Pipefitting Trades Contractors and Supervisors
(NOC 7203)
in All Trades and TransportationThese supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of the following groups of workers: Plumbers, Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers and Gas fitters. They work for construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing businesses. Contractors may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$26.00
Minimum$43.00
Median$55.05
MaximumAnnual Pay
$24,095
Minimum$81,092
Median$175,421
MaximumCompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
$15.00
Minimum$24.00
Median$37.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$7,580
Minimum$37,269
Median$79,787
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of the following groups of workers: Plumbers, Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers and Gas fitters. They work for construction companies, mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors and maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing businesses. Contractors may be self-employed.
Job duties
Contractors and supervisors in this group:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers.
- Create systems to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
- Request materials and supplies.
- Solve work problems and recommend ways to improve productivity.
- Train or arrange for training of workers.
- Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
- Make sure safe working conditions standards are met.
- Prepare schedules and other reports.
- May manage 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.
Sample job titles
- gas fitters foreperson
- pipefitting contractor
- plumbers supervisor
- sprinkler systems installer foreperson
- steamfitter supervisor
Skills
- You must be able to work well with a variety of people. Leadership and effective spoken and written communication skills are essential. You must also be able to prepare cost estimates, maintain production schedules, supervise staff, and work as part of a team. You should be prepared to keep up with new techniques, equipment, and materials. Physical stamina and good motor skills are necessary.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a related trade are required.
- Journeyperson trade certification in a related trade is required.
Other considerations
- Most people in these jobs work full-time but often for only part of each year. Jobs in the construction industry are strongly affected by seasonal changes and general economic conditions. Workers in many of these jobs should be prepared for periods of unemployment. Many work on a project basis and can expect periods of unemployment throughout the year. Individuals in these jobs usually have significant non-supervisory experience in related jobs. There is little or no intertrade movement among the supervisors in this unit group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$74,005 median annual incomeCape Breton
$81,106 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$73,124 median annual incomeSouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Transportation and warehousing
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
Trade Certification
$100,468 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$72,909 median annual incomeLess than high school
N/ADiploma Below Bachelor
N/ADiploma Above Bachelor
N/ACompared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trade Certification
$46,494 median annual incomeHigh school
$31,260 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$42,050 median annual incomeLess than high school
$28,319 median annual incomeBachelor
$30,527 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter - Pre-apprenticeship College Program
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems. They include courses in water systems, steam systems, heating and cooling systems, lubricating systems, piping materials, installation tools operation and maintenance, valve installation and repair, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.
Plumber - Pre-apprenticeship College Program
College or Trades ProgramThese programs prepare students to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, in home and business environments. They include courses in source determination, water distribution, waster removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
Regulations
Certificate of Qualification (Voluntary): This is a designated trade in Nova Scotia. Employers may require certification, but a certificate is not needed to legally work in this trade.
Compulsory Certification (Mandatory): This is a regulated designated trade in Nova Scotia. Individuals must hold a Certification of Qualification, be a registered apprentice, or hold a temporary work permit to legally work in this trade.
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Additional resources
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