Apply for a heating installer or contractor licence

You need a licence to maintain, repair, install or plan the installation of heating, cooling and ventilation systems in Mississauga.

Your licence expires annually, one year from the date it’s issued. A renewal notice will be sent to the email address on file. If no email is available, it’ll be mailed to you.


Master heating installer

A master heating installer plans and installs and supervises the planning and installation of heating, cooling and ventilation systems. There are three classes of master heating installer licences:

  • Class A is for installing, adjusting and repairing oil-burning and gas-burning equipment used to heat or cool a space
  • Class B is for installing, adjusting and repairing steam and hot water heating systems, as well as Class A work
  • Class C is for installing, adjusting and repairing all types of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, including Class A and Class B work

Requirements

  • Proof you are 18 years of age or older
  • Government-issued photo identification
  • A valid Certificate of Qualifications issued by the Province of Ontario through Skilled Trades Ontario
  • Proof of general liability insurance showing a minimum of $2 million coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and save harmless the City
  • Letter of Employment from a contractor licensed by the City of Mississauga verifying the person is employed by a licensed heating contractor

Licence fees

A new licence costs $255.21.

A licence renewal costs $220.04.

Heating contractor

A heating contractor does the work of installing, adjusting and repairing heating, cooling and ventilation equipment of any kind. They must be or employ at least one licensed master heater installer on a regular, full-time basis.


Requirements

  • Proof you are 18 years of age or older
  • Articles of incorporation or corporate profile report (not required for sole proprietorships)
  • Business name registration or franchise agreement
  • Government-issued photo identification
  • Certificate of Insurance showing a minimum $2 million liability coverage with the City of Mississauga listed as an additional insured
  • Letter of authorization appointing an agent signed by a director or owner to act on their behalf, if required

Licence fees

A new licence costs $255.21.

A licence renewal costs $220.04.


How to apply or renew

You can apply for or renew your licence in person or by mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

In person

  1. Complete the business licence application and gather the required documents and approvals.
  2. Book an appointment for a new licence or a licence renewal.
  3. Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment. The Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services office is at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.
  4. Pay the licence fees.

Licences may not be issued on the same day if more information is needed.

By mail

Mail your completed business licence application, the supporting documents and a cheque payable to the City of Mississauga in the amount of the licence fee to:

Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services
950 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4


Contact us

If you have any questions about licensing, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).