Job requirements Heavy Equipment Operator near Toronto (ON)

Find out what you typically need to work as a heavy equipment operator near Toronto (ON). These requirements are applicable to all Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (NOC 73400).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Some secondary school education is required.
  • Completion of a one- to two-year apprenticeship program or some high school, college or industry courses in heavy equipment operating combined with on-the-job training are required.
  • Trade certification for heavy equipment operator (dozer, excavator, tractor-loader-backhoe) is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario.
  • Internal company certification may be required by some employers.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy equipment operators upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Ontario

You might need to get a professional licence from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if your occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Heavy Equipment Operator — Dozer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Heavy Equipment Operator —tractor Loader Backhoe
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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