Plumber/Gas Fitter - Remote Lodges - Fort St John Area
Company
Dexterra
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
Summary: Plumber/Gas Fitter, reporting to the Lead Hand, you will be responsible for plumbing related tasks involving the construction and renovation of relocatable modular structures. This position installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal according to plumbing scopes and prints. This is a remote position working at various site locations within the Fort St John surrounding area.
This position is safety sensitive and will require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
The Plumber performs some or all the following duties:
• Complete tasks related to the planning, laying out of the plumbing components of the construction, repair and assembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions and wood structures and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.
• Tests repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Accountable and responsible for the quality of all plumbing work performed on manufactured product to ensure it meets all company and/or contract standards with recommendations for improvements where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
• Must be a registered Journeyman or Apprentice.
• Must have valid drivers license - Class 5 .
• Current clean Drivers abstract required
• 2 years plumbing work experience in construction settings.
• Working and practical knowledge of the applications of plumbing techniques and methods.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to team members, and others.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
Additional Information
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
Summary: Plumber/Gas Fitter, reporting to the Lead Hand, you will be responsible for plumbing related tasks involving the construction and renovation of relocatable modular structures. This position installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal according to plumbing scopes and prints. This is a remote position working at various site locations within the Fort St John surrounding area.
This position is safety sensitive and will require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
The Plumber performs some or all the following duties:
• Complete tasks related to the planning, laying out of the plumbing components of the construction, repair and assembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions and wood structures and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.
• Tests repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Accountable and responsible for the quality of all plumbing work performed on manufactured product to ensure it meets all company and/or contract standards with recommendations for improvements where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
#IND1
Qualifications
• Must be a registered Journeyman or Apprentice.
• Must have valid drivers license - Class 5 .
• Current clean Drivers abstract required
• 2 years plumbing work experience in construction settings.
• Working and practical knowledge of the applications of plumbing techniques and methods.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to team members, and others.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
Additional Information
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for plumbers in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the median wage for plumbers is CAD 32.50 per hour as of January 2026, with provincial minimums starting at CAD 17.20 in Nova Scotia and reaching CAD 25.00 in British Columbia for certified roles. Apprentices receive CAD 15.00 per hour during the first year of training, with overtime at 1.5 times after 44 hours weekly in Ontario.
What Red Seal certification and experience are required to work as a plumber in Canada in 2026?
The Government of Canada requires completion of a 4-5 year apprenticeship program plus 9000 hours of on-the-job training for Red Seal endorsement, which is mandatory in all provinces for journeyperson status as of 2026. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass the Red Seal exam with a minimum 70% score.
How many hours per week can plumbers work and what paid leave applies in Canada for 2026?
Government of Canada standards set standard hours at 40 per week for plumbers, with statutory holiday pay at 4% of earnings and vacation entitlement of 2 weeks after one year increasing to 3 weeks after five years. Full-time roles include 10 paid sick days annually under federal rules effective 2026.
What tax deductions apply to plumber income in Canada for the 2026 tax year?
The Government of Canada requires plumbers to pay federal income tax at 15% on the first CAD 55,867 earned in 2026 plus provincial taxes averaging 10-15%, with mandatory CPP contributions of 5.95% up to CAD 68,500 and EI premiums of 1.63% up to CAD 63,200. Tool and uniform expenses up to CAD 1,000 can be claimed as deductions.
