Job for the future Plumbers
Average hourly wage
$37.65
Job description
These individuals install, repair, and maintain plumbing piping and equipment. Their work enables the distribution of water and the evacuation of waste water.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Main tasks
- Read and interpret plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Determine the location of pipe connections and holes required for their passage.
- Make openings in the walls and floors.
- Measure, cut, bend, and drill pipes.
- Join pipes with fittings or bonding, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Check pipes for leaks.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in plomberie et chauffage 
Code : 5333
Placement rate: 90.8%
4.9% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: March 17, 2023
