Job requirements Installer, Sprinklers And Fire Protection Systems in Canada Green job Help - Green job - Help
Find out what you typically need to work as an installer, sprinklers and fire protection systems in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301).
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 five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in steamfitting, pipefitting or sprinkler system installation is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Steamfitter-pipefitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Steamfitter-pipefitter (non-construction) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec.
- Sprinkler system installer trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Manitoba and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Sprinkler system installer (non-construction) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified steamfitters-pipefitters and sprinkler system installers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
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
Sprinkler Systems Installers
Regulated
Job title
Steamfitters/Pipefitters
Regulated
British Columbia
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Skilled Trades BC
Job title
Steamfitter/pipefitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Skilled Trades BC
Manitoba
Job title
Steamfitter-Pipefitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship Manitoba
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Sprinkler Fitter
Regulated
Job title
Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Job title
Steamfitter/pipefitter
Northwest Territories
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Job title
Steamfitter/pipefitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer (Sprinkler Fitter)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Job title
Steamfitter/pipefitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Ontario
Job title
Steamfitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Job title
Steamfitter/pipefitter
Regulated
Québec
Job title
Fire Protection Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Job title
Pipe Welder
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Job title
Pipe Fitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Sprinkler System Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Job title
Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
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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