73100
Concrete finishers
- Express Entry skill level
- Yes
- Regulated in Québec
- Yes
- In demand in Manitoba
- Yes
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Concrete finishers smooth and finish freshly poured concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install, maintain and restore various masonry structures such as foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks, roads, patios and high-rise buildings. They are employed by construction companies, cement and concrete contractors and manufacturers of precast concrete products, 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:
- Check formwork, granular base and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
- Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly poured concrete
- Operate power vibrator to compact concrete
- Level top surface of concrete according to grade and depth specifications using straightedge or float
- Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
- Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete
- Waterproof, damp-proof and restore concrete surfaces
- Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of floors, walls, roads and other concrete structures.
Example job titles
- •cement finisher apprentice
- •cement mason
- •concrete finisher
- •concrete mason
- •precast concrete finisher
Overview
Concrete finishers (NOC 73100) are classified under TEER 3 of Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. These skilled tradespeople play a vital role in Canadian construction by smoothing and finishing freshly poured concrete, applying curing or hardening agents, and repairing, resurfacing, or replacing damaged concrete structures. They are employed by construction companies, concrete contractors, and manufacturers of precast concrete products, or they may be self-employed.
To qualify for employment in Canada under NOC 73100, candidates typically require the completion of secondary school. Additionally, completion of a two- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade along with some industry courses, is usually necessary. Trade certification is available but voluntary across all provinces and territories, and qualified finishers can obtain a Red Seal endorsement to facilitate interprovincial mobility.
As a TEER 3 occupation, skilled concrete finishers are eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice; please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a licensed professional for official immigration guidance.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.