Job requirements Structural Metal Worker in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a structural metal worker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104).

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 college or industry courses in structural steel and platework fabrication is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for metal fabricators (fitters) is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.
  • Trade certification for marine technicians is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for piledriver and bridgeworker is available in British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for boiler and related equipment assemblers and structural metal fabricators (non-construction) is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified metal fabricators (fitters) upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

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 Metal Fabricators (Fitters)

British Columbia

Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

New Brunswick

Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)

Nova Scotia

Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Precision Metal Fabricator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Metal Assembler
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Tank, Boiler And Related Equipement Assembler
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca

Saskatchewan

Job title Boilermaker
Job title Metal Fabricator (fitter)

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This job is eligible for Red Seal endorsement in some provinces and territories

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

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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