Lead Plumber

Posted Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate over 34,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide these amazing benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Access to on-demand pay – get your money as soon as you earned it through Dayforce Wallet
• Profit-sharing
• Flexible group medical and dental
• Fitness and Wellness reimbursement
• Training and Development allowance
• Group RRSP matching
• Up to 20% rental discounts, and more!

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, comfort, and safety of our Customers

Ensure daily communication with Leader

Respond to service calls in a timely and effective manner

Plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls - These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases, and/or hot liquids

Size, install, test, adjust and service natural gas and propane equipment ranging from residential furnaces to industrial boilers

Maintain and repair existing plumbing

Willing to train and mentor an Apprentice Plumber

Work with Plumbing Administrator to ensure proper tracking of time, parts and materials used

Responsible for all daily mechanical jobs and Plumbers

Dispatching Plumbers for site mechanical calls

Organizing all PM mechanical inspections/deficiencies with Leader

Follow up with all mechanical contractors and operational calls

Working with Leader to communicate any updates to Area Coordinators and Regional Directors

Assisting with any mechanical follow-ups that are needed

Working with Capital / Schedulers team for any mechanical issues

Work with Leader to adhere to the Operational and Capital budget

Occasional training of site staff to build knowledge of our mechanical rooms

Complete all required administration for the position

Experience And Educational Requirements

Valid Journeyman Certificate/Red Seal endorsed as a Plumber and Gasfitter (B)

Three years residential/commercial experience

Hydronic heating experience

Cross Connection certified

Technical Requirements

Working knowledge of English both verbal and written

Valid Driver’s license required

Computer skills an asset

Familiarity with computer tablets is an asset

Non-Technical Requirements

Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service

Dedicated to building better communities for all our Customers and surrounding communities

Ability to take responsibility for all actions and decisions and to follow through until a resolution is obtained

Exceptional Leadership skills

Positive attitude

Strong planning and organizational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Excellent time management skills

Ability to work independently (self-managed) as well as with other associates within a team environment

Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and be flexible in nature

Display a high level of initiative and commitment to excellence

Demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and assertiveness

Ability to lift weight in excess of 25 kilograms, and heavy piping

Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and work in cramped positions

Additional Details

Vehicle required

Valid driver's licence

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. If applying for a location you do not currently reside in, please specify if you are planning to relocate and the approximate timeframe that you would be available to start work if an offer is presented.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.

Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.