Steamfitters and pipefitters
Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NS, AB, SK
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements
- Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
- Select type and size of pipe required
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools
- Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
- Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
- Test system for leaks using testing equipment
- Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
- Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
- May prepare cost estimates for clients.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in steamfitting, pipefitting or sprinkler system installation is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- checkSteamfitter-pipefitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- checkSteamfitter-pipefitter (non-construction) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified steamfitters-pipefitters and sprinkler system installers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 46%Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 28% 45% of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers work all year, while 55% 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 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 7% 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: 33% 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: n/a
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in Alberta 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.Here are some key facts about steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Alberta: Approximately 6,600 people work in this occupation. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 51%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 13%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7% 31% of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers work all year, while 69% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.7% of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% 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: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 72% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in Saskatchewan 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.Here are some key facts about steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 47%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 18%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations37% of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 74% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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