Posted 24 days ago
Plumber/Gas Fitter
@ Island Health
Duncan, BC · Chemainus, BC · Ladysmith, BC
Overview
Island Health is hiring a journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter for a multi-site operation on Vancouver Island. The role covers installing, altering and repairing plumbing systems, installing and maintaining natural gas lines and appliances, and testing cross connection and backflow prevention systems. The posting requires a BC journeyman plumber certificate, a Class B gas fitter licence and a Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Install, alter and repair plumbing systems
- Install, test and repair natural gas lines and appliances
- Inspect and test cross connection and backflow prevention systems
- Organize work across multiple sites
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman plumber certificate
- Class B gas fitter licence recognized in BC
- Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate
- Two years of recent related experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Plumber certificate, Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Plumbing, Gas fitting |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,244 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs skilled plumbing work for a multi-site operation, at the journeyman level in the installation, alteration and repair of plumbing systems; install, test, maintain and repair natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories and inspect and test cross connection and backflow prevention systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Plumber, Class B level Gas Fitter's License recognized by the Province of BC. Valid Certificate of Competency as a Cross Connection Control Specialist issued by the American Water Works Association, British Columbia Section. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1402.pdfJournal
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