Pipefitter/Plumber

POSITION:             Pipefitter/Plumber
DEPARTMENT:     Remanufacturing and Repair Centre
LOCATION:            North Bay
REFERENCE:         390-66B-27
RATE OF PAY:      $40.55

WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1100 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Pipefitter will completely and independently install, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, traps, waste and sewage plumbing systems, sprinkler systems, Auxiliary Power Units (APU), airbrake systems, etc., on buildings, power houses, yards, passenger coaches, locomotive and work equipment.
 
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completely and independently plan, lay-out, repair, dismantle, rebuild, maintain, install, fabricate high- and low-pressure pipeline systems which carry water, air, oil, gas, solvents, etc., select proper materials  
• Completely and independently install, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, traps, waste and sewage plumbing systems, sprinkler systems, Auxiliary Power Units (APU), airbrake systems etc., on buildings, power houses, yards, motor coaches, passenger coaches, locomotives and work equipment.
• Use various types of pipefitter tools and machinery 
• Welding of pipe and similar materials in the performance of pipefitter’s work 
• Works from blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns, and construction specifications; adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment, 
• Complete all other work generally recognized as pipefitter’s work and such other work as may be defined by the Lines of Demarcation Committee

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of Qualification as Plumber 306A, Pipefitter 307A or be a final year apprentice in the same identified trade
• Experience working within a unionized environment
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications 
• General knowledge of safety codes; characteristics of steam, water, air, oil, gas, acids, etc. pressure ranges and pipeline expansion  
• Ability to work in a safety conscious manner 
• Welding experience an asset
• Good working knowledge of computers considered an asset
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Committed to company health and safety

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

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