Description
Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72.300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72.301) and Gas fitters (72.302). 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.
Job Titles
- Gas fitters foreman/woman
- Gas fitters supervisor
- Pipefitters foreman/woman
- Pipefitting contractor
- Plumber foreman/woman
- Plumbers supervisor
- Plumbing contractor
- Sprinkler system installer foreman/woman
- Steamfitter foreman/woman
- Steamfitters supervisor
Main Duties
- 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
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Workplaces
- Construction companies
- Maintenance departments of industrial, commercial and manufacturing establishments
- Mechanical, plumbing and pipefitting trade contractors
Skills
- Instructing
- Management of Financial Resources
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Repairing
Abilities
- Depth Perception
- Spatial Visualization
- Auditory Attention
- Categorization Flexibility
- Colour Perception
Personal Attributes
- Depth Perception
- Spatial Visualization
- Auditory Attention
- Categorization Flexibility
- Colour Perception
Similar Occupations
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (72014)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (NOC 72012) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
- 71% of contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 40% of contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades are self-employed compared to an average of 13% 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: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 50% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $28.23 | $45.00 | $59.00 |
Training
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