The Gisborne Group is celebrating our 70 year anniversary and we have full-time permanent job opportunities available for experienced Sprinkler Fitter Forepersons for projects across the Lower Mainland.
Job Tasks
- Leading a team of sprinkler fitters
- Training and mentoring apprentices
- Install fire sprinkler systems for residential & commercial projects
- Preparing, joining, supporting piping system
- Read & interpret blueprints, evaluate plans diagrams, specifications, schematics and operational/product manuals
- Braze, cement, thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping systems
- Ensure all work is executed using safe work practices
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years experience installing and servicing sprinkler systems (relevant international experience will be considered)
- Minimum 1 year experience leading a team of Sprinkler Fitters
- Ability to read & understand blueprints
- Excellent organization and time management
- Ability to complete documentation with detail & accuracy
- Knowledge of hand tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy loads (50lbs)
Pay Rate
- Base Hourly Rate - $53.44/hour
Additional Compensation
- RRSP - 6% of base wage contributed by Gisborne (no match required)
- Pension - 6% (in addition to RRSP) 4% Gisborne/2% match by employee
- Vacation/ Stat Pay - 10.8% of base wage for each hour worked
- Benefits - Extended Health, Dental, Life, AD & D, STD and LTD, EFAP) premiums paid by Gisborne
- Power Tools – provided by Gisborne
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $53.44 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Installing fire sprinkler systems: 4 years (required)
- Construction: 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Sprinkler Fitter Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
