How to Become an Elevator Constructor and Mechanic in Alberta
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Certification required
Elevator constructor and mechanic is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you must have a certificate that is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to work on elevators, escalators, moving walkways, stagelifts or related equipment in Alberta.”
From alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/elevator-constructor, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Before enrolling in classroom instruction you must meet the entrance requirements, which can be met by passing the required high school courses, a GED or CAEC, or an entrance exam.
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“Entrance requirements: - English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10 - or GED/CAEC - or Entrance Exam”
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You complete the apprenticeship training provided by the Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program, which is the only training presently recognized.
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“Apprenticeship training provided by the Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program (CEIEP) is the only training presently recognized.”
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“All periods: - 1800 hours work experience per period”
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A theory exam is required in each period of the apprenticeship program.
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 1 step without a listed fee
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You submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.
Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“If you have experience in the trade but do not hold an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate, you may be eligible for the Trades Qualifier Program.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Entrance exam fee: $150
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“There is a $150 fee for writing an entrance exam.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/ent...
Requirements
Education
To enroll in classroom instruction you must have passed English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10, or a GED/CAEC, or pass an entrance exam.
Source
“Entrance requirements: - English 20-2, Math 20-3, and Science 10 - or GED/CAEC - or Entrance Exam”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097
Experience
To qualify through the Trades Qualifier Work Experience Program you must complete 72 months and 10800 hours of verifiable Elevator Constructor work experience.
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“1. Complete 72 months and 10800 hours of verifiable Elevator Constructor work experience.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Elevator constructors from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta, and under the Recognized Credentials Program they must submit their recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta and pass a theory exam. Source
“Elevator constructors from other provinces and territories can work in Alberta if they hold a certificate or license recognized by Alberta.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/elevator-constructor
Submit recognized trade certificate
Source
“Submit a copy of a recognized trade certificate from outside Alberta.”
tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Exams
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Theory exam
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $39.17 | $55.62 | $69.55 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $45.00 | $68.00 | — |
Elevator constructors and mechanics in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare elevator constructor and mechanic licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Elevator Constructor: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/elevator-constructor · fetched October 8, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Elevator Constructor tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/profiles/097 · fetched October 10, 2026
- Tradesecrets - Entrance Exams tradesecrets.alberta.ca/apprentice-services/prepare-for-an-exam/ent... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an elevator constructor and mechanic in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Which exams are required?
Theory exam.
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