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Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
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.
Employment Outlooks
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$30.00
/hr
Typical
CA$48.10
/hr
Experienced
CA$61.52
/hr
Average: CA$47.46/hr
90.1% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- 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
All Examples
- fire protection equipment installer foreman/woman
- gas fitters foreman/woman
- gas fitters supervisor
- gas line fitters foreman/woman
- gas service foreman/woman
- gas service supervisor
- marine pipefitters foreman/woman
- pipefitters foreman/woman
- pipefitters supervisor
- pipefitting contractor
- plumber foreman/woman
- plumbers supervisor
- plumbing and heating contractor
- plumbing contractor
- sprinkler fitters foreman/woman
- sprinkler system contractor
- sprinkler system installer foreman/woman
- sprinkler system installers supervisor
- sprinkler systems contractor
- steamfitter foreman/woman
- steamfitters supervisor
Main Duties
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
- May supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Requirements
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.