We are looking for a skilled and reliable Journeyman Plumber to join our team. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of plumbing tasks, including installation, repair, and maintenance of piping systems and plumbing fixtures. You’ll also take a lead role in the preventative maintenance program for steam, heating, and medical gas systems. If you have experience in plumbing maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety and plumbing codes, we want to hear from you!

Education, Training and Experience

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter’s Licence with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of BC. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $39.21 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Review work requests and consult with user departments to clarify project requirements, specifications, and materials needed. Estimate project costs, including labor and materials, and provide recommendations.

• Conduct preventative maintenance on plumbing systems by inspecting pipes and fixtures for repairs, adjustments, and ensuring compliance with codes. Perform tasks like bolting, soldering, cutting, threading, and assembling.

• Install and repair plumbing systems using techniques such as bolting, soldering, and caulking.

• Perform preventative maintenance on steam and heating systems, including maintaining, repairing, and replacing equipment such as pumps, fans, and valves. Extend steam piping systems by fabricating components and joining pipes using various methods. Test equipment for leaks and pressure levels.

• Install, maintain, and repair medical gas lines, compressed air, natural gas lines, and controlled air systems following the British Columbia Gas Safety Code.

• Inspect and test cross connection control devices (e.g., backflow assemblies, check valves, pressure vacuum breakers) using specialized equipment. Ensure repairs meet code and regulatory standards.

• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment. Complete reports and records of repair and maintenance work and submit to the Leader.

• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes, safety policies, and procedures. Direct others in maintaining safe work practices and report hazards or inefficiencies.

• Maintain records, logbook entries, and conduct necessary tests and calculations.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.