Job requirements Escalator Installer-repairer in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as an escalator installer-repairer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Elevator constructors and mechanics (NOC 72406).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a four- 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 elevator construction or repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Elevator constructor and mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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
Elevator Mechanics
Regulated
British Columbia
Job title
Elevator Device Operator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Technical Saftey BC
Manitoba
Job title
Elevator Mechanic
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Elevator Construction Mechanic (Elevator Mechanic)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Technical Safety Division, Labour, Skills, and Immigration
Ontario
Job title
Elevating Device Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Elevator Construction Mechanic
Regulated
Québec
Job title
Elevator Mechanic (construction)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Job title
Elevator Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Job title
Elevating Device Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Saskatchewan
Job title
Elevator Contractor
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Elevator And Fixed Conveyances
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications, Yukon Education
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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