Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

Plumber

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)  •  $45k - $46k/yr  •  Winnipeg, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Requisition ID: 406293

Position Number: 20010644

Posting End Date: July 10, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Plumbing Shop

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 07/27/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Salary: $45.053, $46.390

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Under the general direction of the Plumbing Supervisor, the incumbent performs routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and plumbing installations. Works independently and with other trades staff, helpers, Supervisors, support staff and users in assessing, servicing and repairing hospital equipment and building systems. Building systems and equipment serviced include domestic hot and cold water, common and specialty waste piping, heating systems, heat exchangers, medical gas and vacuum systems, fire standpipes, pre-action and wet sprinklers, and other plumbing systems and related equipment.

Experience

  • Minimum five years’ experience in all phases of installation, maintenance, modification, inspection and replacement of a variety of facets of building mechanical and plumbing/heating services and equipment (e.g. heating/cooling systems, pumps, HVAC, fans) and associated components.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
  • Province of Manitoba or Interprovincial qualifications as a Journeyman Plumber or Fitter/Steamfitter required.
  • Province of Manitoba or Interprovincial qualifications as both a Journeyman Plumber and Fitter/Steamfitter preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Certificate as Journeyman Plumber or Journeyman Fitter/Steamfitter required.
  • Certificate as both a Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Fitter/Steamfitter preferred.
  • Must maintain a current City of Winnipeg Cross Connection Control Tester’s License.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Must have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of plumbing codes and their application in a variety of facilities, buildings and equipment, as well as experience in the installation of plumbing, heating and medical gas systems.
  • Must have the ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings to repair, modify, install, maintain, replace and inspect building mechanical and plumbing/heating services and equipment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system and ability to work with Windows based computer programs and custom application programs related to electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Position requires heavy lifting, bending, working in elevated places on various pieces of equipment (i.e. scaffolds, ladders) and the ability to work in confined spaces.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

About Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba.

The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral services to nearly 500,000 Manitobans who live outside its boundaries as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut who require the specialty referral services and expertise available in Winnipeg.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Winnipeg, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
mb.ca
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