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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:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
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
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
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 for this NOC group 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.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2011 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 100 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Jul 12, 2022 and Sep 29, 2022.
Review these skills to learn:
| Tasks: Install, repair and service interior or exterior prefabricated products | 73 |
|---|---|
| Tasks: Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations | 72 |
| Tasks: Determine layout and installation procedures | 71 |
| Tasks: Utilize hand and power tools | 71 |
| Tasks: Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications | 63 |
| Attention to detail | 59 |
| Tasks: Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment | 59 |
| Construction Specialization: Team player | 51 |
| Construction Specialization: Reliability | 51 |
| Work Setting: Installation | 51 |
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 trade in Alberta. Certification is not required to work, but trainees can apply to Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for a trade certificate. Applicants may qualify based on recognized credential or on work experience.
Applicants for level 1 must complete ONE of the following:
Applicants for level 2 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 number of hours required.
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.
To expand or narrow your search for programs related to this occupation, visit Post-Secondary Programs.
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
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 Designated Trades Profile section of Alberta’s Tradesecrets website.
In Alberta, government-legislated certification is available for overhead door technicians.
For information on what you need and other details, visit the certification profile Overhead Door Technician.
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.
Note
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For example, only some of the new positions to be created will be for this occupation. It also applies to other data for the NOC group such as number of people employed.
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).
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
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.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
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.
| Wages* | Low (5th percentile) | High (95th percentile) | Average | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting | $16.00 | $27.49 | $20.99 | $21.00 |
| Overall | $20.00 | $35.20 | $27.81 | $28.06 |
| Top | $25.00 | $45.67 | $33.94 | $35.00 |
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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.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| Construction | $63,524 |
|---|---|
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $56,781 |
| Manufacturing | $56,219 |
| Retail Trade | $56,181 |
| Wholesale Trade | $54,853 |
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.