ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 435A
Small Engine Technician
A Small Engine Technician diagnoses, repairs and maintains, small to medium sized engine and engine-related systems for off-road vehicles and powered equipment. Specifically, a Small Engine Technician repairs and maintains off-road vehicles and powered equipment systems, including:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOTRANSPORTATION / MOTIVE POWER
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Dependable compact equipment keeps property, recreation and seasonal work moving.
Small engine technicians diagnose, repair and maintain engines, fuel, electrical, driveline, brake, steering, suspension and hydraulic systems on off-road and powered equipment.
5,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$54,000estimated 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
outdoor power-equipment dealersrental companieslandscape and municipal fleetspowersports shopsindependent mobile repair
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Small Engine 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