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One stop shop for all your Construction Training & Apprenticeship information in Ontario, Canada. @CTAOnt on everything <3
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One stop shop for all your Construction Training & Apprenticeship information in Ontario, Canada. @CTAOnt on everything <3
Part of the Ontario Building Trades Ontariobuildingtrades.com
Our sister program @OBCTradeswomen was featured last week on CTV about their ADAH program and its importance for industry. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment benefits everyone. We're so proud of our team <3
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
December 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our sister program @OBCTradeswomen was featured last week on CTV about their ADAH program and its importance for industry. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment benefits everyone. We're so proud of our team <3
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
Cool story from the #thoroldtoday about the rehab project for Lock 7 on the Welland Canal. Shout out the #IronWorkers Local 736 for a job well done! Read more: www.thoroldtoday.ca/local-news/r...
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Cool story from the #thoroldtoday about the rehab project for Lock 7 on the Welland Canal. Shout out the #IronWorkers Local 736 for a job well done! Read more: www.thoroldtoday.ca/local-news/r...
Attention intermediate, junior, or secondary schools!
CWB is offering a grant program for upgrades to school weld shops. Learn more here: www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/equ...
CWB is offering a grant program for upgrades to school weld shops. Learn more here: www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/equ...
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Attention intermediate, junior, or secondary schools!
CWB is offering a grant program for upgrades to school weld shops. Learn more here: www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/equ...
CWB is offering a grant program for upgrades to school weld shops. Learn more here: www.cwbweldingfoundation.org/programs/equ...
Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, highlighting people from all walks of life and the (in)visible #disabilities they carry. This year's goal is focused on fostering inclusive societies to promote social progress, with a lens on justice, equity & sustainability.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, highlighting people from all walks of life and the (in)visible #disabilities they carry. This year's goal is focused on fostering inclusive societies to promote social progress, with a lens on justice, equity & sustainability.
Have you heard about our sister program @OBCTradeswomen's ADAH training program?
We're beyond hyped to see this program start to roll out. Interested? Join the OBCT newsletter, check out their upcoming training sessions and get enrolled! 10/10 Would Recommend.
We're beyond hyped to see this program start to roll out. Interested? Join the OBCT newsletter, check out their upcoming training sessions and get enrolled! 10/10 Would Recommend.
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Have you heard about our sister program @OBCTradeswomen's ADAH training program?
We're beyond hyped to see this program start to roll out. Interested? Join the OBCT newsletter, check out their upcoming training sessions and get enrolled! 10/10 Would Recommend.
We're beyond hyped to see this program start to roll out. Interested? Join the OBCT newsletter, check out their upcoming training sessions and get enrolled! 10/10 Would Recommend.
Today we celebrate #InternationalMensDay, honoring the positive contributions men make to their families and communities worldwide. This day also emphasizes the importance of men’s well-being and showcases positive role models 🌍💪
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today we celebrate #InternationalMensDay, honoring the positive contributions men make to their families and communities worldwide. This day also emphasizes the importance of men’s well-being and showcases positive role models 🌍💪
Our Tomorrow's Trades Durham Welding Program is in full swing, supported by our union partners UA 401 & UA 46. This session's of would-be welders is showing amazing potential and we couldn't be prouder of them.
Check out ctaontario.ca/tomorrows-tr... for future program updates.
Check out ctaontario.ca/tomorrows-tr... for future program updates.
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Our Tomorrow's Trades Durham Welding Program is in full swing, supported by our union partners UA 401 & UA 46. This session's of would-be welders is showing amazing potential and we couldn't be prouder of them.
Check out ctaontario.ca/tomorrows-tr... for future program updates.
Check out ctaontario.ca/tomorrows-tr... for future program updates.
Happy Halloween Ya'll! 🎃
If you're heading out tonight, be sure to stay safe and wear reflective gear - There's a reason why its mandatory on a job site! 👷🐶
Thank you for supporting CTAO! For now, enjoy this doodle of our doodle Finnigan - Halloween ready!
If you're heading out tonight, be sure to stay safe and wear reflective gear - There's a reason why its mandatory on a job site! 👷🐶
Thank you for supporting CTAO! For now, enjoy this doodle of our doodle Finnigan - Halloween ready!
