Job requirements Baker in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a baker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Bakers (NOC 6332).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program for bakers or Completion of a college or other program for bakers is usually required.
  • On-the-job training may be provided.
  • Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified bakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
Alberta Baker Regulated Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office, Government of Alberta
British Columbia Baker Regulated Industry Training Authority British Columbia
New Brunswick Baker Regulated Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification, Government of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador Baker Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education and Skills of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories Baker Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia Baker Regulated Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Nunavut Baker Regulated Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification, Government of Nunavut
Ontario Baker Regulated Ontario College of Trades
Baker (patissier) Regulated Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island Baker Regulated Apprenticeship Training and Skilled Trade Certification, Government of Prince Edward Island
Québec Baker Regulated Emploi Québec
Pastry Cook Regulated Emploi Québec
Yukon Baker Regulated Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications, Yukon Education

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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