Employment - Lead Plumber (Red Seal)

Lead Plumber (Red Seal)

Bretoba Contracting Ltd.

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays Weekends

Description

About Us:

Bretoba Contracting is a foundation-to-finish construction company known for quality work, collaborative leadership, and strong community values. As our work has expanded in project management and development, and our leadership team supports the operations of multiple businesses.

Relationships are at the core of everything we do. We believe that the small things —like remembering a birthday, following up personally with a client, or taking the time to celebrate team milestones—builds trust and long-term success. We’re looking for someone who shares that belief and wants to bring it to life in a meaningful, behind-the-scenes role.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Red Seal — certified Lead Plumber with a minimum of 7 years experience in high-quality residential and light commercial projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of plumbing systems from rough-in to finish, oversee apprentices, and contribute to estimating through quantities and material take-offs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute all phases of plumbing installation and repair.

  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

  • Plan, coordinate, and complete material take-offs and order lists.

  • Maintain high-quality workmanship standards and precision

  • Work collaboratively with site supervisors, project managers, and other trades.

  • Ensure compliance with all codes, safety, and quality standards

Qualifications

  • Red Seal Plumber certification (required)

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant plumbing experience

  • Experience with residential and light commercial projects

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Requirements

  • Tools

  • Steel-toed safety boots

  • Rain Gear

  • Gloves

Benefits

  • On-site amenities

  • Worker housing can be provided for right candidate

  • Company events

  • Wellness program (after probationary period)

  • Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) (after the probationary period)

Wage range: $32 - $38 / hour (plus potential for performance-based bonus or wage increase).

Personal Suitability

Accurate, client focus, dependability, efficient interpersonal skills, flexibility, reliability, team player and hardworking.

Hours 50 - 55 hours a week

Submit resume to: admin@bretoba.com

How To Apply

Bretoba Contracting Ltd. will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

admin@bretoba.com


Lead Plumber

Email Address: admin@bretoba.com Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Ingonish Beach
County
Victoria County
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Bretoba Contracting Ltd.
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Bi-Weekly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
50.00
Start Date
February 1st 2026
End Date
—
Language
English
Posted on
January 6th 2026
Expires
April 6th 2026