APPRENTICESHIP

Hoisting Engineers - Tower Crane Operators maintain and operate tower cranes to lift, move, position and place materials and equipment, working in construction, surface mining, shipbuilding, offshore drilling rigs and railway settings.

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
2,640 hours (approximately 1.5 years)
Technical training
360 hours (2 months across 3 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

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Age Group

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Gender

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued

69
Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

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