Right after leaving high school many students are looking into possible college and university options. Though, for many graduating high school students, jobs in the trades are a great opportunity […]

The oil industry can be a touchy subject for different people all over Canada. In some provinces, the oil industry is favoured and seen as a strong economic symbol; other […]

Carpenters, ironworkers, locksmiths, and welders—what do they all have in common? These are all skilled trades under the umbrella category of construction. Canada has more than 200 skilled trades, roughly […]

For students entering university or college, many have their sights set on a specific major. With endless options available, one may think that the trades would be just as viable […]

After a boom that lasted over a decade, thousands of trade jobs disappeared from across Canada with Alberta being the epicenter. Trades such as carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, labourers, millwrights, operating […]

The oil and gas industry in Canada is growing, and offers many great careers in the trades for those who are interested in the petroleum sector.  Tradespeople working in oil […]

The Ontario College of Trades recognizes 156 distinct skilled trades. One of the persistent myths surrounding careers in the skilled trades is that these jobs are physically demanding. While most […]