Job requirements Mechanic, Small Engines in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a mechanic, small engines in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other small engine and small equipment repairers (NOC 72429).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program in small engine or equipment repair or a combination of several years of work experience and high school or college courses in small engine or equipment repair are usually required for trade certification.
  • Small engine or equipment mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Nunavut.
  • Inboard/outboard mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
  • Outdoor power equipment technician trade certification, for specified types of equipment, is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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 Outdoor Power Equipment Technicians - Power Equipment
Regulated
Job title Outdoor Power Equipment Technicians - Recreational Equipment
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Marine And Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Amusement Device Mechanic
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Small Engine Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Amusement Device Mechanic
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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