Job requirements Gunsmith in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a gunsmith in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. (NOC 72999).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program in a relevant trade, such as locksmith or saw fitter or college, high school or industry courses combined with several years of related work experience or several years of on-the-job training are required.
- Trade certification for locksmiths is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Sawfiler/fitter and sawfitter trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Provincial trade certification or licensing may be required for other occupations in this unit group.
- Commercial divers must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4-02, Competency Standard for Diving Operations.
- Commercial divers require an Occupational Diver Certificate of Competency issued by the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) or qualification earned through a formal education program, training courses in diving or a combination of education and practical experience.
- Commercial divers require certification of competency and a diving medical examination from an approved hyperbaric physician.
- Commercial divers may require military or police diving experience.
- Commercial divers usually require a provincial blaster's licence for the setting and detonation of explosives.
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
Locksmiths
Regulated
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technicians
Regulated
British Columbia
Job title
Diver (Commercial)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Worksafe BC
Job title
Locksmith
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
Job title
Saw Filer
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Skilled Trades BC
Manitoba
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Locksmith
Regulated
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Northwest Territories
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Job title
Locksmith
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Job title
Marine Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Ontario
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Job title
Marine Engine Technicien
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Job title
Locksmith
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Job title
Saw Filer/fitter
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Job title
Blacksmith
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
Regulated
Québec
Job title
Diver (construction)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Commission de la Construction du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Recreation Vehicle Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Job title
Locksmith
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Job title
Pipeline Equipment Operator
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
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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