Job requirements Concrete Finisher in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a concrete finisher in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Concrete finishers (NOC 73100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program or over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in cement finishing are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for concrete finishers is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for cement masons is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified concrete finishers 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 Concrete Finishers
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Concrete Finisher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Concrete Finishers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Concrete Finisher
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Precast Concrete Finisher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Cement (concrete) Finisher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Cement Finisher
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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