1st Year Apprentice Plumber (NOC 72300)

Wildstone is a General Contractor currently looking for 1st Year Plumbing Apprentices to join our Mechanical team. Here are the types of projects we work on – Wastewater/Water Treatment Plants, Energy and institutional projects, new multi-family builds, and commercial builds.

This is a position local to Whitehorse with the potential for fly-in / fly-out shifts to other locations throughout the Yukon. Our crews typically work 21/7 rotations, travel in and out of various locations, work 10-hour shifts on average. Perks include well-maintained crew housing, flights to and from site from the nearest airport, a Living Out Allowance, full benefits, and an RRSP program.

In this role, you’ll work independently, collaborate with skilled tradespeople, and support our Journeyperson Plumbers as you continue to learn the trade.

Responsibilities:

• Build, assemble, install, repair, and maintain mechanical systems.
• Layout equipment and pipe routes as per directions.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, solder, groove, crimp, and glue piping systems.
• Ensure proper tools for job are assembled at the work site.
• Learn and understand proper installation methods of pipe systems and related equipment as taught by Journeyperson.
• Proper care and handling of equipment used on site.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Take direction from Journeyperson Plumber.
• We value flexibility, so you’ll also be ready to take on other tasks as needed.

A little about Wildstone. We’re family-owned and operated, we take on projects in some of the most remote, challenging and exciting locations in western and northern Canada, and our goal is to always make a positive impact through community involvement where we work.

We take care of our teams with benefits that include health/dental/vision, RRSP matching, Employee and Family Assistance Programs, and an Employee Recognition and Rewards Program.

Requirements:

• Registered as a 1st Year Apprentice with provincial/territorial regulatory body
• Commercial and Industrial construction experience
• Experience working on renovations and modifications on commercial projects
• A strong safety record.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and work in a team.
• Must have or be willing to obtain the following tickets: Fall Protection, WHMIS 2015, Elevated Work Platform, and Level 1 First Aid