Job requirements Drywall Taper in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a drywall taper in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program in plastering, drywalling or lathing or a combination of over three years of work experience and some high school, college or industry courses in plastering, drywalling or lathing is usually required.
  • Plasterer trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
  • Drywall installer and finisher trade certification is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
  • Trade certification for lathers (interior systems mechanics) is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the Yukon.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified lathers (interior systems mechanic) 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 Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanic)

British Columbia

Job title Drywall Finisher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Lather (interior Systems Mechanic, Wall And Ceiling Installer)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Lather (interior Systems Mechanic)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Lather (interior Systems Mechanic)

Nova Scotia

Job title Drywall Finisher And Plasterer
Regulated
Job title Lather (interior Systems Mechanic)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Drywall, Accoustic And Lathing Applicator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Prince Edward Island

Job title Dry Wall Finisher And Plasterer
Job title Lather (interior Systems Mechanic)

Québec

Job title Plasterer
Regulated
Job title Interior Systems Installer
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Drywall And Acoustical Mechanic

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This job may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement in some provinces and territories

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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