How to become a pipefitting trades Contractor or supervisor
Official title: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
Also called: Plumbers supervisor, Plumbing contractor, Gas fitters supervisor, Gas service supervisor, Pipefitters supervisor, Pipefitting contractor, Steamfitters supervisor, Sprinkler system contractor, Sprinkler systems contractor, Plumbing and heating contractor, Sprinkler system installers supervisor, Plumber foreman/woman
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 tasks
- 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
How to become one
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.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $93,795 a year The middle half earn $81,900 to $107,250.
- About 14,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 16,000 are projected by 2033. (+13.5%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a pipefitting trades Contractor or supervisor?
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.
How much does a pipefitting trades Contractor or supervisor earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $93,795 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $81,900 to $107,250.
Is a pipefitting trades Contractor or supervisor a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 14% by 2033, from about 14,100 to about 16,000 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a pipefitting trades Contractor or supervisor?
Usually not. Only 7% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03