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Find jobs connected to the trades programs we offer. You’ll be taken to WorkBC to explore real, up-to-date opportunities across BC, specific to the trade program you select. If you are an employer looking to employ a BC Tradesperson, the WorkBC Jobs Board is an excellent free resource to post your positions.

Apprentice Job Seekers: Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Check out WorkBC’s job profile service where you can register a profile and get job alerts sent to your email based on Trade and Location preferences.

Not sure what job to search for?

Choose from one of many different trades programs, or take the SkilledTradesBC Trade Quiz to help you decide. Then, swipe through the personas below to see common entry points into the trades.

"I'm currently in high school and am curious about trades"

START AT STEP 1: YOUTH TRADES PROGRAMS

"I'm done high school and want to learn a trade at an institute"

START AT STEP 2: FOUNDATION TRAINING

"I have an employer and want to begin my apprenticeship"

START AT STEP 4: APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

"I've finished my apprenticeship and want to become certified"

START AT STEP 5: CERTIFICATION & RED SEAL

"I'm a certified journeyperson and I want to level up"

START AT STEP 7: TRADEUP BC

Step 1: Youth Trades Programs

Start your skilled trades journey while in high school. Check out the 4 youth programs offered by SkilledTradesBC to explore different trades, gain hours of experience, and earn credits towards your diploma.

Length: 1 course up to 1-year long program

Step 2: Foundation training

Complete a full-time program at a post-secondary institution to learn essential skills in a trade. Earn the credit for the first level of your Apprenticeship Training. Students that have completed Foundation Training are typically in-demand by employers.

Find a Foundation Program
Look at available trades training programs in BC.

Length: About 13 weeks to 10 months

Step 3: Find an Employer (Normally required for Apprenticeship Training)

Look for an employer to be your sponsor as you start on a trade. Foundation Training can help you find an employer, but you can find an employer directly.

Ways to Find an Employer
The easiest way is by asking your personal network. You might have a parent, family member, or friends who know of an opportunity. Then, look for people who can help you, like your school counsellor or teachers.

Useful Websites
Don’t forget to check out job postings on WorkBC and the Government of Canada’s Job Bank. There are also many other resources like Indeed or LinkedIn.

Step 4: Apprenticeship Training

Complete your apprenticeship training by generally combining: 80% on-the-job training with your employer/sponsor, and 20% coursework at a post secondary institution. This can vary by Trade.

WORK

An employer sponsors you to receive on-the-job training throughout the year. You must register as an apprentice with SkilledTradesBC, and keep track of your hours.

STUDY

Attend school for 4–10 weeks per year to complete Levels 1–4 of your apprenticeship. The number of levels will depend on which trade you choose.

Find an Apprenticeship
Look at available trades training programs in BC.

Useful Websites
Check out a list of all approved training providers on SkilledTradesBC or search for programs and institutions on EducationPlannerBC.

Length: 3–4 years depending on your program

Step 5: Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) and Red Seal Endorsement

Certificate of Qualification
Write a C of Q exam for your specific trade after completing your Apprenticeship Training. This provincial exam allows you to legally work as a journeyperson in BC. In some trades, the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam might be used instead of the provincial C of Q exam.

Check SkilledTradesBC’s Exam Schedule and book your exam through their portal.

Red Seal Endorsement
If your trade is Red Seal designated, you can earn a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) that allows you to work across Canada without having to re-certify in each province.

Check if your trade is Red Seal Designated and consider an Interprovincial Exam Refresher course to prepare for the exam. Book your exam with SkilledTradesBC’s portal.

Length: 4-hour exam

Step 6: Certified Tradesperson

After earning your Certificate of Qualification (and Red Seal, if applicable), you're officially a certified journeyperson. That means you can work independently, take on more responsibility, and open the door to higher-paying roles, mentorship opportunities, or even starting your own business!

What’s next?
Keep building your career through continued learning, specialization, or leadership roles.

Step 7: TradeUpBC—Continued Education

Advance your career with short courses and microcredentials offered through BC’s public post-secondary institutions. Whether you want to qualify for new opportunities, meet certification renewal requirements, or level up into leadership, these programs help you stay competitive in a fast-changing industry.

Invest in your future—explore courses at TradeUpBC.

Length: Depends on the course taken

The information presented here is for general guidance and educational purposes only. Specific pathways may vary based on individual circumstances, trade requirements, or changes to provincial programs. Please refer to SkilledTradesBC and related official resources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.