APPRENTICESHIP

Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities.

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 12
On-the-job training
6,280 hours (approximately 3.5 years)
Technical training
720 hours (6 months across 3 levels)
Required skills
Attention to detail, Critical thinking, Deductive reasoning, Detail oriented

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

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Certificates of Qualification Issued

129
Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2025

INCOME PROFILE

Annual Salary Range

$69,000 - $107,000
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025

Hourly Salary Range

$35 - $55
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025