APPRENTICESHIP

Floor Covering Installers install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

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
5,400 hours (approximately 3.5 years)
Technical training
600 hours (5 months across 2 levels)
Required skills
Attention to detail, Reliability, Decision making, Numeracy

WORKFORCE PROFILE

Highest Job Postings by Region

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025

Job Postings by Area in Ontario

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Age Group

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2025

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Gender

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2025

Certificates of Qualification Issued

< 5
Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2025

INCOME PROFILE

Annual Salary Range

$49,000 - $73,000
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025

Hourly Salary Range

$25 - $37
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025