The Organization
The Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains, and invests in the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses.
WAA is a critical player in the development of one of Canada’s strategic transportation hubs. As a perennial “Manitoba Top Employer”, WAA prides itself as an organization that attracts engaged employees with the right combination of skills, values, and attitude to help us achieve our mission of connecting communities. http://www.waa.ca.
Job Title: Plumber
Reports to: Supervisor, Facilities Performance
Salary: Band 6 ($91,418 - $102,452)
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor, Facilities Performance, this position is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plumbing, heating, drainage, and water distribution systems at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
A key focus of the role is monitoring and assessing system performance to identify developing issues, prevent failures, and recommend effective, practical solutions that support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, asset reliability, and water-system integrity. Working collaboratively with other maintenance team members, the Plumber contributes to the successful completion of assigned tasks within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) environment, supporting timely, accurate, and proactive maintenance operations across airport facilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize airport plumbing and mechanical systems, including domestic water distribution, sanitary and storm drainage, plumbing fixtures, pumps, tanks, hot-water generation and storage systems, heating systems, lift stations, and backflow-prevention devices
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable codes and standards, and industry best practices
- Respond to plumbing and mechanical service calls, diagnose equipment and system failures, and complete repairs while minimizing operational impacts and maintaining service continuity
- Install, modify, and upgrade plumbing, heating, drainage, water-distribution, and related mechanical systems, including supporting infrastructure renewal, equipment installation, and commissioning activities
- Assess and prioritize work orders based on asset conditions, operational impact, safety risks, regulatory requirements, and available resources
- Accurately document work orders, inspections, testing results, repairs, asset conditions, corrective actions, time, materials, and parts usage within the CMMS
- Interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, specifications, plumbing codes, water-quality requirements, and other technical documentation
- Coordinate with other trades, Facilities teams, airport departments, contractors, suppliers, and service providers to complete routine and emergency maintenance activities
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to apprentices, trades helpers, Facilities Maintenance Generalists, and contractors
- Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, schedules, equipment, materials, and asset performance based on technical expertise, field observations, and operational requirements
- Ensure all work complies with applicable safety requirements, regulatory standards, airport procedures, and operational requirements
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, certification maintenance, and ongoing competency-development activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Selection Criteria include:
- Red Seal Journeyperson Plumber certification
- A minimum of five years of related experience in industrial, commercial, institutional, or operational facilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain City of Winnipeg Backflow Prevention Tester certification
- Strong knowledge of plumbing, heating, domestic water distribution, sanitary and storm drainage, pumping, lift-station, hot-water, and backflow-prevention systems
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex plumbing and mechanical systems and determine appropriate maintenance and repair methods
- Experience interpreting and applying technical manuals, drawings, specifications, plumbing codes, and other technical documentation
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document and manage work orders, inspections, maintenance activities, asset information, and parts usage
- Demonstrated experience with welding, soldering, brazing, and other pipe-joining methods.
- Experience with Direct Digital Control systems, Building Management Systems, underground utility locating and marking, and estimating
- Ability to assess and prioritize work using sound technical judgment while considering safety, operational requirements, regulatory compliance, and asset condition
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and work effectively with colleagues, contractors, suppliers, and operational stakeholders
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a “D” Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (D/AVOP)
- Gas Fitter Class A or B license is considered an asset
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting more than 25 kilograms or 55 pounds, climbing, kneeling, crouching, working at heights, and working in confined spaces and varying weather conditions
Work with us!
- Highly competitive salary
- Full Benefits package of Health, Dental & Vision
- DC Pension Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account to use on additional benefit expenses
- Lifestyle Spending Account to use on Wellness expenses such as health and fitness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supported Training & Development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a high functioning team of professionals working on a diversified portfolio
- Proud to be named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers annually since 2011
Conditions of employment include the ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) and Transportation Security Clearance (TSC), inclusive of approval for U.S. Preclearance.
Winnipeg Airports Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified applicants experiencing barriers to equity to self-identify in their application.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
