Journeyman Plumber
Graham Construction
$40-$50/hr
Saskatoon, SK
Days
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Median pay
$30/hr
Alberta (Government of Canada wage data)
Active postings
80+
Alberta & Saskatchewan, this week
Demand growth
+7.2%
Projected through 2034
Avg. time to hire
5 days
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See all jobsAbout the plumbing trade in Canada
Plumbers install, maintain, and repair piping systems for water, gas, drainage, and venting in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The trade is regulated provincially with Red Seal recognition for inter-provincial mobility.
Canada faces a significant plumber shortage driven by residential construction demand, aging infrastructure replacement, and retirement of senior tradespeople. The median age of Canadian plumbers continues to rise, creating substantial replacement demand.
Common certifications
- Red Seal Plumber
- Provincial Certificate of Qualification
- Gasfitter Class II or Class A
- Backflow Prevention Tester
- Cross-Connection Control
- WHMIS 2015
- Confined Space Entry
- First Aid / CPR
Career pathways
Plumbing apprenticeship typically runs 4-5 years, combining on-the-job training (about 9,000 hours) with technical school sessions. Many plumbers add gasfitting certification, dramatically expanding their employability and earning potential.
Career paths include residential service, commercial construction, industrial mechanical contracting, steam systems, and eventually starting an independent service company once licensed as a Master Plumber.
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