Skilled Trade Career Paths
Explore high-demand skilled trades across Canada. These careers offer excellent opportunities for growth, certification, and competitive salaries.
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Appliance Service Technician
Also known as: Electric Appliance Repair
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
Automotive Refinishing Technician
Also known as: Automotive Painter, Auto Body Refinisher
Automotive Service Technician
Also known as: Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Baker
Also known as: Baker-Patissier
Boilermaker
Also known as: Construction Boilermaker
Bricklayer
Also known as: Brick and Stone Mason
Cabinetmaker
Also known as: Cabinet Maker
Carpenter
Also known as: General Carpenter, Carpenter-Joiner
Concrete Finisher
Also known as: Cement (Concrete) Finisher, Cement Finisher
Construction Craft Worker
Also known as: Construction Craft Labourer, Construction Craft Worker (Labourer)
Construction Electrician
Also known as: Electrician - Construction and Maintenance, Electrician, Electrician (Construction)
Cook
Also known as: Professional Cook 3
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
Also known as: Drywall Finisher, Plasterer
Floorcovering Installer
Also known as: Floor Covering Installer, Resilient Flooring Layer, Floorcovering Mechanic
Gasfitter - Class A
Also known as: Gasfitter (First Class), Gasfitter
Gasfitter - Class B
Also known as: Gasfitter (Second Class), Domestic Gasfitter
Glazier
Also known as: Architectural Glass and Metal Technician, Erector Mechanic (Glazier)
Hairstylist
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Also known as: Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road), Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Industrial Electrician
Also known as: Electrician
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Also known as: Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Millwright - Industrial Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Also known as: Industrial Instrument Mechanic
Insulator (Heat and Frost)
Also known as: Insulator, Heat and Frost Insulator
Ironworker (Generalist)
Also known as: Ironworker – Generalist
Ironworker (Reinforcing)
Also known as: Reinforcing Rodworker, Reinforcing Steel Erector
Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)
Also known as: Ironworker - Structural and Ornamental, Ironworker
Landscape Horticulturist
Also known as: Horticultural Technician
Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
Also known as: Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator, Interior Systems Installer
Machinist
Also known as: General Machinist, Machinist-Conventional Machine
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Also known as: Steel Fabricator
Mobile Crane Operator
Also known as: Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Mobile Crane, Crane Operator
Motorcycle Technician
Also known as: Motorcycle Mechanic
Oil Heat System Technician
Also known as: Oil Burner Mechanic
Painter and Decorator
Also known as: Painter and Decorator - Commercial and Residential, Painter, Painter Decorator
Parts Technician
Also known as: Partsperson, Parts Technician – Parts Technician
Plumber
Also known as: Pipe Fitter (Plumber)
Powerline Technician
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Also known as: Recreation Vehicle Technician
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Also known as: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Also known as: Tinsmith
Sprinkler Fitter
Also known as: Sprinkler System Installer, Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer, Fire-protection Mechanic, Sprinkler Systems Installer
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Also known as: Steamfitter, Pipe Fitter (Heating Systems Installer), Steamfitter/Pipefitter (non-construction), Steamfitter-Pipefitter
Tilesetter
Also known as: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter
Tool and Die Maker
Tower Crane Operator
Also known as: Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Tower Crane, Crane Operator
Transport Trailer Technician
Also known as: Commercial Trailer Technician, Truck - Trailer Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician - Transport Trailer Mechanic
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Also known as: Truck and Coach Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician - Truck and Transport Mechanic, Truck and Transport Technician
Welder
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