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Plumber

@ School District #61 (Greater Victoria)

Victoria, British Columbia

$37.90/hrFull-time4+ years experience
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Overview

School District #61 (Greater Victoria) is hiring a full-time plumber for a continuing position under the CUPE 382 Collective Agreement. The work covers plumbing and gas fitting duties at school sites, on a 6:30am to 3:00pm shift. The posting offers $37.90 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package after probation.

Pay:

$37.90 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Install and repair plumbing systems at school sites
  • Perform gas fitting duties under Class B Gas Fitter certification
  • Work effectively with principals, teachers, students and facilities staff
  • Work in adverse weather conditions

Requirements summary:

  • BC Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trade Qualification in plumbing
  • Class B Gas Fitter certificate from Technical Safety BC
  • Four or more years of specific experience in similar duties
  • Valid BC driver's licence
  • Grade 12 or equivalent education
  • Backflow prevention certification is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience4+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCertificate of Apprenticeship in plumbing, Certificate of Trade Qualification in Plumbing, Class B Gas Fitter, Class A Gas, Backflow prevention certification
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)

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School District #61 (Greater Victoria)

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Job description

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $260 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, administrators, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

The Greater Victoria School District is currently seeking applications for a with the following qualifications:

  • Legally able to work in Canada
  • Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
  • Must possess a Certificate of Apprenticeship in plumbing as issued or recognized by the Province of BC or a Certificate of Trade Qualification in Plumbing as issued or recognized by the Province of BC
  • Must possess a Certificate of Qualification to perform the duties of a Class B Gas Fitter as issued by Technical Safety BC. A Class A Gas ticket would be an asset.
  • Must possess a valid BC driver’s license
  • Completion of four or more years of specific experience in similar duties is required
  • Must be physically able to perform all duties as noted in the
  • Possess knowledge of personal computers, including current word processing, spreadsheet, database and facilities management software used by SD#61
  • Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders in a leadership role. Stakeholders could include principals, teachers, students, parents, office staff and facilities staff, etc.
  • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with other workers, supervisory and teaching staff, students and the public
  • Certification in backflow prevention devices would be an asset

This continuing position falls within the CUPE 382 Collective Agreement at a pay rate of $37.90 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package upon successful completion of probation. Shift times would be 6:30am -3:00pm.

Please submit cover letter, resume, proof of Trade Qualification, any relevant certificates and references to:

Human Resource Services

Greater Victoria School District #61

By Email:

Closing Date: Ongoing until position is filled

School District 61 thanks all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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