Posted 17 months ago
Plumbing & Mechanical Foreperson
@ True Mechanical
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
True Mechanical, a mechanical contractor in Western Canada, is hiring a full-time Plumbing & Mechanical Foreperson to lead field teams on commercial, institutional and residential plumbing projects. The role bridges Project Managers and field crews, monitoring productivity, quality and budget. Starting pay is $51.50 per hour with an extensive benefits package.
Pay:
$51.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Act as bridge between Project Managers and field teams
- Monitor field staff, subcontractors and suppliers for productivity and budget
- Partner with PMs on mechanical schedules
- Review budgets and estimates; identify and report site risks
- Conduct site inspections and provide project updates
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Plumbing & Gas B Certification
- Working knowledge of BC Plumbing Code
- Deep knowledge of construction practices, quality management and OH&S
- 10+ years mechanical industry experience (preferred)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Plumbing, Gas B, BC Plumbing Code |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Transit support, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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True Mechanical
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Full company description
We help developers and builders create properties that have true human and commercial value. We believe that true craftsmanship is a tradition worth keeping and that people, businesses, and the environment benefit from doing things properly.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,366
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 187
- Reported office locations
- 2433 Holdom Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia V5B, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Building Material
- Field Support
- Commercial Real Estate
- Virtual Reality
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Commercial
- Architecture
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- True Mechanical
- Specialties
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Commercial
- Mixed Residential
- hvac
- mechanical
- natural gas
- apprentice
- redseal
- journeyman
- engineering
- BIM
- technology
- VRF
- hydronic
- LEED
- passivehouse
- and construction
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We help developers and builders create properties that have true human and commercial value. We believe that true craftsmanship is a tradition worth keeping and that people, businesses, and the environment benefit from doing things properly.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Specialties | PlumbingHeatingCommercialMixed Residentialhvacmechanicalnatural gasapprenticeredsealjourneyman |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
| View page |
Why True Mechanical?
As the leading mechanical contractor in Western Canada, True Mechanical offers unparalleled opportunities for plumbers eager to join a dynamic and fast-growing team. We specialize in cutting-edge commercial, institutional, and residential plumbing systems across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the BC Interior.
Whether you’re passionate about leveraging the latest technologies, or you thrive in collaborative environments that emphasize lean construction practices, True provides the tools, culture, and mentorship to help you thrive. Join us and help shape the future of plumbing in Western Canada.
Compensation & Benefits:
- We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package with an hourly wage of $51.50 per hour as a starting point.
- Employer-paid RRSP contributions for every hour worked – it’s your money, your future.
- Company-subsidized short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- 100% employer-paid extended health care with a value of $4.97/hr.
- Hourly vehicle allowance in addition to your wage.
- 5 paid flex days annually, plus holidays, statutory days, and sick leave.
- Annual training allowance and employee perks.
- Parking reimbursements.
- PPE and branded swag provided from day one.
- Tool program and tuition coverage for continued education.
- Plus: team-building events, merch, appreciation lunches, sports games, and leadership training.
Our Culture:
At True, we believe culture drives performance. Competitive wages and benefits are the starting point—not the finish line.
We invest in people, not just projects. Our team benefits from individualized training plans, performance reviews, and clear development pathways. We’re committed to helping every employee grow, whether you're building your leadership skills, exploring project management, or mentoring the next generation.
Our job sites reflect our values: innovative, inclusive, and collaborative. We built True Mechanical to do construction differently. Sound like you? Apply today and meet more people like you.
The Role: Foreperson
As a Foreperson, you’ll lead key project areas, support field staff, and drive performance and quality. You’re an experienced plumber with a track record of leadership and a desire to keep growing.
Technical Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in the mechanical industry (preferred but not required)
- Red Seal Plumbing & Gas B Certification
- Deep knowledge of construction practices, quality management, and OH&S
- Working knowledge of the BC Plumbing Code
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365
Daily Responsibilities:
- Act as the bridge between Project Managers and field teams
- Monitor field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure productivity, quality, and budget alignment
- Partner with PMs to develop and execute mechanical schedules
- Review budgets and estimates to avoid overruns and delays
- Identify and report risks, challenges, or site issues to senior leadership
- Proactively solve problems with practical, forward-thinking solutions
- Conduct site inspections and provide updates to the project team
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