Job requirements Industrial Instrument Service Technician in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as an industrial instrument service technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four- or five-year apprenticeship program in industrial instrument repair or completion of a two-year college program in industrial instrumentation technology and several years of work experience are usually required for trade certification.
  • Instrumentation and control technician trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories, except in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified instrumentation and control technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification and/or license from a regulatory authority (or become registered as an apprentice) before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification and/or licensing process.

Get your foreign credentials recognized in Canada

If you are a newcomer and want to work in a regulated job, you must have your training, education or work experience from another country assessed. This shows if your qualifications are recognized in Canada. This process is called foreign credential recognition.

The steps to get a license or certification are different in each province or territory. You will need to contact the regulatory authority where you want to work to learn what to do.

Did you know?

Getting your qualifications recognized and obtaining a professional license or certification in Canada can take time, money, and effort. If you need help, you can:

Alberta

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technicians (Industrial)
Job title Certified Engineer Technologists (Industry)/Certified Engineer Technologists (Industry)

British Columbia

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician (industrial Instrument Mechanic)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician

Northwest Territories

Job title Instrument Technician

Nova Scotia

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Industrial Instrument Technicians And Mechanics
Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician

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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