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Closing Date: June 3rd 2025 at 4:00 PM
CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswicks mission vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe sustainable accessible and welcoming environment for students faculty staff and community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time Continuing Fredericton On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00pm 40 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability on occasion to lift heavy objects work from ladders or in cramped quarters.
Salary: $31.31 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Plumbing Shop Foreperson the Plumber supports the University by performing skilled plumbing work on maintenance and construction projects across campus. This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of water and waste systems in alignment with building codes safety regulations and institutional standards.
- Work independently or as part of a crew on maintenance and construction work orders and projects in various conditions including outdoors at heights or in confined spaces
- Install repair and maintain domestic commercial and industrial plumbing systems fixtures and equipment for water distribution and wastewater disposal
- Prepare job estimates for labour and materials when required
- Allocate and supervise tasks assigned to Trades Helpers and/or Labourers as needed
- Perform basic duties of other trades to support timely task completion
- Apply required safety precautions to minimize hazards to self and others
- Maintain thorough knowledge of the National Plumbing Code of Canada National Building Code Environmental Regulations and the NB Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Care for and preserve assigned tools and equipment
- Perform other related duties as assigned
WHAT YOU BRING
- Formal education as required by the Province of New Brunswick to meet the Journeyman standard for the Plumbing trade. Possession of Journeyman certificate in the Plumbing trade as issued by the Province of New Brunswick is essential.
- A minimum of three (3) years of diversified experience at the Journeyman level in the Plumbing trade with a concentration on maintenance.
Additional Strengths
- The ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to be able to work from sketches and diagrams.
- Proven ability to work with other trades people and the versatility in handling and using the tools of the trade.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)
This position is part of the UNIFOR Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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