Job requirements Water Well Driller in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a water well driller in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Water well drillers (NOC 72501).

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 water well drilling apprenticeship program or two to three years of work experience in the trade combined with college or industry courses in water well drilling is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

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 Water Well Driller- Earth Loop Technicians
Regulated
Job title Water Well Driller- Water Well Drillers
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Well Digger
Regulated
Job title Well Driller
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Water Well Driller
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Well Technician
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Water Well Driller
Regulated
Regulatory body: Water Security Agency

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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