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Halloween Ya'll! 🎃
If you're heading out tonight, be sure to stay safe and wear reflective gear - There's a reason why its mandatory on a job site! 👷🐶
Thank you for supporting CTAO! For now, enjoy this doodle of our doodle Finnigan - Halloween ready!
If you're heading out tonight, be sure to stay safe and wear reflective gear - There's a reason why its mandatory on a job site! 👷🐶
Thank you for supporting CTAO! For now, enjoy this doodle of our doodle Finnigan - Halloween ready!
Reposting
Next Intake opens soon: Dec 1, 2025
The ORAC Apprentice Intake Program is the first step to success in skilled trades!
In partnership with #HVAC&R Workers of UA 787 & JTAC, this program readies every #apprentice for trade demands.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gn8x-bPn
Next Intake opens soon: Dec 1, 2025
The ORAC Apprentice Intake Program is the first step to success in skilled trades!
In partnership with #HVAC&R Workers of UA 787 & JTAC, this program readies every #apprentice for trade demands.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gn8x-bPn
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reposting
Next Intake opens soon: Dec 1, 2025
The ORAC Apprentice Intake Program is the first step to success in skilled trades!
In partnership with #HVAC&R Workers of UA 787 & JTAC, this program readies every #apprentice for trade demands.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gn8x-bPn
Next Intake opens soon: Dec 1, 2025
The ORAC Apprentice Intake Program is the first step to success in skilled trades!
In partnership with #HVAC&R Workers of UA 787 & JTAC, this program readies every #apprentice for trade demands.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gn8x-bPn
Honouring #NDTR this year with some First Nations artists and their work on display at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. These 3 works are by Artists Meryl McMaster, Jordan Bennett, and Christi Belcourt.
More about these works: bit.ly/4mEenrg
Check out nctr.ca/ for all things #NDTR
More about these works: bit.ly/4mEenrg
Check out nctr.ca/ for all things #NDTR
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Honouring #NDTR this year with some First Nations artists and their work on display at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa. These 3 works are by Artists Meryl McMaster, Jordan Bennett, and Christi Belcourt.
More about these works: bit.ly/4mEenrg
Check out nctr.ca/ for all things #NDTR
More about these works: bit.ly/4mEenrg
Check out nctr.ca/ for all things #NDTR
Tuesday is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, a day dedicated to acknowledging the tragic legacy of residential schools and honoring the survivors, their families, and communities.
Join your local community events and read the #NDTR reports: bit.ly/4pJ1lv6 📚
Join your local community events and read the #NDTR reports: bit.ly/4pJ1lv6 📚
September 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tuesday is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, a day dedicated to acknowledging the tragic legacy of residential schools and honoring the survivors, their families, and communities.
Join your local community events and read the #NDTR reports: bit.ly/4pJ1lv6 📚
Join your local community events and read the #NDTR reports: bit.ly/4pJ1lv6 📚
Happy #LabourDay, #Ontario! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work that built our province and the families who support them. Let's honor workers' achievements and look forward to a stronger, inclusive future together. From all of us at OBT, have a safe & memorable day! 💪 👷 🍁
September 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Happy #LabourDay, #Ontario! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work that built our province and the families who support them. Let's honor workers' achievements and look forward to a stronger, inclusive future together. From all of us at OBT, have a safe & memorable day! 💪 👷 🍁
Happy National Radio Day
Tag someone whos' allowed to control the boombox on site 👷🎵
Alternatively, tag someone whos' NOT allowed near the boombox on site... 👀 🙉
Tag someone whos' allowed to control the boombox on site 👷🎵
Alternatively, tag someone whos' NOT allowed near the boombox on site... 👀 🙉
August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy National Radio Day
Tag someone whos' allowed to control the boombox on site 👷🎵
Alternatively, tag someone whos' NOT allowed near the boombox on site... 👀 🙉
Tag someone whos' allowed to control the boombox on site 👷🎵
Alternatively, tag someone whos' NOT allowed near the boombox on site... 👀 🙉
The right to strike is essential for freedom of association and is protected. Withholding labor is a key negotiation tool that shifts power between employees and employers. 💪✊ #WorkersRights #UnionStrong
August 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The right to strike is essential for freedom of association and is protected. Withholding labor is a key negotiation tool that shifts power between employees and employers. 💪✊ #WorkersRights #UnionStrong
Last week, 10 pre-apprentices from LiUNA 607 participated in a concrete pour for a Habitat for Humanity home. These local Indigenous students gained valuable hands-on experience in pouring and finishing concrete to support their community. Read more: www.tbnewswatch.com/helpers/indi... 🏠✨
August 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last week, 10 pre-apprentices from LiUNA 607 participated in a concrete pour for a Habitat for Humanity home. These local Indigenous students gained valuable hands-on experience in pouring and finishing concrete to support their community. Read more: www.tbnewswatch.com/helpers/indi... 🏠✨
Great news for #IBB128 in Sudbury! 🎉 The Ontario Government visited the Boilermaker's site to celebrate funding for their upgraded training center, set to double capacity for future apprentices. Read more here: www.sudbury.com/local-news/n...
