NOC 72300Canada · 2026ATS-safe
Plumber Resume Example (Canada, 2026)
Free plumber resume example for Canada (NOC 72300): licence status, piping systems, code knowledge and gas tickets in an ATS-safe layout, plus FAQs.
About this role in Canada
Plumbers in Canada (NOC 2021 72300) install and repair water supply, drainage, venting and fixture systems in homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Plumbing is a compulsory trade in several provinces, including Ontario, so licence status is the first thing employers check. This sample is for a licensed plumber in London, Ontario with service and new-construction experience.
This role is classified under NOC 2021 code 72300. Confirm your own code against your actual duties with the free NOC code finder.
Sample plumber resume
Copy this into Word or Google Docs as plain text, then swap in your details. It's intentionally ASCII-only so it parses cleanly in any Canadian ATS.
Illustrative sample: the person, employers, and numbers below are fictional and exist only to show format and level of detail.
KWAME ASANTE, Licensed Plumber (306A, Red Seal) London, ON | (519) 555-0136 | kwame.asante.plumbing@email.com PROFILE Licensed plumber with 7 years across new residential, light commercial and service work. Installs DWV and water distribution to Part 7 of the Ontario Building Code, troubleshoots with camera and pressure testing, and holds a G3 gas licence. Known for clean installs and clear customer communication. EXPERIENCE Service & Installation Plumber Forest City Plumbing & Heating (fictional) - London, ON Jan 2022 - Present - Run 5-7 residential and light commercial service calls per day; first-visit completion rate around 85% by stocking the van to call type. - Diagnose drain blockages with camera inspection; replace sections of cast iron and clay with ABS/PVC under permit. - Install water heaters, softeners and backflow preventers; complete permit paperwork and inspections with the municipality. - Average 4.8/5 on post-visit customer surveys over 2 years. Plumber (Apprentice to Licensed) Thames Valley Mechanical (fictional) - London, ON Aug 2017 - Dec 2021 - Roughed-in and finished DWV and PEX/copper distribution in 100+ production homes and 3 small commercial units. - Pressure-tested systems and passed rough-in inspections on schedule. CERTIFICATIONS - Certificate of Qualification, Plumber 306A (Skilled Trades Ontario), Red Seal - G3 Gas Technician (TSSA) - Backflow Prevention / Cross-Connection Control tester certificate - WHMIS 2015 | Working at Heights | Standard First Aid & CPR SKILLS DWV (ABS, PVC, cast iron) | Copper & PEX distribution | Press fittings | Water heaters & softeners | Backflow prevention | Camera inspection | Ontario Building Code Part 7 | Permits & inspections | Customer service
Why this resume works
- Licence number type (306A), Red Seal and gas licence are in the header — exactly what Ontario contractors filter on.
- Separates service and new-construction work, which are hired by different managers.
- Code part and permit/inspection experience show the candidate can work unsupervised.
- Customer-facing metrics suit service roles where the plumber is the company's face.
- Skills are in plain trade terms a dispatcher or ATS will both recognise.
Skills and ATS keywords for plumber resumes
Mirror the ones that genuinely match your experience and appear in the posting — don't paste the whole list.
- Drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems
- Copper, PEX and press-fit distribution
- Fixture installation
- Water heaters and softeners
- Backflow prevention
- Camera drain inspection
- Pressure testing
- Plumbing code compliance
- Permits and inspections
- Service and repair
- Hydronic heating basics
- Customer communication
Certifications and licences that matter in Canada
- Provincial Certificate of Qualification (e.g., Ontario 306A Plumber) + Red Seal. Plumbing is compulsory in Ontario and several other provinces: you need the certificate (or a registered apprenticeship) to do the work.
- Gas technician / gasfitter licence. Separate from the plumbing licence. In Ontario it's issued by TSSA (G3, G2, G1); other provinces have their own gasfitter classes.
- Backflow prevention tester certification. Required by many municipalities for anyone testing backflow devices.
- WHMIS, Working at Heights (Ontario), First Aid. Standard site and employer requirements.
Tips for newcomers and international applicants
- Plumbing is regulated in much of Canada. Contact your provincial apprenticeship authority about a trade equivalency assessment before you apply for licensed roles; until then, target apprentice or helper positions.
- Canadian plumbing differs from many countries (venting rules, materials, code). Mention that you're studying the National Plumbing Code or your provincial code.
- Service roles often require a valid driver's licence and a clean abstract — get your provincial licence converted early.
- Ask previous employers for letters listing your duties and hours; assessors usually need them.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Claiming 'licensed plumber' based on a foreign licence — say 'licensed in [country]' and state your Canadian status separately.
- Not separating gas work from plumbing; they're different licences in Canada.
- Bullets without volume or outcomes (calls per day, homes, inspections passed).
- Forgetting the driver's licence line on a service-plumber resume.
How to adapt this for your application
- Put your licence status and issuing province in the header; if you're an apprentice, list your level.
- Lead with service or new-construction bullets depending on the posting.
- Add any gas, backflow or medical-gas qualifications you actually hold.
- Quantify jobs per day, homes roughed in, or projects completed.
- If you speak languages used by local customers, add them — service companies value it.
- Run the final file through the free ATS Resume Checker.
Related guides
- How to explain foreign work experience
- Resume with no Canadian experience
- Resume bullet examples (Canada)
This sample is illustrative. Names, employers, and metrics are fictional. Always represent your own experience accurately.