Job requirements Instrumentation Technician – Field in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as an instrumentation technician – field in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four- or five-year apprenticeship program in industrial instrument repair or completion of a two-year college program in industrial instrumentation technology and several years of work experience are usually required for trade certification.
  • Instrumentation and control technician trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories, except in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified instrumentation and control 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 Instrumentation And Control Technicians (Industrial)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineer Technologists (Industry)/Certified Engineer Technologists (Industry)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician (industrial Instrument Mechanic)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated

Northwest Territories

Job title Instrument Technician
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Industrial Instrument Technicians And Mechanics
Regulated
Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Prince Edward Island

Job title Instrumentation And Control Technician
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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