TRANSPORT PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 310D
Transmission Technician
A Transmission Technician inspects, maintains, repairs transmissions and trans-axles on motor vehicles. Specifically, a Transmission Technician:
COMPULSORYTRANSPORTATION / MOTIVE POWER
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Precise powertrain diagnosis turns engine output into dependable movement.
Transmission technicians diagnose, remove, dismantle, measure, repair, rebuild and test manual and automatic transmissions, transaxles, driveline components and their hydraulic and electronic controls.
6,480 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$60,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradeauthorized status required
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
transmission specialty shopsautomotive dealershipsindependent repair facilitiesfleet maintenance garagesremanufacturing and performance shops
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Transmission 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