Job requirements Machinist in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a machinist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in machining may be required for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for machinists is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Trade certification for tool and gauge inspectors is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
  • Trade certification for machinists (CNC) is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick, Quebec and Manitoba.
  • Several years of experience as a machinist, tool and die maker or machining tool operator may be required for machining and tooling inspectors.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified machinists 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 Master Electricians
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Machinist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Machining And Tooling Inspectors
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba
Job title Machinists 
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Machinist
Regulated
Job title Computerized Numerical Control Machinist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Machinist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Tool And Gauge Inspector
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title General Machinist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Computer Numerical Control (cnc) Machinist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Machinist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Machinist - Doors And Windows, Furniture And Kitchen Cabinets Sector
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca
Job title Mouldmaking Machinist
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This occupation may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement across Canada

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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