How to Become an Oil Burner Technician 2 in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Oil burner technician 2 is a compulsory trade in Ontario. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“TSSA provides certification services to Fuels Safety technicians in Ontario to perform regulated work, such as installing, maintaining, and altering equipment, devices, or systems in the Fuels industry.”
From tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
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Licensed in another province
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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You complete your request and submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate through the Client Portal.
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“To apply, complete your request and submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate through our Client Portal.”
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TSSA makes a decision on the application within 30 days.
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“TSSA will turnaround application decisions within 30 days.”
tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with TSSA
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Other
Candidates seeking certification without attending a training program must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under Ontario Regulation 215/01.
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“• Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under *Ontario Regulation 215/01*”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professionalCandidates seeking certification without attending a training program must have the appropriate prerequisites to apply for a higher-level certificate.
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“• Have the appropriate prerequisites to apply for a higher-level certificate”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professionalFor the equivalency route, your equivalent certificate must be active and in good standing.
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
An individual certified in another province or territory with a recognized equivalent certificate can be recognized for the Ontario certification without additional training, experience, examinations, or assessments. Source
“Applying for a certificate from outside Ontario allows an individual within Canada who has been certified for a specific occupation in one province or territory to be recognized for the equivalent certification in another province or territory without undertaking additional training, experience, exam, or assessments.”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Exams
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practical assessment
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“If an applicant is required to complete a practical assessment, TSSA will issue a separate invoice after completion of the practical assessment.”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $20.00 | $27.78 | $38.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $27.00 | $40.00 | — |
Oil burner technician 2 in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- 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
- Fuels Industry Professional tssa.org/fuels-industry-professional · fetched October 9, 2026
- Out-of-Province Certificate Holders tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an oil burner technician 2 in Ontario?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Ontario. Certification is managed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
Which exams are required?
practical assessment.
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