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Plumbers  (NOC 7251)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

maintenance plumber, plumber, plumber apprentice, plumbing mechanic.

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Plumbers perform 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Outlook & Prospects for Plumbers in Prince Edward Island

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Plumbers in Prince Edward Island as well as in the rest of the Prince Edward Island.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Prince Edward Island Good 2012-03-06

Employment prospects for plumbers are expected to be good in 2012-2013.

Experienced journeyman plumbers have the best opportunity for finding work on PEI. Apprentices may have more difficulty in their job search as some employers cannot add any more due to the ratio of journeymen to apprentices that is required.

Employment prospects will be affected by the level of construction activity in the province. While public spending on construction has been reduced for 2012, it is expected that private spending and workers leaving the industry for retirement will keep employment relatively stable over the next year.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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