ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 634B
Information Technology – Hardware Technician
An IT Hardware Technician installs, configures, diagnoses, repairs, upgrades and supports computer hardware, peripherals, operating systems and user equipment while protecting data and maintaining accurate asset records.
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOSERVICE / PEOPLE SUPPORT
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Reliable devices begin with careful assembly, secure configuration and precise repair.
IT hardware technicians assemble, deploy, configure, diagnose, repair, upgrade and securely retire computers, peripherals and related user equipment.
7,050 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
computer repair and deployment centrescorporate IT departmentsschools and public institutionsmanaged service providersdata-centre and field-support teams
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Information Technology – Hardware Technician ↗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