August 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great news for #IBB128 in Sudbury! 🎉 The Ontario Government visited the Boilermaker's site to celebrate funding for their upgraded training center, set to double capacity for future apprentices. Read more here: www.sudbury.com/local-news/n...
21 days til Labour Day! Do you know where events are in your area? Want us to share your upcoming event?
This song has been on repeat steady, its a vibe.
This song has been on repeat steady, its a vibe.
August 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
21 days til Labour Day! Do you know where events are in your area? Want us to share your upcoming event?
This song has been on repeat steady, its a vibe.
This song has been on repeat steady, its a vibe.
Celebrating the importance of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Within Canada and beyond, the first peoples populations deserve so much more respect and protections. The UN has a great e-learning course you can sign up for here: www.ohchr.org/en/indigenou...
August 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Celebrating the importance of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! Within Canada and beyond, the first peoples populations deserve so much more respect and protections. The UN has a great e-learning course you can sign up for here: www.ohchr.org/en/indigenou...
From the Seaway News in Cornwall, ON. The local school board hosted their fourth year skilled trades camps for women and girls interested in the skilled trades. Read the full article here: www.cornwallseawaynews.com/education/gi...
August 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
From the Seaway News in Cornwall, ON. The local school board hosted their fourth year skilled trades camps for women and girls interested in the skilled trades. Read the full article here: www.cornwallseawaynews.com/education/gi...
This post is doing the big 'lift' for me today - Happy Long Weekend Ya'll!
August 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This post is doing the big 'lift' for me today - Happy Long Weekend Ya'll!
#WHSC is offering 50% off Joint health and safety committees (JHSC) Certificates, among a host of other important safety training courses. Now is the time to book in for training if you've been looking. Share this info to your local or shop steward today! www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/N...
July 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#WHSC is offering 50% off Joint health and safety committees (JHSC) Certificates, among a host of other important safety training courses. Now is the time to book in for training if you've been looking. Share this info to your local or shop steward today! www.whsc.on.ca/What-s-new/N...
Heat Stress is super serious, and #OHCOW has built all of these resources to educate you on the warning signs and effects of heat stress. We've pulled some of their info sheets, but check out their full offerings at:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/heat-stress-toolkit/
July 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Heat Stress is super serious, and #OHCOW has built all of these resources to educate you on the warning signs and effects of heat stress. We've pulled some of their info sheets, but check out their full offerings at:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/heat-stress-toolkit/
Today is #SelfCareDay
Be sure to always practice kindness to yourself and others. Take time to center and better yourself in your day-to-day lives <3
Explore more here: selfcare.ca/
Be sure to always practice kindness to yourself and others. Take time to center and better yourself in your day-to-day lives <3
Explore more here: selfcare.ca/
July 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today is #SelfCareDay
Be sure to always practice kindness to yourself and others. Take time to center and better yourself in your day-to-day lives <3
Explore more here: selfcare.ca/
Be sure to always practice kindness to yourself and others. Take time to center and better yourself in your day-to-day lives <3
Explore more here: selfcare.ca/
#DailyCommercialNews reporting on IO and Metrolinx's first set of tunnels for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) project. Read more about the progress here: canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/inf...
July 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#DailyCommercialNews reporting on IO and Metrolinx's first set of tunnels for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) project. Read more about the progress here: canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/inf...