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.
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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
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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.
Architectural Glass & Metal Technician
Brick & Stone Mason
Cement & Concrete Finisher
Concrete Pump Operator
Construction Boilermaker
Construction Craft Worker
Drywall Finisher & Plasterer
Drywall, Acoustic & Lathing Applicator
Electrician - Construction & Maintenance
Elevating Devices Mechanic
Floor Covering Installer
General Carpenter
Hazardous Materials Worker
Heat & Frost Insulator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator
Hoisting Engineer - Tower Crane Operator
Industrial Millwright
Ironworker - Structural & Ornamental
Painter & Decorator (Commercial & Residential)
Painter & Decorator (Industrial)
Plumber
Precast Concrete (Erector / Finisher)
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Reinforcing Rodworker
Restoration Mason
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Steamfitter
Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Setter
