Job requirements Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a heavy equipment mechanic in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Agricultural equipment technician trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
  • Heavy-duty equipment technician trade certification is compulsory in Quebec (only in the construction industry) and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy duty equipment technicians and agricultural equipment technicians 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 Agricultural Equipment Technicians
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (off Road)

British Columbia

Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Diesel Engine Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba
Job title Diesel Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Job title Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Northwest Territories

Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician- Transport Trailer

Nova Scotia

Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Regulated
Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Hydraulic/pneumatic Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Prince Edward Island

Job title Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Job title Agricultural Equipment Technician

Québec

Job title Construction Equipment Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Heavy Vehicles Mechanic
Job title Heavy Equipment Mechanic 
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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