How to Become an Electric Motor Systems Technician in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Electric motor systems technician 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/electric-motor-system-tec..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 2 steps
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- 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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You complete the apprenticeship program in this trade administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.
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“This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by Skilled Trades Ontario. Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
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You pass the certifying exam, after which Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.
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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/electric-motor-system-tec...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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You find a sponsor for your apprenticeship in Ontario.
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You apply for an apprenticeship program in Ontario and indicate on the application form that you have completed training in another province.
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“2. 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 you submit your application, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts you to verify your out-of-province training.
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“4. 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.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages describe credit for out-of-province apprenticeship training, but do not state how someone already licensed in another province registers in Ontario. Source
“If you’re a registered apprentice in another province or territory, you may get credit for your training in Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices
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.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electric-motor-system-tec...
Language tests
No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario
Exemptions: The pages do not state any language test exemptions. Source
“An Electric Motor System Technician performs some or all of the following:”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electric-motor-system-tec...
Canadian experience
The pages do not state any Canadian experience requirement. Source
“An Electric Motor System Technician performs some or all of the following:”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electric-motor-system-tec...
Supervised practice
Not required
The pages do not state any supervised practice requirement. Source
“An Electric Motor System Technician performs some or all of the following:”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electric-motor-system-tec...
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $21.64 | $37.50 | $45.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.00 | $31.00 | $43.00 | — |
Electric motor systems technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Certification required
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare electric motor systems technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Electric Motor System Technician - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/electric-motor-system-tec... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an electric motor systems technician 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.
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