Job requirements Jig Builder - Wood Products Manufacturing in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a jig builder - wood products manufacturing in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Cabinetmakers (NOC 72311).

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 in the trade and some high school or college courses in cabinetmaking is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified cabinetmakers 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.

British Columbia

Job title Cabinet Maker (joiner)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Cabinetmaker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Cabinetmaker
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Cabinetmaker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Cabinetmaker
Regulated
Regulatory body: Québec.ca

Saskatchewan

Job title Cabinetmaker

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This occupation is 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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