Posted 2 months ago
Senior Plumbing Foreman
@ Hays
Ontario
Overview
Hays is hiring a Senior Plumbing Foreman for an established commercial mechanical contractor in the Ottawa region to lead mechanical construction projects from start to finish. The role involves leading and mentoring field crews and coordinating with other trades. The posting states a base salary of $110,000 to $125,000, full-time work with balanced hours, and a benefits package.
Pay:
$110,000–$125,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial plumbing projects from start to finish
- Manage and mentor field crews
- Coordinate work with HVAC, electrical and fire protection trades
- Monitor productivity, labour hours, schedules and materials
- Read drawings, specifications and change notices
Requirements summary:
- Valid Red Seal or Journeyman Plumber certification
- 3+ years leading crews as a Foreman or Supervisor
- Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems
- Ability to read mechanical, architectural and structural drawings
- Experience with commercial, institutional or multi-residential projects
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| 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 |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Journeyman Plumber Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 241 |
An established and growing commercial mechanical contractor is seeking a Senior Plumbing Foreman to lead mechanical construction projects across the Ottawa region. This is an opportunity for a motivated leader to take ownership of projects, mentor crews, and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial, institutional, and multi-residential developments.
If you're a Red Seal Plumber with strong field leadership experience and enjoy running projects from the ground up, this could be the next step in your career.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $110,000 - $125,000 base salary
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Cell phone provided
- Pension plan
- Vacation pay
- Stable workload with balanced work hours
- Long-term career growth opportunities
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead commercial plumbing projects from start to finish
- Manage and mentor field crews while promoting a positive site culture
- Coordinate work with other trades including HVAC, electrical, and fire protection
- Monitor productivity, labour hours, schedules, and material usage
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, site instructions, and change notices
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to a high standard of quality
- Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while supporting extra work pricing
- Troubleshoot installation challenges and resolve issues in the field
What We're Looking For:
- Valid Red Seal or Journeyman Plumber Certification
- 3+ years of experience leading crews as a Foreman, Supervisor, or similar position
- Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and construction practices
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural drawings
- Experience delivering commercial, institutional, mixed-use, or multi-residential projects
- Proven leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to safety, quality, and team development
Why Join?
Join a reputable contractor with a strong project pipeline, a collaborative culture, and a leadership team that values its people. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working on some of the region's most interesting construction projects.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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