Contractors and supervisors of pipefitting trades

NOC

72012

- Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

may own a contracting business or be employed to supervise plumbers, steamfitters, pipefitters, sprinkler system installers and gas fitters.

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Full NOC Description

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.

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.

Also Known As

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

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.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: Yes
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

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9.1%

Female

90.9%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

4.5%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

63.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

31.8%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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90.9%

Construction

N/A

9.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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18.20%

Northeast

31.80%

Southeast

27.30%

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$64,000

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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No Data Available

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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