72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
Lead statement
Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72.300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72.301) and Gas fitters (72.302).
Main 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.
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.
Example job titles
sprinkler fitters foreman/woman · gas fitters foreman/woman · sprinkler system installer foreman/woman · steamfitter foreman/woman · pipefitters foreman/woman · gas line fitters foreman/woman · plumbing contractor · sprinkler system contractor · pipefitting contractor · gas fitters supervisor · steamfitters supervisor · plumbers supervisor · plumber foreman/woman · fire protection equipment installer foreman/woman · marine pipefitters foreman/woman · pipefitters supervisor · sprinkler system installers supervisor · gas service supervisor · gas service foreman/woman · marine pipe fitters foreman/woman · plumbing and heating contractor · sprinkler systems contractor
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $48.10 | $61.52 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.00 | $49.66 | $61.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.10 | $45.33 | $65.02 |
| New Brunswick | $27.64 | $43.44 | $64.85 |
| Quebec | $43.00 | $46.50 | $52.66 |
| Ontario | $24.20 | $53.43 | $65.48 |
| Manitoba | $20.12 | $42.39 | $49.16 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.76 | $49.83 | $62.40 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $51.00 | $61.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.88 | $45.79 | $61.65 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.