Job requirements Sheet Metal Worker in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a sheet metal worker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three to five year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in sheet metal working is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for sheet metal workers is compulsory in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Trade certification for precision sheet metal set-up operator is available, but voluntary in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified sheet metal workers 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.

Alberta

Job title Machinists
Regulated
Job title Sheet Metal Workers
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Sheet Metal Worker (architectural)
Regulated
Job title Sheet Metal Worker
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Sheet Metal Workers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Sheet Metal Worker
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Sheet Medal Installer (residential-low Rise)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Sheet Metal Worker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Tinsmith
Regulated
Job title Precision Sheet Metal Machine Setter-operator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Emploi Québec

Saskatchewan

Job title Machinist
Regulated
Job title Sheet Metal Worker
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Sheet Metal Worker
Non-regulated

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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