Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
Occupation · NOC 2021 72012 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 72012
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 16
- Median wage, Canada
- C$48.10 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 48
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About this occupation
Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). They are employed by construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments. Contractors may be self-employed.
Example job titles
- gas fitters foreman/woman
- gas fitters supervisor
- pipefitters foreman/woman
- pipefitting contractor
- plumber foreman/woman
- plumbers supervisor
- plumbing contractor
- sprinkler system installer foreman/woman
- steamfitter foreman/woman
- steamfitters supervisor
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who install, repair and maintain piping systems used for the transmission of steam, heat, water, oil and other liquids and gases in residential, commercial, industrial and other installations
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare schedules and other reports
- May manage the operations of their own companies
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
- Plomberie Noël Fredette Inc.2
- Gisborne Holdings Ltd2
- Omega Mechanical Ltd1
- 24/7 Plumbing & Heating Ltd.1
- Dhesi Plumbing Ltd1
- Marshall Plumbing Ltd.1
- Seaspan ULC1
- GOLD KEY FIRE PROTECTION LTD.1
- North Star Plumbing & Heating Ltd1
- Bright Star Plumbing & Heating Supply Ltd.1
- Sprinkl-Tech Installations Inc1
- Chauffage Envertek Inc.1
- Lionhead Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Ltd1
- CASPIAN MECHANICAL LTD.1
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 45 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$30.00 | C$48.10 | C$61.52 |
| Alberta | C$30.00 | C$51.00 | C$61.00 |
| British Columbia | C$27.88 | C$45.79 | C$61.65 |
| Manitoba | C$20.12 | C$42.39 | C$49.16 |
| New Brunswick | C$27.64 | C$43.44 | C$64.85 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$40.00 | C$49.66 | C$61.00 |
| Nova Scotia | C$28.10 | C$45.33 | C$65.02 |
| Ontario | C$24.20 | C$53.43 | C$65.48 |
| Quebec | C$43.00 | C$46.50 | C$52.66 |
| Saskatchewan | C$20.76 | C$49.83 | C$62.40 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 48
- Vacancies advertised
- 107
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$38.00
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