Job Title

 

Glazier / Metal Mechanic

 

Job Description

 

Glaziers and Metal Mechanics usually work for glass installation contractors, repair and glass fabrication shops, and interior design and architecture firms. A Glazier/ Metal Mechanic usually cuts, fits and installs a variety of glazing materials in wooden and metal frames for a variety of purposes, including glass doors, windows, mirrors, storefronts, display cases, skylights and curtain walls, using putty, moulding, rubber, lead and all types of mastics. They use design drawings and installation diagrams, and work in the new home building, renovation, institutional and commercial construction sectors.

 

Education requirements

 

An apprenticeship is required to become a Glazier & Metal Mechanic.

 

  • Minimum Grade 12 preferred
  • Four years apprenticeship program, which involves:
    • An agreement with a suitable employer in the field
    • The completion of 8,000 hours of work experience with 24 weeks of technical training.
  • An examination at the end of the apprenticeship program may qualify you for a certification in that province (the certification is required in Quebec, but highly recommended in the other provinces).
  • An Interprovincial Standards? Red Seal Certification is available after the Glazier/Metal Mechanic Certification has been achieved. The Interprovincial Certification will allow work all across Canada.

Schools in Canada

 

Alberta


Southern Alberta Institute of Technology        
Calgary, Alberta, Canada                    
Tel: (403) 284-7248                                             

Toll Free: 1-877-284-7248            
Web: http://www.sait.ab.ca/


British Columbia


British Columbia Institute of Technology                   
British Columbia, Canada,              
Tel: (604) 434-5734                                   
Web: http://www.bcit.ca/


Ontario


Ontario Industrial Finishing Skills Centre
130 Toro Road
Toronto Ontario, Canada
Tel: (416) 635-7300
Web: http://www.oifsc.com


Specialty Program

 

NorQuest College - program for new Canadians with experience as Glazier & Metal Mechanic
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada                 
Tel: (780) 644-6000                  
Toll free: (866) 534-7218               
Web: http://www.norquest.ab.ca/

 

For up-to-date information

 

Architectural Glass & Metal Contractors Association
Web: http://www.agmca.ca/

 

International Union of Painters & Allied Trades
Web: http://www.iupat.org/

 

Apprenticeship Subject Pathways
Web: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/training/apprenticeship/skills/pathwaye.pdf


Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Workplace Support Services Branch
Web: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices