Explore the Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades

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Roofer

Construction

Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (424A)
Brick and Stone Mason (401A)
Cement (Concrete) Finisher (244G)

Concrete Pump Operator (637C)

Construction Boilermaker (428A)
Construction Craft Worker (450A)
Construction Millwright (426A)
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer (453A)
Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator (451A)
Electrician – Construction and Maintenance (309A)

Electrician – Domestic and Rural (309C)

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic (455A)
Floor Covering Installer (448A)
General Carpenter (403A)
Hazardous Materials Worker (253H)
Heat and Frost Insulator (253A)
Heavy Equipment Operator – Dozer (636C)
Heavy Equipment Operator – Excavator (636B)
Heavy Equipment Operator – Tractor Loader Backhoe (636A)
Hoisting Engineer – Mobile Crane Operator 1 (339A)
Hoisting Engineer – Mobile Operator 2 (339C)
Hoisting Engineer – Tower Crane Operator (339B)
Ironworker – Generalist (420B)
Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental (420A)
Native Residential Construction Worker (296A)
Painter and Decorator – Commercial and Residential (404C)
Painter and Decorator – Industrial (404D)
Plumber (306A)
Powerline Technician (434A)
Precast Concrete Erector (244K)
Precast Concrete Finisher (244L)
Refractory Mason (401R)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)
Reinforcing Rodworker (452A)
Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R)
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D)
Restoration Mason (244H)
Roofer (449A)
Sheet Metal Worker (308A)
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer (427A)
Steamfitter (307A)
Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter (241A)
Manufacturing

Industrial

Bearings Mechanic (615A)
Blacksmith (600P)
Cabinetmaker (438A)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer (670C)
Die Designer (670D)
Draftsperson – Mechanical (614A)
Draftsperson – Plastic Mould Design (614B)
Draftsperson – Tool and Die Design (614C)
Electric Motor System Technician (446A)
Electrician (Signal Maintenance) (289F)
Elevating Devices Mechanic (636E)
Entertainment Industry Power Technician (269E)
Facilities Mechanic (255W)
Facilities Technician (255B)
General Machinist (429A)
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic (277Z)
Industrial Electrician (442A)
Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)
Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A)
Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson (207S)
Locksmith (259L)
Machine Tool Builder and Integrator (430M)
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) (437A)
Mould Designer (670E)
Mould Maker (431A)
Mould or Die Finisher (277M)
Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker) (225A)
Packaging Machine Mechanic (609C)
Pattern Maker (443A)
Pressure Systems Welder (456P)
Process Operator – Food Manufacturing (246T)
Process Operator – Power (246R)
Process Operator – Refinery, Chemical and Liquid Processes (246F)
Process Operator – Wood Products (246W)
Railway Car Technician (268R)
Relay and Instrumentation Technician (288R)
Saw Filer/Fitter (611B)
Surface Blaster (278B)
Surface Mount Assembler (630B)
Thin Film Technician (225F)
Tool and Cutter Grinder (602C)
Tool and Die Maker (430A)
Tool and Gauge Inspector (239B)
Tool/Tooling Maker (630T)
Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver (638A)
Water Well Driller (605B)
Welder (456A)

A Red Seal endorsement is a seal on your provincial or territorial trade certificate. It shows that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to practice your trade across Canada. To get the Red Seal endorsement, you need to pass the Red Seal exam. Learn more at red-seal.ca