APPRENTICESHIP

Hoisting Engineers – Mobile Crane Operators 1 operate cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations.

Experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications or experience in their trade can use the Trade Equivalency Assessment Process.

Academic entry grade
Grade 10
On-the-job training
5,520 hours (approximately 3 years)
Technical training
480 hours (3 months across 4 levels)
Required skills
Attention to detail, Innovation, Reliability, Problem solving

WORKFORCE PROFILE

Highest Job Postings by Region

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Job Postings by Area in Ontario

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Certificates of Qualification Issued by Age Group

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Gender

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Certificates of Qualification Issued

134
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INCOME PROFILE

Annual Salary Range

$49,000 - $82,000
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Hourly Salary Range

$25 - $42
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024