Job requirements Exterminator in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as an exterminator in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of courses in pest control or extermination or several months of on-the-job training are usually required.
- Provincial pesticide applicator licence is required in all provinces.
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
Structural Pesticide Applicators/Pesticide Dispensers
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Outreach Services
Manitoba
Job title
Pesticide Dealer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Agriculture, Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program
Job title
Pesticide & Manure Applicator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Manitoba Agriculture, Pesticide and Manure Licensing Program
Nova Scotia
Job title
Pesticide Applicator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change
Ontario
Job title
Pesticide Vendor Outlet Representative
Regulated
Job title
Water Exterminator
Regulated
Job title
Structural Exterminator
Regulated
Job title
Land Exterminator
Regulated
Saskatchewan
Job title
Pesticide Applicator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Yukon
Job title
Pesticide Applicator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Environment Yukon, Government of Yukon
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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