--- title: Gas Technician Training in Ontario, Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville | Transferrable Skills description: Transferrable Skills | --- [![NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png?width=150&height=150&name=NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png) ](http://getatrade.com) # Skilled Trades Blog ## [Why Ontario skilled trades training should be your next step](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-skilled-trades-training-should-be-your-next-step) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Man%20hands%20fixing%20a%20thermal%20insulation%20in%20boiler%20room.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-skilled-trades-training-should-be-your-next-step) As a high school student nearing graduation, it's time to start thinking about the next step you should be taking. Most resources for post-secondary choices only list public universities or colleges, and often encourage students to get their diploma or degree. While this is a path many students take and enjoy, it's not for everyone. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-skilled-trades-training-should-be-your-next-step) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ontario-skilled-trades-training-should-be-your-next-step#comments-listing) Topics: [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Start Your Ontario Skilled Trades Career With a Successful Interview](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/start-your-ontario-skilled-trades-career-with-successful-interview) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20businessman%20shaking%20hands%20with%20a%20female%20interviewer%20in%20office.jpeg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/start-your-ontario-skilled-trades-career-with-successful-interview) If you followed our tips on [how to create a successful skilled trades resume](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/tips-to-build-your-skilled-trades-resume), you'll be in great shape to land an interview. It's important to go into that interview for skilled trades employment prepared and ready to impress. Here are some tips we've come up with to help you be ready for success when interview for skilled trades jobs. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/start-your-ontario-skilled-trades-career-with-successful-interview) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/start-your-ontario-skilled-trades-career-with-successful-interview#comments-listing) Topics: [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Report Showcases the Benefits of a Skilled Trades Career](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/report-showcases-the-benefits-of-a-skilled-trades-career) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1078932602.jpg/gastech.jpg.jpg?t=1444331387922&width=750&height=479)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/report-showcases-the-benefits-of-a-skilled-trades-career) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES Last week, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) published a new report exploring the benefits of a career in the skilled trades. The report shows that although many parents and youth have stated that they believe that skilled trades job opportunities in Canada are limited, the opposite is true: career opportunities in the trades are progressing. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/report-showcases-the-benefits-of-a-skilled-trades-career) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/report-showcases-the-benefits-of-a-skilled-trades-career#comments-listing) Topics: [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Pool Season is Over, Consider a Career as a Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/pool-season-is-over-consider-a-career-as-a-gas-technician) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/iStock_000001454737_Small.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/pool-season-is-over-consider-a-career-as-a-gas-technician) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES We are well into fall here in Ontario, and with the end of the summer comes the end of swimming pool season. And while for many, that simply means finding new ways to spend your time (no more floating on hot summer days!), for others it means work grinds to a halt. We're talking about those who spend the spring and summer months working in the swimming pool industry, opening, maintaining, repairing and closing pools. While this is a very enjoyable career, once the cold weather hits, your options are to find temporary employment, work very limited hours or 6 months of unemployment. What better way to spend those 6 months than getting trained for a new career in the skilled trades? [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/pool-season-is-over-consider-a-career-as-a-gas-technician) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/pool-season-is-over-consider-a-career-as-a-gas-technician#comments-listing) Topics: [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Skilled Trades are more Technical than ever](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-are-more-technical-than-ever) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hubfs/trades-technology.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-are-more-technical-than-ever) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES We've talked a lot about the [myths about skilled trades careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/busting-skilled-trades-myths-university-graduates-make-more-money) and about how [undervalued the trades truly are](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-are-valuable). For too long, the trades have been considered careers for those who weren't "book smart," but the truth is, skilled trades jobs in Ontario are getting much more technical and require a specialized and [valuable training and knowledge to be successful](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/kickstarting-a-career-in-the-skilled-trades-get-educated). [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-are-more-technical-than-ever) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/skilled-trades-are-more-technical-than-ever#comments-listing) Topics: [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades Myths](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-myths) ## [Kickstarting a Career in the Skilled Trades: Finding your Niche](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/kickstarting-a-career-in-the-skilled-trades-finding-your-niche) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-2486995969.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/kickstarting-a-career-in-the-skilled-trades-finding-your-niche) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES If you've already think a [skilled trades job might be for you](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades), it's important to know where to begin. There is no point in pursuing a career that you have thought about without actually understand what the job or the training entails. You wouldn't want to invest the time and money into training only to find out this isn't the career choice you thought it would be. And so, we are launching a short series — a step-by-step guide, if you will — about how to kick start a career in the trades.  Whether you are a soon-to-be high school graduate trying to figure out what to do with your life or someone who just wants to pursue something new, let this be your guide to starting your new career in the skilled trades.   ## Step 3: Find your niche Once you have your license, you'll be amazed at how many career opportunities you suddenly have. In fact, when it comes to skilled trades jobs in Canada, there are so many, you might be a little overwhelmed. And if you have a certification in one area, like your gas technician license for example, you can choose to explore different trades from there. