Plumbers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for plumbers (NOC 72300) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Strong growth in the construction industry, especially in the Halifax region, has resulted in high demand for many skilled trades. Demand is highest for full-trained journeymen. Fewer opportunities are available for apprentices or those with less experience. Those who are willing to work non-traditional hours (i.e. evenings and weekends) may be able to access more job opportunities. Self-employment is also an option for many persons in this occupation.Here are some key facts about plumbers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation. Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 89% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations64% of plumbers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.21% of plumbers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 59% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Northwest Territories

The employment outlook will be Good for plumbers (NOC 72300) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Northwest Territories over the forecast period.For example, the planned construction of the $1.65 billion Mackenzie Valley Highway, connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells, is expected to generate employment in this occupation when construction begins in 2027 or 2028. Ongoing work at the $4 billion Giant Mine remediation site may also lead to construction employment.Local training for this occupation is available at Aurora College.Here are some key facts about plumbers in Northwest Territories: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 79%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 10%Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10% 67% of plumbers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.18% of plumbers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 26% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 72% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for plumbers (NOC 72300) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The demand for skilled workers in this field depends largely upon the level of construction activity in the province. Compared to other construction-related occupations, however, this trade tends to be less sensitive to economic downturns. Maintenance, renovation, and repair of existing commercial buildings and residential systems will continue to drive employment. Employment opportunities may be better for those who are willing to travel to various locations for work or possess credentials in other trades such as a gas fitter's licence. Plumbers may be required to work weekends and evenings especially for emergency repairs. There is some seasonality associated with this occupation suggesting better job prospects in the warmer months of the year.A trade certification is compulsory for plumbers in New Brunswick. Individuals with a Red Seal endorsement will have enhanced job prospects.Here are some key facts about plumbers in New Brunswick: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 88% 60% of plumbers work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.21% of plumbers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 48% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations