How to Become a Construction Millwright in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Construction millwright is a voluntary trade in Ontario. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Because this trade is non-compulsory, this certificate does not have to be renewed, and the information of individuals practicing this trade will not appear on the Skilled Trades Ontario Public Register.”
From skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-millwright, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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The applicant registers an apprenticeship training program in the trade with Skilled Trades Ontario.
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“This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.”
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The apprentice completes the on-the-job work experience set out in the Apprenticeship Training Standard, with the sponsor or trainer signing off skills as they are demonstrated.
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“As these essential skills are developed, the apprentice’s sponsor or trainer signs the relevant sections of the training standard to indicate that the apprentice has met the individual training objectives by demonstrating the skills required of a skilled worker, or journeyperson, in the trade.”
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The apprentice completes three levels of theoretical in-school training, which may be delivered as block release, day release, part-time or alternative delivery.
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“A Construction Millwright apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training, which includes but is not limited to instruction in:”
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Upon completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the apprentice a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
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“Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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The applicant passes the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification.
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-millwright
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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An apprentice registered in another province or territory finds a sponsor in Ontario.
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“#### Steps to register in Ontario 1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
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The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and checks off the section of the form indicating they have completed training in another province.
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“Apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario. - On your application you will need to check off the section of the form that you have completed training in another province.”
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After the application is submitted, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training.
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“Skilled Trades Ontario will contact you to verify your out-of-province training after you have submitted your application.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
- 4 steps without a listed fee
No separate route for this group. Source
“Skilled Trades Ontario’s Trade Equivalency Assessment is the first step towards obtaining a Certificate of Qualification for experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but who have equivalent skills and experience.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...
Requirements
Education
Apprentices who completed prior in-school training through an accredited MLITSD-approved program must submit their official transcript and/or diploma as proof of completion to be eligible for an in-school exemption.
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“If an apprentice has completed prior in-school training via an accredited program approved by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), (such as a pre-apprenticeship/diploma/degree/private career college program), the apprentice must submit a copy of their official transcript and/or diploma as proof of program completion to be eligible for an in-school exemption.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Experience
The apprenticeship for this trade is set at 8,000 hours, consisting of 7,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.
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“has set the hours of apprenticeship training for the trade Construction Millwright at 8,000 (approximately four and a half years), which consists of 7,280 hours on the job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-millwright
Other
Applicants who do not meet the Academic Entry Requirements may register through the Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway if they are at least 21 years old or have not received formal education for at least three years, and must submit a completed Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway Form.
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“To be considered for EAP, the applicant must: 1. be at least at least 21 years old, or 2. have not received formal education for a period of at least three years. Applicants seeking to register through the EAP must submit a completed Experienced Apprenticeship Pathway Form as part of their registration application.”
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Already licensed in another province?
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The pages describe an application process for holders of certificates from other Canadian provinces or territories to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, but do not state whether they can register without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or a competence assessment. Source
“If you have a certificate, license or credential from another Canadian province or territory and would like to obtain an Ontario Certificate of Qualification, please note that the Canadian certificate holder application is currently not available through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Exams
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certifying exam
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“This trade has a certifying exam. When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
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in-school exemption test
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“If the apprentice has successfully completed an in-school exemption test, the apprentice must submit a copy of their results letter to be eligible for an exemption from the corresponding level of in-school training.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $23.00 | $35.59 | $48.50 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.00 | $37.00 | $52.00 | — |
Construction millwrights in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Construction Millwright - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-millwright · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
- Trade reports FAQ - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Skilled Trades Ontario Portal - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a construction millwright in Ontario?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Which exams are required?
certifying exam, in-school exemption test.
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