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Pest Controllers and Fumigators  (NOC 7444)
Northeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.

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Pest controllers and fumigators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
  • Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
  • Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
  • Fumigate households
  • Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
  • Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
  • Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
  • Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sudbury, Elliot Lake, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Algo, Blind River, Capreol, Cobalt, Englehart, Espanola, Garson Junction, Haileybury, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Mattawa, New Liskeard, Nickel Centre, Parry Sound, Powassan, Temiskaming Shores, Thessalon, Valley East, Blezard Valley, Carol Richard Park, Connaught Hill, Dowling, Elmview, Finntown, Flake, Guilletville, Hanmer, Laurentien, Levack, Lively, McCrea Heights, Naughton, Parkwood, Pinecrest, Porcupine, Pottsville, South Porcupine, Val Caron, Val Therese

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Wages for Pest Controllers and Fumigators in Northeast Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 10.00 10.71 17.47 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Alberta 25.94 26.06 26.25 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 10.25 17.06 26.26 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 10.75 16.00 25.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 10.00 14.00 23.99 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 12.00 15.00 20.80 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Québec 12.00 15.00 20.08 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Saskatchewan 10.00 10.71 17.47 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Please consult the Northeast Region and Ontario tabs for more useful information related to wages.