Become Involved In The Trades

Each province and territory has its own regulations for apprenticeships that vary by trade.

Generally here is how the system works:

Someone wanting to learn a trade finds a way to get on the payroll with an employer for on-the-job training under the watch of experienced workers

After completing a certain number of hours on the job, usually 44 to 46 weeks, the apprentice takes 6 to 8 weeks of classroom instruction

The apprentice must pass an exam to graduate into the next year’s work and classroom cycle

After 3 to 4 years, apprentices with enough hours of experience who pass qualifying exams receive certification as journeymen in their set of skills

Additional training can broaden their certification

Passing an additional federal exam brings a Red Seal that allows them to work in other provinces