Licensing guide · Ontario

How to Become a Facilities Mechanic in Ontario

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Do you need certification?

Certification is voluntary

Facilities mechanic 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/facilities-mechanic, checked October 11, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Voluntary certification See the source
Routes
Annual fees
Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Your roadmap

Every route is listed. Follow the one that matches where you trained.

Trained in Canada

  • 4 steps without a listed fee

  1. The applicant completes the apprenticeship program administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.

    Source
    “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.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic

  2. Upon completing the apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the applicant a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

    Source
    “Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, Skilled Trades Ontario issues a Certificate of Apprenticeship.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic

  3. The applicant passes the certifying exam for the trade.

    Source
    “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/facilities-mechanic

  4. After passing the certifying exam, Skilled Trades Ontario issues the applicant a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

    Source
    “When the certifying exam is passed, Skilled Trades Ontario will issue a Certificate of Qualification in this trade.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic

Listed fees for this route

No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

Licensed in another province

  • 3 steps without a listed fee

  1. The applicant finds a sponsor in Ontario.

    Source
    “1. Find a sponsor in Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

  2. The applicant applies for an apprenticeship program in Ontario, checking off the section of the form indicating they have completed training in another province.

    Source
    “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.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices

  3. After the application is submitted, Skilled Trades Ontario contacts the applicant to verify their out-of-province training.

    Source
    “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.

Official page for this route

Trained outside Canada

  • 6 steps without a listed fee

  1. The applicant reviews the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to make sure they meet the skills and experience requirements.

    Source
    “Review the Trade Qualifier Guide carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience requirements.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  2. The applicant collects all supporting documentation before applying, since applying without all documents causes a delay.

    Source
    “Collect all supporting documentation before applying. If you apply without attaching all supporting documents, it will cause a delay and you will be required to submit the documents before the assessment can begin.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  3. The applicant creates a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.

    Source
    “Create a My Ontario account to access the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  4. In the portal the applicant selects Individual, creates a new application, selects Trade Equivalency Assessment and follows the steps to submit it.

    Source
    “Then, when prompted, select Individual, create a New application and select Trade Equivalency Assessment and follow the steps to submit your application.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  5. If the Trade Equivalency Assessment determines the applicant is eligible, they can challenge the certifying exam for the trade.

    Source
    “The Trade Equivalency Assessment determines whether you can challenge the certifying exam for a trade.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...

  6. If the applicant passes the exam, they pay a fee and are issued a Certificate of Qualification in the trade.

    Source
    “If successful in the exam, you would pay a fee to be issued a Certificate of Qualification in that trade.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r...

Listed fees for this route

No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

Requirements

Conditions the regulator sets on top of the roadmap steps.

Experience

  • Trade Qualifier applicants must have equivalent skills and years of experience in the trade and must not already be certified in the trade or have completed an Ontario apprenticeship.

    Source
    “A Trade Equivalency Assessment is the first step for Trade Qualifiers who do not have a recognized trade qualification, but who have equivalent skills and years of experience in a trade.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

Already licensed in another province?

Not stated

The pages state that holders of a certificate, licence or credential from another Canadian province or territory can apply for an Ontario Certificate of Qualification using a PDF application form, but do not state whether they can register without retaking the entry-to-practice exam or an 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. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

  1. Apply using the PDF form

    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. You must use the PDF application form and email or mail your application to Skilled Trades Ontario.”
    skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

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Credential assessment

Not stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Exams

Language tests

No minimum test score stated by the regulator Check with Skilled Trades Ontario

Exemptions: The pages do not state any language requirement or exemption for this trade.

Source
“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/facilities-mechanic

Compare scores across provinces and professions

Canadian experience

The pages do not state any Canadian experience requirement for this trade.

Source
“This trade has an apprenticeship program that is administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic

Supervised practice

Not required

The pages do not state any supervised practice requirement for this trade.

Source
“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.”
skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic

Demand and pay

No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.

Facilities mechanics in other provinces and territories

Regulated in 0 of the other 12 jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

  • 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

Compare facilities mechanic licensing across Canada

Sources checked

Pages read on October 11, 2026.

  1. Facilities Mechanic - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/facilities-mechanic · fetched October 11, 2026
  2. Current apprentices - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/current-apprentices · fetched October 10, 2026
  3. Skilled Trades Ontario Portal - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/skilled-trades-ontario-portal · fetched October 10, 2026
  4. Trade reports FAQ - Skilled Trades Ontario skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/research/trade-reports/trade-r... · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a facilities mechanic 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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