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Commercial 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. They maintain temperature control in buildings, and are a key component in building security, preventing theft, vandalism and intrusion. Rolling steel fire doors automatically close, acting as a fire barrier, while rolling shutters are effective sun and security shields. Dock leveler systems assure safe and efficient freight loading and receiving.
In Alberta, this is a designated occupation with 2 levels.
Level 1 overhead door technicians work on overhead doors with a maximum height of 10 feet and which open to an interior maximum ceiling height of 12 feet (doors that are 144 square feet or less). They:
Level 2 overhead door technicians have overall responsibility for planning and completing overhead door projects. They can do everything a level 1 technician is certified to do, plus:
Overhead door technicians work year-round in all kinds of weather. They normally work a 40-hour week, and may do overtime to meet project deadlines.
The work can be physically demanding, because their job involves working with lifting components. They must follow safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.
Overhead door technicians need:
They should enjoy working with their hands and doing precision work.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 90 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Nov 17, 2020 and Apr 20, 2021.
Review these skills to learn:
| Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations | 78 |
|---|---|
| Utilize hand and power tools | 76 |
| Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications | 73 |
| Determine layout and installation procedures | 72 |
| Install, repair and service interior or exterior prefabricated products | 68 |
| Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment | 62 |
| Personal Suitability: Reliability | 61 |
| Personal Suitability: Team player | 55 |
| Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies | 53 |
| Personal Suitability: Organized | 48 |
There is no formal education requirement for this occupation. However, overhead door technicians must have a class 5 driver’s licence and employers generally prefer applicants who have overhead door technician certification or are willing to take 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 1 or 2 Alberta Occupational Certificate. Applicants may qualify based on recognized credential or on work experience.
Applicants for level 1 occupational certificate must complete ONE of the following:
Applicants for level 2 occupational certificate must complete ONE of the following:
For current information about courses and enrolment requirements, visit the CDI website.
Applicants who have related training or work experience may be eligible for admission, credit, or certification. Credits may reduce the period of apprenticeship.
For a broad list of programs and courses that may be related to this occupation try searching using keywords.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
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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 in Canada? 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).
Certified tradespeople who want to build their business skills may obtain an Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Overhead door technicians are employed in various industry sectors, including utilities, oil and gas, municipalities, construction and service providers. They can move into career paths leading to system design, senior project management, self-employment and executive management, all within the overhead door field.
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 [pdf] in this occupation is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
According to Apprenticeship and Industry Training, there are approximately 700 individuals working in Alberta as overhead door technicians (2020 estimate). 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.
In Alberta, the 7441: Residential and commercial installers and servicers occupational group is expected to have a below-average annual growth of 1.6% from 2019 to 2023. In addition to job openings created by employment turnover, 117 new positions are forecasted to be created within this occupational group each year.
Overhead door technicians certified at level 1 make an average of $40,000 to $70,000 per year. Technicians certified at level 2 can earn $60,000 to $100,000 per year. Designation does not affect wages which are determined by individual employers (2020 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
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Updated Mar 31, 2020. 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.