Good Plumbers Deserve A Good Shop.

Now Hiring

We are a small crew doing high-standard work, and we are growing. If you are a journeyman, or an apprentice who is serious about the trade and wants actual mentorship, we should talk.

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Year-Round Steady work, not seasonal.
Red Seal Led Learn from a journeyman.
Modern Tools Jobber, no paper chaos.
Small Crew You're a name, not a number.

Why work here.

Work that builds your ticket.

Service calls, repipes, heating, custom builds. Enough variety that you are a better plumber in two years, not just a more tired one.

A boss who is on the tools.

You work with Jay, not for a dispatcher who has never seen the job. Decisions get made by someone who understands what you are looking at.

A ladder that actually exists.

Apprentice, journeyman, crew lead, operations. We are growing, so the next rung is a real one rather than a line in a job ad.
Who We're Hiring

Open roles

Construction and Renovation Plumber

Rough-in to finish on custom builds and high-end renovations, working from designer and architect drawings.

Apprentice Plumber

Learn the trade properly under Red Seal journeymen. Real mentorship, real variety, a real path forward.

Service Plumber

Residential service across Calgary. Poly-B, water heaters, furnaces and everyday repair. Red Seal preferred, strong fourth-year apprentices considered.

Don't See Your Role?

Always talking to good people. If you're a strong tradesperson and Northern Flame sounds like a shop you'd want to be part of, send us a note anyway. The best hires usually find us before the posting goes up.

The Process

How Hiring Works Here

Step 1 You Reach Out.

Apply below or call. We read every one. You'll hear back, even if it's not a fit right now.

Step 2 Quick Phone Call.

A short, no-pressure conversation about your experience, your ticket, and what you're looking for.

Step 3 Sit Down With Jay.

Meet the person you'd actually work for. Talk shop, ask hard questions, see if it clicks both ways.

Step 4 Clear Offer.

If it's a fit, you get a straight offer: wage, truck, expectations, all of it in writing. No surprises.

Common questions

Working at Northern Flame, answered.

Is Northern Flame hiring plumbers in Calgary?

Yes. Northern Flame is hiring across Calgary and area, including journeyman service plumbers, construction and renovation plumbers, and apprentices. If you are a strong tradesperson and do not see your exact role, you are still encouraged to reach out.

What positions are open at Northern Flame?

Northern Flame is currently hiring a Service Plumber, a Construction / Reno Plumber, and Apprentice Plumbers (1st to 4th year, registered with SAIT). General applications from strong tradespeople are always welcome.

Do you hire apprentice plumbers?

Yes. Apprentices work directly under a Red Seal journeyman and log real hours toward their ticket across service, repipe, and construction work. Strong attitude and reliability matter more than years of experience.

Does Northern Flame accept out-of-province journeymen?

Yes. Out-of-province journeymen are welcome to apply, especially for construction and renovation roles. Northern Flame will help confirm Alberta ticket eligibility.

What does Northern Flame pay?

Northern Flame offers competitive wages based on your ticket and experience, paid on time, with the number stated clearly up front. Roles include a company truck, tools, and trade accounts at major Calgary supply houses.

What is the hiring process?

It is four simple steps: you reach out, a short phone call, a sit-down with Jay, then a clear written offer if it is a fit. Northern Flame reads every application and replies, even when it is not a match.

Think you would fit?

Apply through any of the roles above, or just call Jay and have a conversation.

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