ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 614A
Draftsperson – Mechanical
A Draftsperson – Mechanical performs some or all of the following duties:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMSAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Accurate models and drawings help machines move from an idea into safe operation.
Mechanical draftspersons turn design information into accurate models, drawing sets and technical documentation for machinery and equipment.
7,973 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$62,500estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
engineering consultanciesmachinery manufacturersindustrial plantsbuilding-systems firmsproduct-development companies
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Draftsperson – Mechanical ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway