NOC 2021 · 72302 · TEER 2
NOC 72302: Gas fitters
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$40.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Tier 3
+20 CRS for Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer
Express Entry categories
Trades
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 72302 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 72302 is in tier 3 of IRCC's high-wage list, in effect from 3 November 2026.
| 12+ months of Canadian work | +20 points on top of work-length points |
|---|---|
| Qualifying job offer (no LMIA) | 50 points |
You get whichever option scores higher, not both.
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- Trades
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
- Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
- Install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
- Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
- Test and replace defective equipment or components
- Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
- Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
- Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities
- Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
- Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels
- May repair and service gas appliances and related equipment.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- gas fitter
- gas fitter apprentice
- gas servicer
- gas technician
- industrial gas fitter-tester
All 17 job titles in NOC 72302
- apprentice gas fitter
- district gas serviceman/woman
- furnace converter
- gas customer servicer
- gas fitter
- gas fitter apprentice
- gas fitter trainee
- gas fitter-installer
- gas main fitter
- gas pipe mechanic
- gas pipefitter
- gas servicer
- gas technician
- gas works troubleshooter
- industrial gas fitter-tester
- industrial gas servicer
- journeyman/woman gas fitter
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- or three-year gas fitter apprenticeship program or Several years of work experience in a pipefitting trade and completion of a high school, college or industry gas fitter program are required.
- Gas fitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- A provincial gas fitter licence is usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 72302 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $26.44 | $40.00 | $59.62 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $26.44 | $28.00 | $47.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $35.24 | $48.47 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Quebec | $25.24 | $34.80 | $46.15 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Ontario | $26.00 | $36.06 | $62.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $26.00 | $32.00 | $41.50 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $34.04 | $46.01 | $56.35 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $28.20 | $42.27 | $55.94 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| British Columbia | $25.97 | $39.82 | $56.72 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 22%
Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
84% of gas fitters work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
GoodSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 39%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 16%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
81% of gas fitters work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
6% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: n/a
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Ontario:
Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
63% of gas fitters work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
22% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 47% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Manitoba:
Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 50%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
82% of gas fitters work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
21% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 64% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Alberta:
Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Utilities (NAICS 22): 31%
Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 16%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
71% of gas fitters work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 55% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
68% of gas fitters work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
27% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 67% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Very limitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about gas fitters in Quebec:
Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 22%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
80% of gas fitters work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
7% of gas fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNew Brunswick
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 72302 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
Same occupation group
Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters
Questions
NOC 72302: common questions
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What TEER category is NOC 72302?
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Is NOC 72302 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 72302 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 72Technical trades and transportation officers and controllersMajor Group
- 723Technical construction tradesSub-major Group
- 7230Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fittersMinor Group
- 72302Gas fitters
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
NOC 2026 is due from Statistics Canada in December 2026. IRCC still uses NOC 2021 codes, and this page will show any change once IRCC switches.
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