Red Seal Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter A (Lead Hand)
Company
ATCO Group
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via ATCO Group
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Job Description
Description: ATCO Frontec is looking for motivated Red Seal Journeyman Plumbers/Gasfitters A to join our ATCO Facility Solutions team in Calgary. We specialize in facility maintenance service contracts, along with mechanical and electrical construction. Our Alberta portfolio includes projects across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Hinton, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat.
We are seeking an ambitious and energetic individual with construction experience who is eager to help expand our business and grow into a leadership role within the company. Our construction and service line of business is exponentially growing.
Responsibilities:
• Be a Lead hand for the construction crew, providing guidance and support as needed
• Perform gas fitting work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct cross connection and backflow prevention maintenance & Repair.
• Conduct Annual boiler maintenance for both steam and Hot water Boilers as per ABSA.
• Conduct timely inspections, testing, and accurate reporting of equipment defects and deficiencies
• Replace toilets, bathroom and kitchen sinks, and bathtubs
• Utilize power auger for toilet, bathtub, and main lines
• Replace & Replace hot water tanks and furnaces (40,000 & 60,000 BTU)
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded
• Guarantee all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes, as well as environmental protection requirements
• Supervisory roles and responsibilities may also be delegated as and when necessary. Which will be based on the customer requirement and operational necessity
• Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Certificate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required
• Class A Gas Fitter License is preferred.
• Construction Experience is Required
• Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol Test, Fit-to-Work Test, and Extensive Background Check.
• Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance.
• Class 5 license and clean drivers abstract is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to read drawings and blueprints
• Ability to build and work in a team environment is crucial along with a strong commitment to personal and team safety
Who We Are:
• ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test, full background check, and Government Security Clearance check.
Collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies and practices.
By submitting your resume and personal information to the ATCO Group of Companies, and/or participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the ATCO Group of Companies to determine your suitability for employment opportunities within the ATCO Group of Companies.
We are seeking an ambitious and energetic individual with construction experience who is eager to help expand our business and grow into a leadership role within the company. Our construction and service line of business is exponentially growing.
Responsibilities:
• Be a Lead hand for the construction crew, providing guidance and support as needed
• Perform gas fitting work, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct cross connection and backflow prevention maintenance & Repair.
• Conduct Annual boiler maintenance for both steam and Hot water Boilers as per ABSA.
• Conduct timely inspections, testing, and accurate reporting of equipment defects and deficiencies
• Replace toilets, bathroom and kitchen sinks, and bathtubs
• Utilize power auger for toilet, bathtub, and main lines
• Replace & Replace hot water tanks and furnaces (40,000 & 60,000 BTU)
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded
• Guarantee all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes, as well as environmental protection requirements
• Supervisory roles and responsibilities may also be delegated as and when necessary. Which will be based on the customer requirement and operational necessity
• Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Certificate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required
• Class A Gas Fitter License is preferred.
• Construction Experience is Required
• Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol Test, Fit-to-Work Test, and Extensive Background Check.
• Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance.
• Class 5 license and clean drivers abstract is required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to read drawings and blueprints
• Ability to build and work in a team environment is crucial along with a strong commitment to personal and team safety
Who We Are:
• ATCO Frontec is a market leader providing facilities management, camp services, workforce lodging solutions, operational support services and disaster and emergency management for a diverse range of clients. We are a service-based organization made up of great people who work hard to get the job done and deliver excellence in the communities where we work and live.
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test, full background check, and Government Security Clearance check.
Collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies and practices.
By submitting your resume and personal information to the ATCO Group of Companies, and/or participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the ATCO Group of Companies to determine your suitability for employment opportunities within the ATCO Group of Companies.
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As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour as of January 1 2026 for welders in non-unionized roles. Welders classified under skilled trades receive overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies uniformly across all sectors without provincial variations for this occupation.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with an approved LMIA for NOC 72106 welders. Applicants need a minimum of two years paid experience in the last five years plus Red Seal endorsement. Processing takes 8 weeks for 80 percent of applications submitted after April 2026.
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