Job requirements Insulator in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an insulator in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Insulators (NOC 72321).

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 high school, college or industry courses in insulating is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for insulators (heat and frost) is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified insulators (heat and frost) 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 Insulators (Heat And Frost)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Insulator (heat And Frost)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Insulators
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Insulator (heat And Frost)
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Insulator (heat And Frost)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Insulator (heat And Frost)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Heat And Frost Insulator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Tades Ontario
Job title Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Tades Ontario

Québec

Job title Insulator
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Insulator (heat And Frost)
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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