Job Description
Title: Plumber Division: Corporate ServicesAffiliation: Public Service Alliance of CanadaLocation: Moose Factory, ONReports to: Manager of FacilitiesStatus: Permanent Full-time Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the key role of Plumber. Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
Ability to work within a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated customer and client-service skills
Knowledge of skilled trades and experience in assisting with an experienced skilled Tradesperson
What You’ll Do
Provide support to all areas of the facilities
Inspect, install, repair, and replace pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures
Basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and other maintenance-related duties
Participate in training for Maintenance and other organizational-related initiatives
Must be willing to travel to our other WAHA sites
What You Bring
Successful completion of a Plumber Apprenticeship program
Experience providing maintenance to an aging facility in a remote location
Current Ministry of Colleges and Universities (of Ontario) Certificate of Qualification in the certified trade of “Plumber”
Maintain a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber
Experience as an apprentice is considered an asset
Why Choose Us
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Salary: $76,252.80 - $83,179.20
Competition #: 2026-013 Deadline: Monday, January 26th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
Ability to work within a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated customer and client-service skills
Knowledge of skilled trades and experience in assisting with an experienced skilled Tradesperson
What You’ll Do
Provide support to all areas of the facilities
Inspect, install, repair, and replace pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures
Basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and other maintenance-related duties
Participate in training for Maintenance and other organizational-related initiatives
Must be willing to travel to our other WAHA sites
What You Bring
Successful completion of a Plumber Apprenticeship program
Experience providing maintenance to an aging facility in a remote location
Current Ministry of Colleges and Universities (of Ontario) Certificate of Qualification in the certified trade of “Plumber”
Maintain a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Plumber
Experience as an apprentice is considered an asset
Why Choose Us
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Salary: $76,252.80 - $83,179.20
Competition #: 2026-013 Deadline: Monday, January 26th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Plumber Jobs is a plus.
