Skilled Trade Career Paths

Explore high-demand skilled trades across Canada. These careers offer excellent opportunities for growth, certification, and competitive salaries.

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Agricultural Equipment Technician

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Appliance Service Technician

Also known as: Electric Appliance Repair

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Auto Body and Collision Technician

Also known as: Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint), Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer, Auto Body Technician, Motor Vehicle Body Repair

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Automotive Refinishing Technician

Also known as: Automotive Painter, Auto Body Refinisher

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Automotive Service Technician

Also known as: Motor Vehicle Mechanic

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Baker

Also known as: Baker-Patissier

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Boilermaker

Also known as: Construction Boilermaker

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Bricklayer

Also known as: Brick and Stone Mason

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Cabinetmaker

Also known as: Cabinet Maker

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Carpenter

Also known as: General Carpenter, Carpenter-Joiner

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Concrete Finisher

Also known as: Cement (Concrete) Finisher, Cement Finisher

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Construction Craft Worker

Also known as: Construction Craft Labourer, Construction Craft Worker (Labourer)

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Construction Electrician

Also known as: Electrician - Construction and Maintenance, Electrician, Electrician (Construction)

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Cook

Also known as: Professional Cook 3

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Drywall Finisher and Plasterer

Also known as: Drywall Finisher, Plasterer

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Floorcovering Installer

Also known as: Floor Covering Installer, Resilient Flooring Layer, Floorcovering Mechanic

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Gasfitter - Class A

Also known as: Gasfitter (First Class), Gasfitter

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Gasfitter - Class B

Also known as: Gasfitter (Second Class), Domestic Gasfitter

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Glazier

Also known as: Architectural Glass and Metal Technician, Erector Mechanic (Glazier)

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Hairstylist

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Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Also known as: Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road), Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Industrial Electrician

Also known as: Electrician

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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Also known as: Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Millwright - Industrial Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic

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Instrumentation and Control Technician

Also known as: Industrial Instrument Mechanic

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Insulator (Heat and Frost)

Also known as: Insulator, Heat and Frost Insulator

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Ironworker (Generalist)

Also known as: Ironworker – Generalist

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Ironworker (Reinforcing)

Also known as: Reinforcing Rodworker, Reinforcing Steel Erector

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Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)

Also known as: Ironworker - Structural and Ornamental, Ironworker

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Landscape Horticulturist

Also known as: Horticultural Technician

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Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)

Also known as: Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator, Interior Systems Installer

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Machinist

Also known as: General Machinist, Machinist-Conventional Machine

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Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

Also known as: Steel Fabricator

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Mobile Crane Operator

Also known as: Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane, Crane Operator

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Motorcycle Technician

Also known as: Motorcycle Mechanic

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Oil Heat System Technician

Also known as: Oil Burner Mechanic

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Painter and Decorator

Also known as: Painter and Decorator - Commercial and Residential, Painter, Painter Decorator

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Parts Technician

Also known as: Partsperson, Parts Technician – Parts Technician

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Plumber

Also known as: Pipe Fitter (Plumber)

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Powerline Technician

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Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

Also known as: Recreation Vehicle Technician

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Also known as: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic

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Roofer

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Sheet Metal Worker

Also known as: Tinsmith

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Sprinkler Fitter

Also known as: Sprinkler System Installer, Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer, Fire-protection Mechanic, Sprinkler Systems Installer

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Steamfitter/Pipefitter

Also known as: Steamfitter, Pipe Fitter (Heating Systems Installer), Steamfitter/Pipefitter (non-construction), Steamfitter-Pipefitter

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Tilesetter

Also known as: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter

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Tool and Die Maker

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Tower Crane Operator

Also known as: Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Tower Crane, Crane Operator

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Transport Trailer Technician

Also known as: Commercial Trailer Technician, Truck - Trailer Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic

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Truck and Transport Mechanic

Also known as: Truck and Coach Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic, Truck and Transport Technician

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Welder

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Electric Motor System Technician

Also known as: Winder Electrician, Electrical Rewind Mechanic, Electric Motor Systems Technician

Tractor-trailer commercial driver

Aboriginal child development practitioner

Agricultural - dairy herdsperson

Agricultural - fruit grower

Agricultural - swine herdsperson

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Also known as: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson, Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Aircraft Structural Technician

Alarm and Security Technician

Appliance Service Technician - Commercial

Quality controller, seafood processing plants

Arborist

Arborist Technician

Architectural Sheet Metal Worker

Also known as: Architectural Cladder

Asphalt/Paving Laydown Technician

Assistant cook

Auto Body Repairer and Painter

Auto Body Technician - Auto Body Prepper

Also known as: Auto Body-Auto Body Prepper, Motor Vehicle Body Prepper

Auto Body Repairer

Also known as: Auto Body-Auto Body Repairer, Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Automotive electronic accessory technician

Automotive Glass Technician

Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes)

Also known as: Alignment and Brakes Technician

Barber

Bearings mechanic

Operator, finishing-binding equipment

Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator

Blacksmith

Blaster

Also known as: Surface Blaster

Boat Builder

Assembler, tanks, boilers and ancillary equipment

Bookseller

Boom Truck Hoist Operator

Also known as: Boom Truck Operator, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck, Boom Truck Operator A

Boom Truck Operator - Folding Boom Unlimited tonnage

Boom Truck Operator - Stiff Boom Unlimited tonnage

Boom Truck Operator B

Broadband Network Technician

Cable Telecommunications Technician

Car Sales Consultant

Chef

Child and youth worker

Child development practitioner

Climbing Arborist

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmer

Communication Technician

Also known as: Communications Technician

Composites laminator

Concrete Former

Journeyperson

Concrete Pump Operator

Also known as: Distribution Mast Concrete Pump Operator

Construction millwright

Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Wellhead Boom Truck

Developmental services worker

Die designer

Die Maker

Diesel Engine Mechanic

Digital Printing Technician

Disaster Restoration Technician

Distribution Construction Lineman

Distribution System Operator

Assembler, doors and windows

Draftsperson - mechanical

Draftsperson - plastic mould design

Draftsperson - tool and die design

Educational assistant

Engine and electrical service technician - winding

Electrician – domestic and rural

Electrician (signal maintenance)

Electrologist

Electronic Products Assembler

Also known as: Electronics Assembler

Electronic service technician