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/kickstarting-a-career-in-the-skilled-trades-finding-your-niche) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/kickstarting-a-career-in-the-skilled-trades-finding-your-niche#comments-listing) Topics: [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [CEO Urges Young People to Pursue a Skilled Trades Career in Ontario](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ceo-urges-young-people-to-pursue-a-skilled-trades-career-in-ontario) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-2450742890.png)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ceo-urges-young-people-to-pursue-a-skilled-trades-career-in-ontario) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES Photo courtesy of [BNN.ca](http://www.bnn.ca) The statistics seem bleak — the unemployment rate among young people in Canada is nearly double the national numbers. But there are opportunities out there, you just have to look in the right place. That's why the chef executive officer of Linamar, a Canadian auto parts maker, is urging young people to consider a skilled trades career in Canada. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ceo-urges-young-people-to-pursue-a-skilled-trades-career-in-ontario) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/ceo-urges-young-people-to-pursue-a-skilled-trades-career-in-ontario#comments-listing) Topics: [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Career Close Up: Apprenticeship Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/career-close-up-apprenticeship-opportunities) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1359781110.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/career-close-up-apprenticeship-opportunities) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES Once you successfully complete your G3 and G2 training and certification, your career options are practically limitless. Your [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-is-a-gas-technician) license opens doors to skilled trades career opportunities that you may not have even considered before. In our Career Close-Up series, we'll explore the industry jobs you can choose from to help you prepare for the career you want!   ## Apprenticeship Opportunities Once you are a certified gas technician, the doors will open to many career opportunities in the skilled trades industry. The Ontario College of Trades lists more than 100 occupations in multiple sectors of the skilled trades and having your gas technician license is one of the best ways to gain employment as an apprentice into any number of these options. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/career-close-up-apprenticeship-opportunities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/career-close-up-apprenticeship-opportunities#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) ## [Canada needs Licensed Skilled Trades Workers!](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-needs-licensed-skilled-trades-workers) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1344344473.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-needs-licensed-skilled-trades-workers) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES If you are looking at entering the Canadian workforce as soon as possible, [what better avenue than with a skilled trades certification](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades)? We've said it before and we'll say it again, Canada is suffering from a major drought in the skilled trades sector and it's only going to continue. Employers across the country are searching for suitable workers, in fact, one out of every five job postings in Canada targets the skilled trades. So what are you waiting for? [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-needs-licensed-skilled-trades-workers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canada-needs-licensed-skilled-trades-workers#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) ## [Consider a Job in the Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1078932602.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES When people think about the skilled trades, there are many specific jobs that come to mind. But the skilled trades employ more than electricians, plumbers, carpenters and welders; consider a Gas Technician, for example. Entering the skilled trades with a Gas Technician license gives you more options than simply a gas fitter. It allows you to explore the extensive options in the skilled trades. But before you settle on the trade of your dreams, let's talk about why the skilled trades are such a great career option. Studies have shown that those who are certified in the skilled trades are happier in their careers, have excellent job security and higher wages. So, what else is there? [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/consider-a-job-in-the-skilled-trades#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Transferrable Skills](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) [All posts](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Gas Technician (58)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) - [Career Opportunities (48)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities) - [Skilled Trades (28)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) - [Gas Technician Careers (27)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers) - [Ontario Gas Technician Training (23)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) - [Trade School (19)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school) - [Course Length and Time (18)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time) - [HVAC Careers (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers) - [Hands On Learning (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) - [Ontario Gas Technician (14)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) - [Transferrable Skills (13)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) - [Class Length (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length) - [Women in the trades (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/women-in-the-trades) - [Graduate Profile (11)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/graduate-profile) - [Funding (10)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) - [Skilled Trades Myths (9)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-myths) - [Air Conditioning (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning) - [Night School (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school) - [Ontario College of Trades (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) - [Adult Education (7)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/adult-education) - [Air Conditioning technician (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning-technician) - [Training Schedule (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule) - [Ontario HVAC Training (4)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training) - [Halton Campus (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/halton-campus) - [Skilled Trades Career Fair (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-career-fair) - [Skilled Trades Shortage (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-shortage) - [Small Class Size (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size) - [TSSA (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/tssa) - [Oakville Campus (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/oakville-campus) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ozone-depletion-prevention) - [National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-skilled-trades-and-technology-week) - [National Tradesmen Day (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-tradesmen-day) - [ODP (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/odp) - [Onto (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/onto) - [Summer Courses (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/summer-courses) see all ### Follow Me - Course Information - [Course Calendar](http://getatrade.com/course-calendar/) - [Course Information](http://getatrade.com/course-information/) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention](http://getatrade.com/ozone-depletion-prevention/) - [Gas Technician](http://getatrade.com/gas-technician/) - About Our School - [About Us](http://getatrade.com/about/) - [Blog](http://getatrade.com/blog/) - [Resources](http://getatrade.com/resources/) ©2015 Skilled Trades Academy· Built with love by [Hughes & Co.](http://www.hughesandco.ca) Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies are Technical Standards and Safety Authority training providers and are registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.