Plumbers
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.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Humidity
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
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.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Plumbers receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $20.00
- Median
- $37.65
- Maximum
- $41.50
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
9,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 1.5% Female
- 98.5% Male
Not available.
- 1.5% Female
- 98.5% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$56,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2382% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6233% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 451% of jobs
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Others8% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2382% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6233% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 451% of jobs
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Others8% of jobs