The salary range for this position is CAD $41.59/Hr. - CAD $41.59/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

As a Plumber at St. Paul's Hospital, you will work in collaboration with the rest of the Facilities Maintenance team, supporting with a range of maintenance duties, including installing, altering, repairing, and testing plumbing systems and equipment, according to local and provincial building codes and regulations. 

Education: 

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's License with an electrical endorsement recognized by the Province of B.C. 
• Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Manages own tasks and delegates efficiently to maximize productivity 
• Accepts and champions new initiatives, guiding team members through implementation 
• Identifies and implements improvements to work systems to ensure the highest quality service.

• A competitive salary: $40.38 per hour.
• 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.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

 Your Day to Day:

 

• Review work requests and consult with Supervisor 
• Perform operational and safety risk assessment 
• Install and repair pipe and plumbing systems 
• Repair and/or replace items such as pipes, valves, and fixtures 
• Carry out plumbing preventative maintenance program 
• Ensure conformance to applicable codes and regulations 
• Inspect and test cross connection control devices 
• Use equipment like water columns and differential gauges 
• Complete related reports and records
• Install, test, maintain, and repair natural gas lines.

 

About our Facilities, Maintenance and Operations (FMO) Team: 
Our FMO team at Providence Health Care plays a critical behind‑the‑scenes role in keeping hospital environments safe, reliable, and fully operational. The team maintains complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life‑safety systems that support patient care every hour of every day. By ensuring the physical infrastructure is compliant, resilient, and ready, FMO allows clinical teams to focus entirely on patients. For more information, you can visit our FMO careers page here.

 

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.