Tinsmiths
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Job description
These individuals make and install objects made of sheet metal (eavestroughs, siding, etc.). They install and repair ventilation, air conditioning, and air heating systems. They may be involved in the residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and construction sectors. They work for:
- Tin workshops
- Businesses specializing in: o Manufacturing sheet metal o Metal installation o Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Fire, steam, hot surfaces
- Falling objects
Main tasks
- Interpret plans and technical specifications.
- Select appropriate materials.
- Make drawings.
- Bend and cut metal.
- Assemble the components mechanically or thermally.
- Maintain equipment and machine tools.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Tinsmiths receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in ferblanterie
Placement rate: 93.9%
4.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Also required
- Certificate of competency to work in the construction industry.
Sometimes required
- A journeyman competency certificate (JCC) is sometimes required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Critical thought
- Reading comprehension
- Coordination
- Result evaluation
- Oral expression
- Time management
- Judgment and decision-making
- Mathematics
Abilities
- Near vision
- Limb coordination
- Visualization
- Information organization
- Selective attention
- Digital dexterity
- Manual dexterity
- Core strength
- Control accuracy
- Hand-arm stability
- Classification
- Static muscle power
- Perception speed
- Awareness of issues
- Auditory attention
- Written comprehension
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Depth perception
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Mathematical reasoning
- Speech recognition
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Processing flexibility
- Reaction time
- Distance vision
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Sense of responsibility
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Rigour
- Attention to detail
- Respect standards and regulations
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Create, design
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Work outdoors
- Make technical plans and drawings
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Sheet metal workers (CNP 72102)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026