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Career Profile: Machinist

March 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Machines are part of all of our lives, but some people make a career of working with them. Tradespeople who set up or operate machines like lathes, milling machines, and […]


Paving and Surface Equipment Operator (French version available)

March 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Melting snow and warmer weather in spring brings road repairs in many parts of Canada. Many people are involved in this work, but some of the most important ones are […]


Career Profile: Insulation Workers – Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

February 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

In Canada and other cold countries, insulation is important for keeping people warm and preventing pipes in buildings from freezing. In summer, insulation in floors, ceilings, and walls helps to […]


Should You Relocate for a Trades Career? Consider the Pros and Cons (French version available)

February 1st, 2025; By Meghan Brown

One of the greatest benefits of being a skilled tradesperson is that there are opportunities everywhere, and your skills are directly transferable.  But should you relocate specifically to take on […]


Career Profile: Powerline Technician

February 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Turning on a light, using the oven, or recharging a phone seem like simple actions, but they require power, often from electricity. That power uses overhead and underground lines that […]


Trades You Didn’t Know Were Trades (French version available)

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

If you had to name a trade, you would likely think of something like an electrician or a plumber. These are some of the jobs that people traditionally associate with […]


Farm Equipment Mechanic Career Profile (French version available)

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Every machine breaks down at some point, whether from frequent use or from being badly made. When that equipment is essential, such as on a farm, a person who can […]