ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 636E
Elevating Devices Mechanic
An Elevating Devices Mechanic constructs, installs, services and maintains elevating devices including elevators, lifts and escalators. Specifically, an Elevating Devices Mechanic:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Safe vertical transportation depends on exact installation, testing and maintenance.
Elevating devices mechanics construct, install, adjust, inspect, troubleshoot, service and maintain elevators, escalators, lifts and related safety systems.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$87,000estimated 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
high-rise buildingshospitals and transitshopping centresmachine rooms and pitselevator contractors
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Elevating Devices Mechanic ↗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