How to Become an Oil Burner Technician 1 in Ontario
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Oil burner technician 1 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: 1 step
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Licensed in another province
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The applicant determines whether they hold a recognized equivalent certificate from another province or territory, which decides which of the two application paths applies.
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“There are two application paths for individuals certified from outside the province to obtain Ontario certification. The appropriate path is determined by whether or not you hold a recognized equivalent from another province or territory.”
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
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
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Applicants seeking certification without attending a training program must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under Ontario Regulation 215/01 when a prerequisite is required.
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“Candidates seeking certification without attending a training program may need to obtain prerequisite certificates (if applicable) and must meet the following requirements if a prerequisite is required: • Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification under *Ontario Regulation 215/01*”
tssa.org/fuels-industry-professionalApplicants 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-professional
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
An individual certified in another province or territory can be recognized for the equivalent 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
Submit equivalent certificate
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“To apply, complete your request and submit a colour copy of your equivalent certificate through our Client Portal. Certificate must be active and in good standing.”
tssa.org/out-province-certificate-holders
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Credential assessment
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Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with TSSA
Supervised practice
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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 1 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 1 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.
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