plumber helper

Mainland Services and Sales Ltd. · Victoria, BC · $25.00 hourly

Verdict

This posting exhibits multiple strong fraud signals despite the employer being a real, legitimate business. The combination of a generic Gmail domain for applications, a residential mailing address (not a commercial office), and the requirement to mail physical resumes creates a high-risk profile. The location mismatch (company operates in Vancouver/Coquitlam, posting claims Victoria) further suggests this may be a fraudulent use of a legitimate company's name.

web.applicationAddressType+40
Mailing address (1698 240 St, Langley) is a residential house, not a commercial office — very strong fraud signal for a professional role
generic_email_domain+20
Contact email mainlandservices.careers@gmail.com uses free Gmail domain instead of company domain
mail_physical_resume+18
Applicants required to mail physical resumes to residential address; combined with generic email, suggests potential impersonation
location_mismatch+12
Company operates in Vancouver/Coquitlam area per website, but posting claims Victoria location; location match flagged as uncertain
job_description_quality-8
Detailed, legitimate job description with specific NOC code, clear tasks, training support, and realistic salary for plumber helper role
web.businessMatch-15
Mainland Services and Sales Ltd is a real, legitimate pluming/mechanical contractor with a reachable professional website

Application flags (2)

Apply by physical mail

By mail: 1698 240 Street, Langley, British Columbia, V2Z 1L1

Generic email domain

mainlandservices.careers@gmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://mainlandltd.com",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "uncertain",
    "hasJobsListing": "unknown",
    "applicationAddressType": "residential",
    "confidence": 0.75,
    "summary": "Mainland Services and Sales Ltd is a real, legitimate plumbing/mechanical contractor operating in BC. Website is reachable and professional. MAJOR RED FLAG: The mailing address (1698 240 St, Langley) is a residential house, not a commercial office. Company shows projects in Vancouver/Coquitlam area, not Victoria. Location claim uncertain. Residential mailing address for professional role is serious concern."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Construction trades helpers and labourers (75110)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $25.00 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Work setting: Various locations
Tasks: Load, unload and transport construction materials, Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction, Clean and pile salvaged materials, Perform routine maintenance work, Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding
Personal suitability: Dependability, Flexibility, Reliability
Experience: Will train
Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
How to apply:
By email: mainlandservices.careers@gmail.com
By mail: 1698 240 Street, Langley, British Columbia, V2Z 1L1