Painters and related

NOC

73112

- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures.

Full NOC Description

Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. They are employed by construction companies, painting contractors and building maintenance contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Read specifications to determine quantities of materials required

Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls; and sandpaper and apply sealer

Mix and thin paint to obtain desired colour and texture

Apply paint or other materials, such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil, varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment

Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls

Assemble and erect scaffolding and swing stages

May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings

May provide cost estimates to clients.

Also Known As

construction painter
maintenance painter
painter
painter and decorator
painter and decorator apprentice

paperhanger

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or Over three years of work experience in the trade is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.

Trade certification for painters and decorators is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.

Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified painters and decorators upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: No
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

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7.4%

Female

92.6%

Male

Employment by age

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7.4%

15-24

10.4%

25-34

10.4%

35-44

24.4%

45-54

37.8%

55-64

9.6%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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30.4%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

34.8%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

15.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

16.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

3.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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80.0%

Construction

3.0%

Real estate and rental and leasing

3.0%

Educational services

14.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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8.10%

Northeast

25.90%

Southeast

33.30%

Southwest

26.70%

Central

5.90%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$38,000

Northeast

$41,000

Southeast

$45,000

Southwest

$40,000

Central

$40,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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