Gas maintenance workers
Gas maintenance workers locate, repair, install and perform maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
SK, NS, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves
- Conduct routine survey of gas mains and distribution lines to detect and locate escaping gas using gas detecting devices
- Investigate reports of gas leaks to determine the exact location and extent of leaks
- Dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes
- Keep record of work performed and location and condition of pipelines
- Provide information on underground gas distribution lines and observe excavation work to ensure that underground gas facilities are protected.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
- checkOn-the-job training is provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 43%Construction (NAICS 23): 19%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6% 66% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 34% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% 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
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of 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 utility maintenance workers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 24% 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: 38% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in New Brunswick 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 utility maintenance workers in New Brunswick: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95% 82% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 18% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% 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: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Atlantic Immigration Program
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Top Companies Hiring
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Telecon Inc
2 active roles · Edmonton, AB · Vaughan, ON
Telecon
2 active roles · Vaughan, ON
City of Ottawa
1 active role · Ottawa, ON
Flint Group Packaging Solutions | FlintGroup
1 active role · Toronto, ON
Westower
1 active role · Spruce Grove, AB
Promark-Telecon Inc
1 active role · Edmonton, AB
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