Career Path: Plumber (Canada)

Plumbers install, maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair water supply, drainage, waste, vent, and fixture systems in residential, commercial, construction, and building-maintenance settings. Work may focus on new construction, service calls, commercial drainage, or ongoing facility maintenance. Canadian employers commonly seek trade training or journeyperson/licensing credentials appropriate to the province, knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and safety requirements, and the ability to work accurately from drawings and resolve problems on site. Field-service roles often require a driver’s licence, independent work, customer communication, and digital job documentation.