72999 - Other technical trades and related occupations
Broad Occupation Category
7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
TEER
2
Major Group
72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
Sub-major Group
729 – Other technical trades
Main Duties
Professionals in other technical trades perform a variety of specialized duties depending on their field:
- Install, repair, and maintain locks, safes, and security systems including biometric and digital access systems (locksmiths)
- Perform underwater construction, inspection, repair, and salvage operations (commercial divers)
- Fabricate, repair, and modify firearms using precision tools and CNC equipment (gunsmiths)
- Install and maintain high-security vaults and safe systems for banks and commercial clients
- Repair, sharpen, and maintain industrial saw blades and cutting tools (saw fitters)
- Trim horse hooves and fit horseshoes to maintain animal health and performance (farriers)
- Operate specialized equipment such as remote operated vehicles (ROV) for marine inspections
- Provide custom technical solutions in niche industrial and mechanical environments
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and certifications required in Canada:
- Completion of secondary school is typically required
- Completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship or several years of on-the-job training
- Certification requirements vary by occupation and province
- Locksmith certification is voluntary but recommended (compulsory in some jurisdictions)
- Commercial divers must hold a Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) certificate
- Specialized provincial certifications may be required depending on the trade
- Strong technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills are essential
- Ability to work in specialized environments such as underwater, industrial, or security-sensitive settings
Specialized Technical Trades Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)26.00
Median ($/hour)37.32
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)35.00
High ($/hour)43.80
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)32.00
High ($/hour)45.00
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)28.00
High ($/hour)34.90
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)21.00
Median ($/hour)30.36
High ($/hour)50.00
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