Commerical Door Installer, Commercial Overhead Door Installer, Door Installer, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician, Industrial Door Installer, Mechanical Door Repairer, Overhead Door Installer
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used. Here is how this occupation has been classified over time:
| Starting | $19.91 |
|---|---|
| Overall | $25.49 |
| Top | $30.05 |
Interest in operating equipment and tools to install and service interior and exterior prefabricated products
Interest in comparing information to measure and mark guidelines for installations
Interest in repairing and servicing interior and exterior prefabricated products
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
Overhead doors are standard building components in residential, commercial and industrial construction. Overhead doors maintain temperature control in buildings, are a key component in building security, preventing theft, vandalism and intrusion. Rolling steel fire doors automatically close, acting as a fire barrier, rolling shutters are effective sun and security shields; dock leveler systems assure safe and efficient freight loading and receiving.
In Alberta, overhead door technicians can be certified as an overhead door technician - level one or an overhead door technician - level two.
Level one overhead door technicians:
In addition to these duties, level two overhead door technicians:
Overhead door technicians work year-round in all weather conditions. Working with lifting components requires mandatory safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment. Technicians normally work a 40-hour week, with overtime required to meet project deadlines.
The work is physically demanding and requires routinely handling items that weigh up to 25 kilograms.
Overhead door technicians need the following characteristics:
They should enjoy working with their hands and doing precision work.
There is no formal education requirement for this occupation. However, overhead door technicians must have a class 5 dirver's licence and employers generally prefer applicants who have achieved the overhead door technician occupational certificate or are willing to obtain the industry skill competencies through training.
Overhead door technician is a designated occupation in Alberta. This means that certification is not required by legislation, but trainees can apply to Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for a level one or two Alberta Occupational Certificate. Applicants may qualify based on recognized credential or on work experience.
Applicants for level one occupational certificate must:
Applicants for level two occupational certificate must:
To qualify for level two certification based on work experience, applicants must:
For current information about courses and enrolment requirements, check the training provider's calendar, visit their website or contact them directly.
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Overhead door technicians install, service, repair and conduct preventative maintenance on residential and commercial overhead sectional doors, coiling doors, coiling and sliding steel fire doors, electric operating devices for these doors, dock levelers, electric gate openers, and access control devices for residential, commercial and industrial sites. For more information, see the Trades and Occupations section of Alberta's Tradesecrets website.
In Alberta, government-legislated certification is available for overhead door technicians.
Overhead door technicians with legislated certification in good standing elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for certification in Alberta. For more information, see "What if I am already certified in another province or territory?" and the Recognized Trade Certificates page of the Tradesecrets website.
Any of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Client Service Offices located throughout Alberta. For a list of office locations and telephone numbers, click on "Contact Us" on the home page of the Tradesecrets website (tradesecrets.alberta.ca).
Overhead door technicians are employed in various industry sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, municipalities, construction and service providers.
There are career paths from the occupation into system design, senior project management, self-employment and executive management, all within the overhead door field.
Overhead door technicians with an occupational certification from Alberta and require further supervisory and management competencies may apply for the Alberta Achievement in Business Competencies Blue Seal business credential.
Overhead door technicians are part of the larger 2011 National Occupational Classification 7441: Residential and commercial installers and servicers. In Alberta, 85% of people employed in this classification work in the following industries:
The employment outlook in this occupation will be influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
Over 7,500 Albertans are employed in the Residential and commercial installers and servicers occupational group. This group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 0.6% from 2016 to 2020. As a result, 45 new positions are forecast to be created each year, in addition to job openings created by employment turnover. Note: As overhead door technicians form only a part of this larger occupational group, only some of these newly created positions will be for overhead door technicians.
There are approximately 700 individuals working in Alberta as overhead door technicians. With growth for new infrastructure, buildings and oil and gas facilities predicted, it is anticipated that the demand for certified overhead door technicians will increase.
Overhead door technicians certified at level one make an average of $40,000 to $70,000 per year. Technicians certified at level two can earn $60,000 to $100,000 per year. Designation does not affect wages which are determine by individual employers (2014 estimates).
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $15.00 | $31.38 | $19.91 | $19.00 |
| Overall | $18.94 | $38.46 | $25.49 | $25.00 |
| Top | $24.00 | $38.00 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.
| Construction | $57,724 |
|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $57,568 |
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $51,335 |
| Manufacturing | $46,912 |
| Retail Trade | $40,276 |
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training website: tradesecrets.alberta.ca
Canadian Door Institute website: www.cdi-door.com
For more information on career planning, education and jobs call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre toll-free at 1-877-644-9992 or 780-644-9992 in Edmonton, or visit an Alberta Supports Centre near you.
Updated Mar 18, 2015. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.