What would I do?

Materials technicians are involved in the movement of materials in a wide variety of industries including agricultural, forestry, health, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, transportation, and wholesale/retail industries.  They are employed by organizations that produce, process and use products such as office supplies, tools and equipment, food goods, textile products, farm equipment or industrial supplies.

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Apprenticeship Training
Materials Technician is an apprenticed trade.

This means that completion of a three year apprenticeship is necessary to work in this trade in Alberta.

For more information go to: Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or click on the Education and Training button below.