72300
Plumbers
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- Yes
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
- Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
- Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
- Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
- Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
- May prepare cost estimates.
Example job titles
- •maintenance plumber
- •plumber
- •plumber apprentice
- •plumbing mechanic
Overview
NOC 72300 (Plumbers) is classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. Professionals in this unit group install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They are commonly employed by plumbing contractors and maintenance departments of factories and plants, or they may choose to be self-employed.
To immigrate to Canada as a plumber, candidates can leverage skilled migration pathways such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, a four- to five-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over five years of work experience in the trade to qualify for trade certification. Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, while remaining voluntary in other provinces and territories. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.