Plumber Journeyperson

Job Title

Plumber Journeyperson

Job ID

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary . City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits . Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary. CH is a purpose-driven social enterprise and the largest housing operator in Calgary, providing safe and affordable housing to more than 27,000 Calgarians.

As a Plumber Journeyperson, you will maintain, inspect, install, repair and replace furnace and hot water tank fixtures located in Calgary Housing multi-family residential buildings, including apartment towers, walk up apartment buildings and row housing.

Primary duties include

Respond to service requests from residents, contractors, and internal teams to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, ERV/HRV, and boiler systems.

Conduct cross-connection testing, leak detection, code-compliance inspections, and identify unsafe or unauthorized property conditions.

Install, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures, pumps, piping (including PEX and soldered systems), hot water tanks, furnaces, and related equipment.

Assess underground and mechanical room infrastructure, including sewers and storm drains, and recommend cost- effective repair solutions.

Prepare suites for move-ins; inspect move-outs, contractor work, and new mechanical installations.

Clear blockages, repair drainpipes, install zone valves, and maintain on-demand boilers and make-up air systems.

Design and implement preventative maintenance programs for mechanical and underground infrastructure.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for new builds and renovations, including writing scopes of work and supervising contractors.

Complete administrative tasks such as electronic work orders, submitting test results, and attending pre-tender meetings.

Qualifications

A completed Plumber Journeyman certificate or equivalent interprovincial Red Seal as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.

At least 48 months of related post-ticket Journeyman experience is required.

Preference will be given to applicants with furnace and hot water tank installation and repair experience, and those who have had commercial service experience.

A Gasfitter "B" Ticket is required.

A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending.

A Cross Connection Control Ticket and the ability to register with The City of Calgary will be an asset.

Success in this position requires strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high call, customer-oriented work environment and adjust to changing priorities.

Working Conditions: This position will travel between residential buildings and is exposed to dirt, dust, noise, limited spaces, bodily fluids, pests, hot and cold temperatures.

Pre-employment Requirements

An enhanced security clearance and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be conducted.

Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test . This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Housing

Union: CUPE Local 37

Position Type: 2 Temporary

Compensation: $47.44 - 52.54 per hour

Hours of work: Non-standard 38 hour work week.

Days of work: This position works a 4 day work week from 7:0am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday on a 5 week rotation.

Location: Various

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: November 9, 2026

Job ID: 315543

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