gas fitter

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Mechanical and service company
• Residential

Tasks

• Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 1 or A
• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)