Commercial Plumber (3rd Year Apprentice to Journeyperson)

Earn $35.00–$55.00 per hour , depending on your apprenticeship level, skills and experience. You’ll also get health and dental benefits, a matching RRSP, a tool program, and a steady Monday–Friday schedule.

What You Get

Pay: $35.00–$55.00/hour, based on your level, skillset and experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, typically between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Benefits: Health and dental coverage, plus RRSP matching

Tools: A company tool program to support your day-to-day work

Growth: Career development and real opportunities to advance, from apprentice to journeyperson and beyond

Culture: A supportive, team-oriented workplace, free Friday breakfasts, and events for employees and their families

• The Role
• Our Commercial division is growing, and we’re hiring plumbers at every stage from 3rd year apprentice to journeyperson. You’ll install plumbing systems in commercial buildings, from groundworks and rough-ins through finished installations. Apprentices work under our journeypersons and build toward their ticket. Journeypersons take the lead on site: they organize materials and labour, run sub-scopes, and mentor the next generation of plumbers.

On the Job, You’ll:

Complete groundworks, rough-ins and new plumbing system installations in commercial buildings

Work from blueprints, schematics and technical drawings

Cut, thread and bend pipe, and assemble, install and secure pipe, fittings and fixtures to specification

Pressure-test systems with air and water gauges to find leaks and other issues

Diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing problems

Work alongside journeypersons, project managers and other trades

Follow local plumbing codes, safety regulations and company procedures on every job

Keep your tools, equipment and work area clean and organized

Journeypersons will also:

Organize materials and labour, and lead sub-scopes on site

Mentor apprentices with hands-on training and day-to-day guidance

What You Need:

Apprentices: Registration as a 3rd or 4th year plumbing apprentice in good standing, with at least 2 years of commercial plumbing experience

Journeypersons: Journeyperson Plumber certification, with at least 3–5 years of commercial plumbing experience. Leadership experience is preferred.

Solid knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, tools and materials

Good mechanical skills and strong problem-solving ability

Clear communication, and comfort working independently or as part of a crew

The physical ability to lift heavy materials, do manual labour and work in confined spaces

A valid driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract

A strong commitment to safety and company policies

The drive to keep learning and growing in the trade

• About Wiehler Mechanical
• Calgary communities have trusted Wiehler Mechanical Ltd. for reliable, high-quality plumbing and HVAC work for more than 45 years. We build lasting relationships, and we put our team and our customers first. Teamwork, integrity and personal accountability guide how we work, and we know our reputation is built on the skill and dedication of our tradespeople. That’s why we invest in their learning and stand behind them.

• Apply in 3 Minutes
• Whether you’re working toward your ticket or ready to lead a crew, fill out our quick 3-minute application today.