Red Seal

Glaziers measure, handle, fabricate, and install glass and glass substitutes, including curtain wall framing, aluminum storefront frames and entrances, glass railings, skylights and more. They can also attach films and laminates that improve the durability and safety of glass.

You have good physical strength.

You are comfortable working outdoors and indoors, at heights and in confined spaces.

You have good hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

Glazier Testimonials

Dan

Juan

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret drawings and material specifications to determine layouts and installation requirements
  • Measure, handle, fabricate, and install glass and glass substitutes
  • May work from elevated work platforms, scaffolds and suspended work platform systems
  • May work in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential environments
  • Can also be involved in creating custom-designed glass installations for commercial and residential use

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Reading, communication and numeracy skills
  • Problem-solving/planning skills
  • Good eyesight and hand-eye coordination
  • Physical fitness

Entering the Trade

  • Is there a training pathway for this trade? Yes
  • Number of Levels: 3
  • Total Required Apprenticeship Hours: 7,200
  • Total Hours Required to Challenge Exam as a Trade Qualifier: 10,800

Hourly Pay

For more information about the Glaziers in the Maritimes, please visit http://dc39.ca.

Construction workers needed!

380,500

Construction workers needed by 2034*

*According to BuildForce Canada

Did you know?

Glass is 100% recyclable. It can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality or purity.

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