Job requirements Ironworker in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an ironworker in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Ironworkers (NOC 72105).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program or over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in ironworking are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for ironworker (generalist) is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for ironworker (reinforcing) is compulsory in Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for ironworker (structural/ornamental) is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for ironworker (metal building systems erector) is compulsory in Alberta.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified ironworkers 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 Ironworkers
Regulated
Job title Ironworkers- Metal Building Systems Erectors
Regulated
Job title Ironworkers-Fitters, Metal Structures And Thick Sheet Metals
Regulated
Job title Ironworkers- Structural/Ornemental
Regulated
Job title Ironworkers- Reinforcing
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Ironworker Reinforcing
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Ironworker Structural/ Ornamental
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Ironworkers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Ironworker (reinforcing)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (generalist)
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Ironworker (generalist)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (reinforcing)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (structural/ornamental)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Precast Concrete Erector
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Ironworker (structural/ornamental)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Ironworker Generalist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Reinforcing Roadworker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Prince Edward Island

Job title Ironworker (reinforcing)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (generalist)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (structural/ornamental)
Regulated

Québec

Job title Reinforcing Steel Erector
Regulated
Job title Ironworker
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Ironworker (reinforcing)
Regulated
Job title Ironworker (structural/ornamental)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This job is eligible for Red Seal endorsement in some provinces and territories

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

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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