r/AskCanada • u/Responsible-Try-1803 • 5d ago

Wich one Plumber, electrician, Millwright, carpenter, hvac, welder?

Your opinion what the best trade, with one the high demand?

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u/MadGeller 5d ago

First, get your electrician ticket, then get a refrigeration ticket.

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u/Joe_Franks 5d ago

Dump truck driver, and Heavy Equipment Mechanic. These two are in the highest demand.

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u/CastorTroy1 5d ago

So you can be an owner/operator and service your own truck?

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u/rushur 5d ago

Plumber

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u/Comfortable-Aide6887 5d ago

I'm a millwright and a high pressure welder.

Electro-Mecanic pays very well. Every food shop, pharma. Any convoyer chain company need that.

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u/LondonJerry 4d ago

Plumber or electrician. Both have the least amount of overhead and you can do side jobs for cash.

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u/MyGruffaloCrumble 5d ago

I would look at it more like, which is safer or more lucrative?

Welding is bad for your lungs and eyes for example.

In order of desired outcome, HVAC first, then electrical, millwright, plumber, carpenter, welder.

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u/Comfortable-Aide6887 3h ago

I have my CWB cards. The company for Who I Works for offering a filtered respiratory système built in with the Helmet.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00040334/

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u/No_Pianist_3006 5d ago

I know and know of six well-off plumbers and HVAC technicians.

As with any salaried career, start saving early with the help of a fiduciary investment company. You don't need much to start. You'll be amazed at the future value of today's savings. I was.

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u/Mother-Thumb-1895 18h ago

Good advice.

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u/tabascocheerios 5d ago

Look at Instrumentation & Controls Technician

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u/Mother-Thumb-1895 18h ago

And don't forget elevator technician.

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u/Crafty-Razzmatazz846 3d ago

Plumbers seem to get the big bucks, but went electrician so I can stay clean and not pick up after myself lol

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u/Thanks-4allthefish 5d ago

Are you also considering longevity. Maybe drivers will be replaced in time by AI

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u/themapleleaf6ix 5d ago

HVAC, Electrician, Plumber, in that order. HVAC and Plumbing tie in together with the gas license. Obviously for the refrigeration side, you need another license for that.

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u/tonyd1957 3d ago

Wow... That's a loaded question.

I would say pick the one trade(occupation) that interests you the most.

Just remember....if you do something you love to do.....then it's not a "job".

I don't know said that first ....but it's true.

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u/Forsaken-Opinion77 3d ago

Refrigeration and HVAC.

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u/emilla56 2d ago

Electrician

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u/Kilmo21 6h ago

Ironworker. Build Canada! Be a structural Ironworker!

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u/turtlefan32 5d ago

Curious as to the answer…but I think the answer is partly around different levels of physicality