72302
Gas fitters
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- No
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
- Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
- Install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
- Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
- Test and replace defective equipment or components
- Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
- Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
- Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities
- Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
- Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels
- May repair and service gas appliances and related equipment.
Example job titles
- •gas fitter
- •gas fitter apprentice
- •gas servicer
- •gas technician
- •industrial gas fitter-tester
Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, Gas fitters are classified under code 72302 in the TEER 2 category. Professionals in this trade lay out, assemble, install, maintain, test, and service gas piping, equipment, appliances, and ancillary devices. Their duties typically include reading blueprints, installing gas meters, regulators, and burners, as well as testing piping systems for leaks using specialized gas detectors and testing equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
To work as a gas fitter in Canada, individuals must typically complete secondary school alongside a three- to four-year apprenticeship program. Alternatively, a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade combined with industry courses may be accepted. Trade certification is compulsory in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. As a TEER 2 occupation, qualified gas fitters may be eligible for Canadian permanent residency pathways such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and updated guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian regulated immigration representative.
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.