Job requirements Construction Painter in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a construction painter in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or over three years of work experience in the trade is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Trade certification for painters and decorators is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified painters and decorators 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 Painters And Decorators

British Columbia

Job title Painter And Decorator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Painters And Decorators (except Interior Decorators)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Painter And Decorator

Northwest Territories

Job title Painter And Decorator

Nova Scotia

Job title Painter And Decorator
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Painter And Decorator - Commercial And Residential
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Painter And Decorator -industrial
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Painter
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Painter And Decorator

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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