Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
Rocky View Schools is seeking a 1st to 4th-year apprentice for a continuing, full-time position (40 hrs/wk) as an Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter, starting immediately. The Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter, under the supervision of the Journeyperson Plumber/Gas Fitter, will be responsible for repairs, servicing, and maintaining all plumbing and gas fittings for Rocky View Schools' (RVS) facilities.
Responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge of all materials relating to the plumbing trade and seeks out information on
new materials that may be appropriate for use in school buildings
- Procures materials in a cost-effective manner.
- Provides input on new construction/renovation plans as requested
- Completes all maintenance, new construction and renovation tasks as it pertains to the plumbing
infrastructure within the division
- Demonstrates and models a genuine appreciation for, and understanding of, protocol, discretion,
and professionalism in RVS
- Safely climbs ladder, scaffolds, operates man lifts and handles
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience with boilers, sewers, waterlines, fixtures, water storage, septic fields, lift
stations and lagoons
- Back-flow prevention certification is considered an asset
- Confined space certification is considered an asset
- Previous experience with a school division or public sector employer is considered an asset
- An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Rocky View Schools Benefits
- 3 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date
- Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- Pension Plan
- Professional development and training opportunities
Pre-Employment Requirements
- The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
- Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
- Valid Alberta Motor Vehicle License – Class 5 as travel will be required to various work sites on an ongoing basis.
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Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months; or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on your application
How to Apply: We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Please submit your application by June 12, 2026, at 4:30 pm MST quoting job code # 4043071.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is not delay in contacting you.
