Journeyperson & Apprentice Plumbers

Journeyperson & Apprentice Plumbers

Calgary, Canada

Company
Gateway Mechanical Services Inc.
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Eluta.ca

Job Description
🔧 Ready to Bring Your A‑Game?

Journeyman & Apprentice Plumbers (Commercial)

📍 Calgary & Canmore

⚡ Let’s Cut the BS…

You’re not looking for another rinse-and-repeat job.

You want:
• A crew that actually knows their trade
• Work that keeps your brain
and
hands busy
• A place where you can learn, laugh, and not hate Mondays

👉
Welcome to Gateway Mechanical.

🔥 This Crew Hits Different

We’ve been laying pipe and building careers since
1968
— and people don’t leave a good thing.
• Long-timers who’ve seen it all (and will show you how it's done)
• Zero ego, all teamwork — backs are covered here
• Real mentorship — not just “figure it out”
• Solid crew culture with plenty of laughs on site

👉 You won’t just work here — you’ll
level up fast
.

🛠️ The Work (No Two Days the Same)

Forget boring.

You’ll get a full mix:
• Service plumbing — troubleshooting, fixing, keeping things flowing
• Commercial builds — from dirt to done
• Renos & retrofits — tearing out, upgrading, making it better
• Projects across Calgary high-rises, Canmore builds, and everything in between
• Reading plans, solving problems, doing it right the first time

👉 It’s the kind of work that keeps you sharp — and on your toes.

👊 Who We’re Looking For

âś… Journeyman Plumbers
• Confident in service + commercial
• Dependable, skilled, no babysitting required
• The kind of person crews actually
want
beside them

âś… Apprentices
• Got some hands-on experience
• Hungry to learn and get better fast
• Not afraid to work hard and ask questions

💥 What Makes You “Our Kind of Person”
• You don’t stand around — you
find work
• You own your jobs, mistakes included
• You’ve got your crew’s back, period
• You want to keep learning (and pass it on)
• You take pride in doing it right — not just getting it done

👉 You show up… and make the whole crew better.

🚀 Why You’ll Stay
• Tight-knit crew with real tenure
• Constant learning — no stagnation here
• Good vibes, good people, lots of laughs
• Variety: service, construction, renos — all of it
• A company that respects the trade (and the people doing it)

đź”§ Ready to Get After It?

Join a team where:
• The work is solid
• The crew is better
• And the days actually fly by

👉
Apply now — let’s build something worth showing off.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in Canada

Q What is the median salary for plumbers in Canada in 2026?
According to the Government of Canada's Job Bank, the median hourly wage for plumbers (NOC 72300) is CAD $36.06, with low wages at CAD $20.00/hour and high at CAD $45.00/hour based on 2024 data applicable to 2026. This equates to an annual median salary of CAD $75,085 for full-time employment. Entry-level apprentices earn CAD $18.00 to CAD $25.00 per hour depending on the year of apprenticeship.
Q Can foreign plumbers get a work permit to work in Canada in 2026?
Plumbers (NOC 72300, TEER 2) qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program under Express Entry with 2 years full-time experience in the past 5 years, CLB 5 language proficiency, and job offer or certificate. Employers can apply for LMIA under Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with processing times of 10-20 business days for LMIA and 90-120 days for permit. Provincial Nominee Programs in Alberta and BC target trades workers with pathways to PR.
Q What education and experience are required to become a certified plumber in Canada?
Plumbers must have a high school diploma and complete a 4-5 year apprenticeship with 8,160-9,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 672-720 hours of technical training. Journeyperson certification requires passing a provincial Certificate of Qualification exam. Relevant college programs like plumbing techniques diploma can provide credits toward apprenticeship.
Q What documents are needed to start a plumber apprenticeship in Canada?
Required documents include high school diploma or equivalent, government-issued ID, resume highlighting related experience, and proof of WHMIS safety training. Apprenticeship agreement form signed by sponsor/employer and authority, plus medical fitness certificate in some provinces. Apply online via provincial offices like Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
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