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
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

Precast Concrete Finsiher

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

Reinforcing Rodworker

Restoration Mason

Roofer

Sheet Metal Worker

Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

Steamfitter

Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Setter
