 hours. Entry-level journeypersons start at $28.00 per hour after apprenticeship.
Q What work permit is required for foreign plumbers to work in Canada in 2026?
Foreign plumbers need an employer-specific work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, requiring a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) unless exempt via Global Talent Stream. NOC 72300 (TEER 2) qualifies for Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades Program with CLB 5 language and 2 years experience. Processing takes 10 weeks on average.
Q What education and experience are needed for entry-level plumber jobs in Canada?
Entry requires Grade 10 education including math, followed by a 4-year apprenticeship with 7,200 hours of on-the-job training and 672 hours classroom instruction. No prior experience needed to start apprenticeship, but mechanical aptitude test may be required. Red Seal certification exam available upon completion for national recognition.
Q What documents are required to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in Canada?
Submit high school diploma or equivalent, transcripts showing Grade 10 math, resume, and government ID. Applications go through provincial apprenticeship offices or employers listed on Job Bank, with sponsorship letter from employer. Aptitude test and interview follow submission.
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