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
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Construction Electrician
Elevator Constructor
Glazier
Insulator
Ironworker – Generalist
Ironworker – Reinforcing
Ironworker – Structural & Ornamental
Labourer
Millwright
Non-Destructive Testing
Operating Engineer <br /> Mobile Crane Operator
Painter
Plumber
Roofer
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler System Installer
Steamfitter/ Pipefitter
