Start Your Career in the Skilled Trades
Major infrastructure projects are a key part of B.C.’s economic recovery, and thanks to the Community Benefits Agreement, everyone can share in the rewards. If you’re looking for work in the skilled trades, the Community Building Standard has everything you need to get started on building the next generation of highways, pipelines, and more.
Major infrastructure projects are a key part of B.C.’s economic recovery, and thanks to the Community Benefits Agreement, everyone can share in the rewards.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Find an Apprenticeship Program
- Industry Training Authority of BC Youth Work in Trades Program: Get ahead on the work-based training of a trade apprenticeship while you’re still in high school.
- The Education Planner BC allows you to compare BC’s post-secondary options for trades students, including apprenticeship programs.
- LiUNA Local 1611 in cooperation with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) is offering two apprenticeship level training courses for Construction Craft Worker.
- UA Piping Industry College of BC (UAPICBC): A United Association Trade School providing pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and certification training in the Piping Trades: Plumbing, Sprinkler fitting, Steam fitting and Welding.
- Are you considering a new career or want to upgrade your skills? Contact IUOE Local 115 for courses to aid in your professional development.
- Not sure where to start? Talk with an Industry Training Authority BC Apprenticeship Advisor.
Financial Assistance Options for BC Apprentices
- The BC Access Grant for Labour Market Priorities (BCAG-LMP) provides education grants. Please visit StudentAidBC’s BCAG-LMP web-page.
- WorkBC: Resources for apprentices and their employers about apprentice financial supports available from both Provincial and Federal sources.
- Government of Canada Apprentice Support Programs: Apprentices can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training.
- Industry Training Authority of BC:
TRAINING
Find a Trades Training Program
- The Industry Training Authority Trade Programs page allows you to search over 100 BC trade programs.
- If you are want to improve your skills, contact us to find out if you qualify for training in one of the IUOE 115 Training Association’s programs.
- LiUNA Local 1611 offers classroom, computer-based and mobile-network training to its members throughout BC in Construction, Safety and Traffic Control.
- Trades Training BC provides information on a range of training programs offered at 14 public post-secondary institutions in BC listed by location.
- Teamsters 213 offers local training as well for its members.
AVAILABLE JOBS
Teamsters Local 213 Current Job Openings
IUOE Local 115 Current Job Openings
Trades Training BC Job Search Portal
WorkBC Apprentice Job Match
