Job requirements Boilermaker in Canada

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "boilermaker" was moved from the group Boilermakers (NOC 7234) to the group Boilermakers (NOC 72103).

Find out what you typically need to work as a boilermaker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Boilermakers (NOC 72103).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-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 boilermaking is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces.

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
British Columbia Boilermaker (Construction Boilermaker) Regulated Industry Training Authority British Columbia
Manitoba Boilermaker Regulated Apprenticeship Manitoba
New Brunswick Boilermaker Regulated Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification, Government of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador Boilermaker Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia Boilermaker Regulated Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Ontario Construction Boilermaker Regulated Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island Boilermaker Regulated Apprenticeship Training and Skilled Trade Certification, Government of Prince Edward Island
Québec Boilermaker Regulated Commission de la Construction du Québec
Tank, Boiler And Related Equipement Assembler Regulated Emploi Québec

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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