Company Description Vipond Inc., founded in 1945, is a Canadian leader in fire protection, life safety, and security systems for a wide range of buildings, from homes and healthcare facilities to commercial properties and nuclear power plants. The company’s team of approximately 650 specialists includes sales representatives, engineers, designers, installers, and service technicians who focus on ethical service and cost-effective safety solutions. Vipond emphasizes quality and workplace safety while installing systems that “Protect What You Value Most®.” The organization is actively involved in industry associations and training committees to strengthen standards and best practices across Canada. Vipond promotes a culture of strong relationships and offers employees growth opportunities in a safe, collaborative, and innovative environment.
Role Description This full-time, on-site role based in Regina, SK is for Journeyman and Apprentice Sprinklerfitters in Vipond’s Fire Protection division. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing, repairing, and maintaining sprinkler systems, piping, and related life safety equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The role involves reading and interpreting drawings and specifications, measuring and cutting pipe, using appropriate hand tools, and ensuring all work complies with relevant codes, standards, and company procedures. Journeyman and Apprentices collaborate closely with project teams, supervisors, and contractors, maintain a strong focus on safety, and complete required documentation and inspections. Apprentice Sprinklerfitters will also participate in ongoing training and mentorship to develop their technical skills and progress toward certification.
Qualifications
- Experience with sprinkler systems and sprinkler installation, including assembly, testing, and maintenance.
- Proficiency using hand tools safely and effectively for cutting, threading, and installing pipe and fittings.
- Knowledge of life safety principles, applicable fire codes, and standards for fire protection systems.
- Ability to work with various pipe types and materials, including measuring, cutting, and joining pipe accurately.
- Journeyperson Sprinklerfitter certification or equivalent trade qualification (for Journeyman applicants); enrollment in a recognized Sprinklerfitter apprenticeship program or willingness to register (for Apprentice applicants).
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, including adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work on active construction sites and in occupied facilities.
- Physical ability to perform trade work, including lifting, working at heights, and using ladders and lifts.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites in and around Regina, SK.
