How to become a residential and commercial installer or servicer
Official title: Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Also called: Pool servicer, Deck installer, Door installer, Duct installer, Sign installer, Fence installer, Stair installer, Awning installer, Hot tub servicer, Siding installer, Window installer, Curtain installer
Residential and commercial installers and servicers install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.
Main tasks
- Read blueprints or work order specifications to determine layout and installation procedures
- Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
- Install, repair and service interior prefabricated products such as doors, windows, kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, water heaters and household appliances using hand and power tools
- Install, repair and service exterior prefabricated products such as siding, shutters, awnings, fencing, decks, septic and irrigation systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools
How to become one
Some secondary school education is usually required. On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required. A driver's licence may be required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $50,700 a year The middle half earn $42,900 to $62,400.
- About 57,400 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 61,600 are projected by 2033. (+7.3%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- Pest controllers and fumigators
- Other repairers and servicers
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Questions people ask
How do I become a residential and commercial installer or servicer?
Some secondary school education is usually required. On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required. A driver's licence may be required.
How much does a residential and commercial installer or servicer earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $50,700 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $42,900 to $62,400.
Is a residential and commercial installer or servicer a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2033, from about 57,400 to about 61,600 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a residential and commercial installer or servicer?
Usually not. Only 7% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03