ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 307A
Steamfitter
A Steamfitter lays out, assembles, maintains and repairs piping to carry water, steam, fluids, gases, chemicals and fuel for heating, cooling, lubricating and process piping systems. Specifically, a Steamfitter:
RED SEAL TRADECOMPULSORYCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Industrial plants depend on piping systems that move heat, energy and process materials safely.
Steamfitters lay out, rig, assemble, weld, test, commission, maintain and repair high-pressure and process piping for steam, chemicals, gases, fuels and utilities.
9000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$91,920estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
power generation facilitiesrefineries and chemical plantsmines, mills and heavy industryhospitals and district-energy plantsindustrial construction and shutdown contractors
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Steamfitter ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway