Search Trades Jobs
Search For Trades Jobs
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.
Step 1: Youth Trades Programs
Length: 1 course up to 1-year long program
Step 2: Foundation training
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)
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
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.
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
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
What’s next?
Keep building your career through continued learning, specialization, or leadership roles.
Step 7: TradeUpBC—Continued Education
Invest in your future—explore courses at TradeUpBC.
Length: Around 15–120 hours, depending on the course
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.