National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72012: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). Below are the main duties, all 21 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 72012?
NOC 72012 is the code for contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include gas fitters foreman/woman, gas fitters supervisor, pipefitters foreman/woman and pipefitting contractor. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $48.10 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72012
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $48.10 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72012
Contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trades supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Plumbers (72300), Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (72301) and Gas fitters (72302). 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.
Main 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
All 21 job titles in the NOC index
fire protection equipment installer foreman/woman, gas fitters foreman/woman, gas fitters supervisor, gas line fitters foreman/woman, gas service foreman/woman, gas service supervisor, marine pipefitters foreman/woman, pipefitters foreman/woman, pipefitters supervisor, pipefitting contractor, plumber foreman/woman, plumbers supervisor, plumbing and heating contractor, plumbing contractor, sprinkler fitters foreman/woman, sprinkler system contractor, sprinkler system installer foreman/woman, sprinkler system installers supervisor, sprinkler systems contractor, steamfitter foreman/woman, steamfitters supervisor.
Main duties of NOC 72012
This group performs some or all of the following 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
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified tradesperson in a relevant trade are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade is required.
Additional information
- There is little or no intertrade mobility among the supervisors in this unit group.
Is NOC 72012 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 72012 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72012 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $30.00 | $48.10 | $61.52 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $40.00 | $49.66 | $61.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.10 | $45.33 | $65.02 |
| New Brunswick | $27.64 | $43.44 | $64.85 |
| Quebec | $43.00 | $46.50 | $52.66 |
| Ontario | $24.20 | $53.43 | $65.48 |
| Manitoba | $20.12 | $42.39 | $49.16 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.76 | $49.83 | $62.40 |
| Alberta | $30.00 | $51.00 | $61.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.88 | $45.79 | $61.65 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 72012 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 72012 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a gas fitters foreman/woman?
NOC 72012, Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72012?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 72012 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72012 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 72012 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $48.10 an hour, with most wages between $30.00 and $61.52. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72012 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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