Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302)

Education, training & qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Several years of experience in the occupation supervised is required.
• Journeyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade may be required.

Workers who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.

For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.

Contact the Industry Training Authority of BC for details on how to apply for certification in B.C.

For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.

View a list of B.C. occupational regulators.

For more information about programs offered specifically for this career, visit EducationPlannerBC.