APPRENTICESHIP

Industrial Electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls.

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
7,950 hours (approximately 5 years)
Technical training
1,050 hours (7 months across 4 levels)
Required skills
Attention to detail, Innovation, Decision making, Problem solving

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

233
Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2025

INCOME PROFILE

Annual Salary Range

$78,000 - $98,000
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025

Hourly Salary Range

$40 - $50
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2025