73101

Tilesetters

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Tilesetters cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with ceramic, marble and quarry tile, mosaics or terrazzo. They are employed by construction companies and masonry 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:
Prepare, measure and mark surface to be covered
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets
Mix, apply and spread mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives using hand trowel
Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges
Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools
Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
Install tile strips
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs
Mix, lay and polish terra surfaces
Cut, polish and install marble and granite
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
May prepare cost estimates and orders.

Example job titles

•apprentice tilesetter
•ceramic tile installer
•marble setter
•terrazzo polisher
•terrazzo worker
•tile installer
•tilesetter

Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, Tilesetters are classified under NOC code 73101, which falls under TEER Category 3. Professionals in this trade primarily cover walls, floors, ceilings, and other surfaces with materials like ceramic, marble, quarry, slate, porcelain, and mosaic tiles. Their core duties include preparing, measuring, and marking surfaces, cutting and fitting tiles using manual and power tools, applying adhesives, mastic, or mortar, setting tiles in place, and applying grout. They are employed by construction companies, masonry contractors, or may operate as self-employed individuals.

To pursue Canadian permanent residency as a tilesetter, candidates can leverage skilled trades pathways such as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under Express Entry, or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Employment requirements typically mandate the completion of secondary school, combined with a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or over three years of relevant work experience in the trade. Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec, while remaining voluntary in other provinces. Achieving a Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility and enhances immigration prospects.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. Please consult official IRCC and ESDC resources for current regulatory guidelines.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.