72302 – Gas fitters
Lead statement
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. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main 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.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- or three-year gas fitter apprenticeship program orseveral 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.
Example job titles
apprentice gas fitter · gas fitter apprentice · industrial gas servicer · gas fitter · gas fitter-installer · journeyman/woman gas fitter · gas fitter trainee · district gas serviceman/woman · gas pipe mechanic · gas main fitter · gas pipefitter · gas works troubleshooter · industrial gas fitter-tester · gas servicer · gas customer servicer · gas technician · furnace converter
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.44 | $40.00 | $59.62 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.44 | $28.00 | $47.50 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $35.24 | $48.47 |
| Quebec | $25.24 | $34.80 | $46.15 |
| Ontario | $26.00 | $36.06 | $62.50 |
| Manitoba | $26.00 | $32.00 | $41.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $34.04 | $46.01 | $56.35 |
| Alberta | $28.20 | $42.27 | $55.94 |
| British Columbia | $25.97 | $39.82 | $56.72 |
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.