How to Become a Mobile Crane Operator in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Mobile crane operator is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Mobile Crane Operator Construction Sector Red Seal”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.
Source
“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...Grade 12 completion is encouraged but not required for apprenticeship entry.
Source
“While completing Grade 12 is encouraged, it is not a requirement for apprenticeship entry.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“Apprentices interested in the Mobile Crane Operator (Hydraulic) and sub-trade Lattice Boom Crane Operator at this time should please see the Mobile Crane Operator page instead.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/mobile-crane-operator-trades
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Exams
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Journeyperson examination
Source
“Information about examination fees that are now eligible, such as for tradespersons who have paid $480 to challenge the journeyperson examination.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/2015-tax-year-documents
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $27.00 | $44.31 | $53.76 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $26.50 | $42.77 | $52.19 | — |
Mobile crane operators in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Certification required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 11, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- 2015 TAX YEAR DOCUMENTS | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/2015-tax-year-documents · fetched October 9, 2026
- MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR TRADES | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/mobile-crane-operator-trades · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a mobile crane operator in Saskatchewan?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Which exams are required?
Journeyperson examination.
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