Gas Fitter in Calgary

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
• Supervise other workers
• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Estimate costs and materials
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Gas Fitter Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Gas Fitter Certificate – Level 1 or A
• Gas Fitter Certificate – Level 2 or B
• Gas Fitter Certificate – Level 3 or C

Apprenticeship training

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Fireplaces and chimneys

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Drug test
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits