Floor covering installers
Floor covering installers install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
AB, NS, PE
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Inspect, measure and mark surfaces to be covered
- Measure, cut and fasten underlay and underpadding
- Measure, cut and install carpeting using hand or machine stitcher, seaming iron, bonding tape or other bonding materials
- Stretch carpeting using knee-kicker or power stretcher and secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple gun or other devices
- Measure, cut and install resilient floor covering using adhesive, rollers and other hand tools
- Install hardwood floors, such as strip floors, block floors or plank floors, using glue, staples, nails or other means
- Inspect and repair damaged floor coverings
- May estimate material and labour costs.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program orover four years of work experience in the trade and some courses in floor covering installation are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- checkTrade certification for floor covering installers is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified floor covering installers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Alberta: Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation. Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 89%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations43% of floor covering installers work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.57% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 94% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 80% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations45% of floor covering installers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.46% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95% 55% of floor covering installers work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.45% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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Broadstreet Properties LTD
1 active role · Edmonton, AB
Capital Builder Flooring
1 active role · Whitehorse, YT
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Monitoring
to continuously assess their own work and that of others to ensure proper alignment, fit and finish, such as properly aligned seams and evenly-spaced tiles
Coordinating
to ensure floor covering installations are completed within deadlines
Trunk Strength
to exert significant force using core muscles repeatedly or continuously, supporting tasks like lifting, carrying heavy materials and prolonged bending or kneeling
Static Strength
to apply significant muscular force to lift, hold and position heavy materials, such as rolls of carpet, tile, or hardwood, over long periods without fatigue
Attention to Detail
to carefully measure, cut and align materials precisely, ensuring seamless installation and high-quality finishes across surfaces
Knowledge in Building and Construction
to comprehend floor covering material identification, simple installation techniques, surface preparation, adhesive use and safety procedures
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