Plumber jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 344
Employers: 106

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $42.90Across 12 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $55.91Across 11 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 16%54 listings
On-site: 84%290 listings

Employers hiring include Royal York Property Management (58), Bridgepoint Maintenance (54), BGIS (18).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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A-1 Drainage Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
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J.D. Irving, Limited
Bouctouche, NB
Full-time
…high-quality installations? Kent Homes is looking for a Licensed Plumber (Red Seal) to support our operations by ensuring that all plumbing systems meet safety and quality standards in both…
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Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…established policies, standards, procedures and regulatory codes, the Plumber provides routine preventative maintenance, as well as performs skilled…
Plumber/Steamfitter
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Chalk River, ON
Full-time
…activities? If you do, here at CNL as a Mechanical Maintainer/Plumber/Steamfitter, you'll play a key role in constructing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving essential…
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Mattina Mechanical Limited
Hamilton, ON · Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area
Full-time
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Mattina Mechanical Limited
Hamilton, ON · Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area
Full-time
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ROC Modular Inc
Bow Island, AB
Full-time
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Faro, YT
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BGIS
Thunder Bay, ON
Full-time
The Journeyperson Plumber has a minimum 5 years’ experience and holds a valid Certificate of Qualification issued by the province in which the work is performed. The incumbent is…
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The Shepparton Adviser
Roche Percee, SK
Full-time
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Maple Reinders
Pickering, ON
Full-time
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Maple Reinders
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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MNA
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
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Naylor Building Partnerships
Richmond Hill, ON
$56.83 to $61.06 CAD / hour
Full-time
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Rockport Commercial Inc.
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
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BGIS
Nanaimo, BC
Full-time
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Edmonton, AB · SA - Edmonton Orion
Full-time
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Nisku, AB
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Nisku, AB
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Nisku, AB
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Boardwalk
Regina, SK
Full-time
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Chalk River, ON
Full-time
…efficiently? If you are, we are looking for a Mechanical Maintainer / Plumber / Steamfitter to join our team at our Chalk River Laboratories site. In this role, you will support operations,…
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Toronto, ON
$55 to $75 CAD / hour
Full-time
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Plumber/Steamfitter

Chalk River, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 19, 2026

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Responsibilities

The role involves performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of piping systems and mechanical equipment to support site operations and research. Responsibilities include executing preventive maintenance, decommissioning hazardous systems, and collaborating with multi-trade teams to ensure infrastructure reliability.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and a Plumber/Steamfitter qualification, typically from a 9,000-hour apprenticeship program. Eligibility for Site Access Security Clearance (SASC) and proficiency in reading technical drawings and using standard trade tools are required.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

high school
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Plumbing
Steamfitting
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Piping System Installation
Commissioning
Decommissioning
Blueprint Reading
Technical Documentation
Troubleshooting
Fabrication
Mechanical Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Mentoring
Hand Tools
Power Tools

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Vacation
Sick Days
Personal Days
Floater Days
Health Benefits
Tuition Support
Defined-benefit Pension Plan

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Plumbing
Steamfitting
Mechanical Maintainer
Piping Systems
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Commissioning
Decommissioning
Blueprints
Technical Drawings
PPE
SASC Security Clearance
Nuclear Science
Hydrogen Energy
Environmental Remediation
M&E Union
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Calibration Equipment
Shop Machinery
Event Free Tools
Infrastructure Maintenance
Fabrication
Mechanical Troubleshooting

Original job description

Are you a skilled tradesperson with experience in plumbing and steamfitting who takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure safely and efficiently? If you are, we are looking for a Mechanical Maintainer / Plumber / Steamfitter to join our team at our Chalk River Laboratories site. In this role, you will support operations, research, and decommissioning activities by performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair work on piping systems and associated mechanical equipment. Interested? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What you will be doing!

Performing preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities on piping systems and associated mechanical equipment.
Commissioning piping systems and equipment to support site infrastructure and operational requirements.
Constructing, fabricating, installing, and modifying piping systems and associated mechanical equipment.
Decommissioning piping systems and equipment, including safely removing piping, equipment, and related hazards.
Reading and interpreting drawings, work packages, blueprints, and technical documentation to ensure work is completed accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Following maintenance records, route sheets, and quality control processes, including completing required documentation and sign-offs.
Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas while ensuring excellent housekeeping practices.
Adhering to CNL, federal, provincial, and industry safety requirements and applying Event Free Tools practices throughout all assigned work.
Troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
Assisting in training, coaching, and mentoring apprentices, trainees, and new employees by demonstrating safe work practices and technical skills.
Collaborating with supervisors, planners, schedulers, facility staff, customers, and other trades personnel to coordinate work activities effectively.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education

Secondary school diploma.
Qualification as a Plumber/Steamfitter, typically acquired through completion of a 9,000-hour apprenticeship program or equivalent.

Experience

Experience using standard hand tools, power tools, calibration equipment, and shop machinery safely and effectively.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and safe work practices related to plumbing, steamfitting, and mechanical maintenance.
Demonstrated commitment to the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-trade environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and parts lists.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Physical fitness and the ability to perform the demands of a skilled trades position.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions

Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
This position is part of th e M&E Union a nd is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the M&E Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders - pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation - we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting the environment
Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Onsite

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected] . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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