Character 2 – Plumber

Contest number: 2025-303

period: Regular full time

salary: $45.29 per hour (2024 rates)

table: 80 hours every two weeks; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note “H” of Schedule “B” of the Collective Agreement for External Section CUPE 23

Latest update: 10/10/25

This position works in the Facilities Management and Plumbing organizational unit. These are journey level skilled plumbers. An employee in this category exercises substantial independent judgment in handling technical work problems involving the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing, irrigation, water and sewer systems throughout City facilities and may supervise the work of one or more subordinates engaged in less skilled tasks. In addition, the successful candidate performs minor heating equipment maintenance and repair tasks. The incumbent is subject to call at any time for emergency response reasons. The work of this class is distinguished from the lower-level classes by the more advanced nature of duties, the wider latitude in the use of independent judgment and the supervisory responsibility it entails. The incumbent exercises a great deal of independent judgment and procedures in completing most tasks in accordance with established business practices. Oral and written assignments, often accompanied by sketches, layouts and schemes, are received from a superior who reviews work performance in terms of effective business operation, conformity with established standards and achievement of desired objectives. Installation work shall be inspected by the City Plumbing Inspector as required. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of a recognized trade qualification certificate as well as significant general experience at Journeyperson level; Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• Great knowledge of the risks and safety precautions of trading.
• Great knowledge of city plumbing regulations and standards.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and rough drafts and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of one or more individuals engaged in less complex plumbing tasks.
• Ability to maintain simple records, estimate materials required, and order parts and materials as required; and using innovative technologies, best practices and materials to improve quality and manufacturing, reduce costs and reduce life cycle costs.

BC Driver’s License, BC Level B Gas Installer License, and BCWWA Cross Connection Certification required.

Please apply online at October 20, 2025.

Copies of relevant certificates, degrees or professional tickets will be required at the time of interview. Please connect to the people and culturein 604-294-7303If you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of placing your order online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each nation has a distinct history and distinct traditional territories that include the city in whole or in part. We encourage you to learn more about the host nations whose ancestors occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be located in this region where we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences.