Job requirements Installer, Security Alarms in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an installer, security alarms in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics or completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electronic servicing and repair or completion of high school or college courses in electronics and on-the-job training is required.
  • Trade certification for electronics technicians (consumer products) is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon.

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 and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Electronic Service Technicians (Household And Business Equipment)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Security Alarm (service, Sales, Monitoring, Response)
Regulated
Job title Security Systems Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Fire Alarm Technician
Regulated
Job title Alarm Installer/repairer
Regulated
Job title Electronic Service Technicians (household And Business Equipment)
Regulated
Job title Electrical Technician (consumer Products)
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Electronics Technician (consumer Products)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Alarm And Security Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Electronic Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Prince Edward Island

Job title Engineering Technician And Technologist (electronic)
Regulated
Job title Electronics Technician (consumer Products)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Inspection Services

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technician (electronics)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (electronics)
Regulated

Yukon

Job title Electronics Technician (consumer Products)
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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