Gas fitters

Gas fitters

NOC
72302

install and repair gas lines and equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments.

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3-Year Outlook

Undetermined
Undetermined

3-Year Job Openings

21
 

Median Hourly Wage

$32.17
$22.35
Low
$43.62
High

Average Salary

$80,000
 

Typically Required

College or apprenticeship

Employed

135
 
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Job details

Full NOC Description

Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
  • Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
  • Install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
  • Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
  • Test and replace defective equipment or components
  • Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
  • Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
  • Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities
  • Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
  • Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels
  • May repair and service gas appliances and related equipment.

    • Also Known As

    • gas fitter
    • gas fitter apprentice
    • gas servicer
    • gas technician
    • industrial gas fitter-tester
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    Requirements

    Employment Requirements

    Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a two- or three-year gas fitter apprenticeship program or Several years of work experience in a pipefitting trade and completion of a high school, college or industry gas fitter program are required.
  • Gas fitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • A provincial gas fitter licence is usually required.

    • Provincial Regulation

    • Provincially Regulated: Yes
    • Compulsory: No
    • Red Seal: Yes

    Regulation Body

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    Employment by Sex

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    0.0%
    Female
    100.0%
    Male
    Employment by age

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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    0.0%
    15-24
    23.8%
    25-34
    23.8%
    35-44
    28.6%
    45-54
    23.8%
    55-64
    0.0%
    65+
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    Employment by highest level of education

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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    0.0%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    0.0%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    33.3%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    61.9%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    0.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

    The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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    23.8%
    Construction
    14.3%
    Manufacturing
    14.3%
    Retail trade
    47.6%
    All Other Industries
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    Employment by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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    N/A
    Northeast
    28.60%
    Southeast
    38.10%
    Southwest
    19.00%
    Central
    N/A
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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    N/A
    Northeast
    $76,000
    Southeast
    $95,000
    Southwest
    N/A
    Central
    N/A
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

    The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    No Data Available
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    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.

    New Brunswick

    $80,000

    Newfoundland

    $64,000

    Prince Edward Island

    N/A

    Nova Scotia

    $66,000

    Canada

    $74,400
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    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    21
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    10
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    10
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    52
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    17
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    38
     
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