Plumber (Journeyman / 2nd, 3rd and 4th year Apprentices/ Plumbing & Gas Subcontractors)
Company
Leblond Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$35–$45 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Leblond Plumbing & Heating has been serving Calgary and area since 2004. We are a busy, growing, well respected plumbing company working in the new housing industry. Our main focus is on residential new home construction as well as townhomes and multi-family construction.
"The grass is greener on this side"
We are hiring for the position of journeyman and apprentice plumbers. We are also looking for plumbing and gas subcontractors. Remuneration pay and qualifications will be dependent on experience and type of position. We offer an excellent group health care package including extended health, dental, vision, life and travel coverage. (50 % employer paid and 50% employee paid - employees)
SCOPE OF WORK:
To install plumbing and/or gas in new residential construction. This entails groundworks, rough-in and finishing.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a journeyman plumbing ticket or be indentured in the plumbing apprenticeship program or;
• Sub-contractors must be a registered company with WCB, liability insurance and registered for GST.
• Have two (2) to five (5) years recent experience in residential plumbing
• Live in the Calgary or surrounding area
• Must possess own tools
• Must have a clean drivers license (driver's abstract will be required)
• Have excellent customer service skills and telephone manner
• Be punctual, responsible, dependable and a team player
• *Please apply by email only through indeed - no phone calls please!**
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS AD IF YOU ARE NOT A
• Journeyman plumber or endentured in the trade in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year or a
• Plumbing sub-contractor with your own company
• *Please indicate which position you are applying for**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
Application question(s):
• Which position are you applying for?
• Do you have a clean drivers license and can you provide a clean drivers abstract?
• Do you live in the Calgary area or surrounding area?
• Are you a journeyman or apprentice endentured in the trade? If apprentice, which year?
Experience:
• residential plumbing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
"The grass is greener on this side"
We are hiring for the position of journeyman and apprentice plumbers. We are also looking for plumbing and gas subcontractors. Remuneration pay and qualifications will be dependent on experience and type of position. We offer an excellent group health care package including extended health, dental, vision, life and travel coverage. (50 % employer paid and 50% employee paid - employees)
SCOPE OF WORK:
To install plumbing and/or gas in new residential construction. This entails groundworks, rough-in and finishing.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a journeyman plumbing ticket or be indentured in the plumbing apprenticeship program or;
• Sub-contractors must be a registered company with WCB, liability insurance and registered for GST.
• Have two (2) to five (5) years recent experience in residential plumbing
• Live in the Calgary or surrounding area
• Must possess own tools
• Must have a clean drivers license (driver's abstract will be required)
• Have excellent customer service skills and telephone manner
• Be punctual, responsible, dependable and a team player
• *Please apply by email only through indeed - no phone calls please!**
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS AD IF YOU ARE NOT A
• Journeyman plumber or endentured in the trade in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year or a
• Plumbing sub-contractor with your own company
• *Please indicate which position you are applying for**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
Application question(s):
• Which position are you applying for?
• Do you have a clean drivers license and can you provide a clean drivers abstract?
• Do you live in the Calgary area or surrounding area?
• Are you a journeyman or apprentice endentured in the trade? If apprentice, which year?
Experience:
• residential plumbing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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.
