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NOC 72012: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
NOC 72012 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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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.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example 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
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Close occupations that have their own code
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers → 72014
Main duties
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.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 72012 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.5x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 40 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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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.
Good to know
- There is little or no intertrade mobility among the supervisors in this unit group.
Codes in the same group
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 72010 | Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations | 2 |
| 72011 | Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations | 2 |
| 72013 | Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades | 2 |
| 72014 | Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 2 |