73111 – Glaziers

Lead statement

Glaziers cut, fit, install and replace glass in residential, commercial and industrial buildings, on exterior walls of buildings and other structures and in furniture and other products. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine type and thickness of glass, frame, installation procedure and materials required
• Measure and mark glass and cut glass using glass cutters or computerized cutter
• Tint glass and create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting or painting designs
• Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolds, rigging and hoisting equipment
• Position glass panes into frames and secure glass using clips, points or mouldings
• Assemble and install prefabricated glass, mirrors or glass products on walls, ceilings or exteriors of building
• Fabricate metal frames for glass installation
• Install, fit, fabricate and attach architectural metals or related substitute products in commercial and residential buildings
• Install pre-cut mirrors and opaque and transparent glass panels in frames to form exterior walls of buildings
• Replace glass in furniture and other products
• Prepare and install skylights, showcases and aquariums and stained or other special glass in churches, museums, sports and other establishments
• Repair and service residential windows, commercial aluminum doors and other glass supporting structures, and replace damaged glass or faulty sealant
• May prepare cost estimates for customers or clients.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in glazing is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Trade certification for glaziers is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified glaziers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Example job titles

apprentice glazier · glazier apprentice · journeyman/woman glazier · plate glass installer · mirror wall installer · curtain wall glazier · glass setter - construction · window sash and frame glazier · stained glass glazier · glass and metal mechanic · building glass glazier · structural glass glazier · exterior wall glazier · building glazier · leaded glass glazier · glass installer-glazier · glass wall installer · glazier · structural glass installer · glass wallcovering installer · glazier and metal mechanic · glass worker - construction · glass worker apprentice · glazier and metal mechanic apprentice

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.