Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation Services
STATUS: Regular Full-Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: *40 hours per week
SALARY: $48.47 per hour + comprehensive benefits package

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Are you an experienced plumber with expertise in gas fitting and building system maintenance? This is a great opportunity to join our team in supporting the safe and efficient operation of recreation facilities. Reporting to the Facility Management Coordinator, you will perform skilled work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of water, drainage, and gas systems, while also carrying out inspections and managing ongoing maintenance and improvement projects. Your knowledge of seasonal facility operations; such as pool shutdowns/startups, and winterization, will play a key role in keeping our spaces running smoothly year-round.

Requirements:
• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), plus completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the plumbing trade as a journeyperson plus sound related experience including gas fitting and cross connection work
• Valid BC Driver’s license and clean driving record
• B.C. Certification of Qualification – Plumbing
• Gas Fitting Ticket
• Cross Connection Ticket
• Confined Space Entry Permit
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade including confined space entry, fall protection and working alone safety protocol.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal plumbing and gas fitting regulations, standards, codes and practices; and of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the application of same
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heating and ventilation systems
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, repair, maintenance and testing of backflow prevention devices
• Sound knowledge of seasonal maintenance procedures of recreation facilities including pool shutdowns, outdoor pool startups and winterization and ice-in/ice-out turnover
• Ability to operate a small service area; maintain a variety of records related to the work, estimate materials required and requisition parts and materials as required;
• Ability to work both as a team and independently to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in repairing, maintaining and construction related to recreation facilities, utilities and services
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow related work schedules
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by facility as-built plans, diagrams and sketches
• Ability to follow employee safety and public safety, policies, procedures and practices
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office applications
• Skilled in the use and care of a wide variety of tools and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

*Successful candidate will be working Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by May 19, 2026.
We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), plus completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the plumbing trade as a journeyperson plus sound related experience including gas fitting and cross connection work • Valid BC Driver’s license and clean driving record • B.C. Certification of Qualification - Plumbing • Gas Fitting Ticket • Cross Connection Ticket • Confined Space Entry Permit

Required skills: • Thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade including confined space entry, fall protection and working alone safety protocol. • Thorough knowledge of municipal plumbing and gas fitting regulations, standards, codes and practices; and of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the application of same • Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of heating and ventilation systems • Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, repair, maintenance and testing of backflow prevention devices • Sound knowledge of seasonal maintenance procedures of recreation facilities including pool shutdowns, outdoor pool startups and winterization and ice-in/ice-out turnover

Additional skills / Assets: • Ability to operate a small service area; maintain a variety of records related to the work, estimate materials required and requisition parts and materials as required; • Ability to work both as a team and independently to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involved in repairing, maintaining and construction related to recreation facilities, utilities and services • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow related work schedules • Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by facility as-built plans, diagrams and sketches • Ability to follow employee safety and public safety, policies, procedures and practices • Ability to operate Microsoft Office applications • Skilled in the use and care of a wide variety of tools and equipment used in the work. • Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street