These statistics cover the career grouping of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters (NOC 725).

Workers are employed in the following industries: Construction (52%), Manufacturing (20%), Mining and oil and gas extraction (12%), Other services (except public administration) (4%).

According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), 11% of workers in this group were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 16%.

This occupation (Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers) is part of a larger group called Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters (NOC 725). According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), the unionization rate for this group was 49%, while the unionization rate for all occupations was 31%.