Explore the Trades

Are you new to Canada and looking for a career?

The unionized skilled trades can help!

You’ve got the skills. The Building Trades Unions can help you put them to work.

  • Combine your education and experience into lucrative and rewarding work
  • Get support with training and job placements
  • Gain access to financial grants
  • Make great money
  • Get hands-on learning
  • Earn while you learn
  • Have benefits for you and your family

Launch a career to be proud of and build a life in Canada

Check out these testimonials from workers about why they love their careers in the unionized skilled trades.

Earn while you learn – no previous experience required

Amazing mentors

As a pre-apprentice or an apprentice in the unionized skilled trades, you’ll have access to mentors with a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge to share.

Earning potential

High-paying wages aren’t just for doctors, lawyers and CEOs. Many trades in Canada offer excellent starting wages with the potential to earn six figures!

Work-life balance

Many trades offer more flexibility than a typical 9-to-5 desk job, with a ton of medical and financial benefits that your family can take advantage of.

Job security

The skilled trades are in demand and offer tons of room to move up the ladder as you establish your career!

Start your career in the skilled trades today!

Explore the trades below to find the best fit for you.

Boilermaker

Boilermaker

Bricklayer

Bricklayer

Cement Mason

Cement Mason

Construction/ Industrial Electrician

Construction/ Industrial Electrician

cook

cook

Drywall Finisher and Plasterer

Drywall Finisher and Plasterer

Elevator Constructor

Elevator Constructor

Floorcovering Installer

Floorcovering Installer

Glazier

Glazier

Heat and Frost Insulator

Heat and Frost Insulator

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

HVAC & Refrigeration

HVAC & Refrigeration

Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Technician

Ironworker

Ironworker

Labourer

Labourer

Mobile Crane Operator

Mobile Crane Operator

Painter

Painter

Pipefitter/ Steamfitter

Pipefitter/ Steamfitter

Plumber

Plumber

Rebar

Rebar

Security

Security

Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker

Sprinkler Fitter

Sprinkler Fitter

Surveyor

Surveyor

Teamster

Teamster

Tower Crane Operator

Tower Crane Operator

Utility Worker/ Powerline Technician

Utility Worker/ Powerline Technician

Welder

Welder

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