For Trainees

Building Up’s pre-apprenticeship program is a 16 week paid training program that uses construction contracts and in-class training to prepare individuals facing barriers to employment for successful careers in the trades. Participants are paid $14 per hour for 12 of the 16 weeks and are required to be available from Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM to 4:00PM for the duration of the program. Our 16 week program is divided into 2 sections: 8 weeks of in-class training and 8 weeks of in the field work experience. 

8 weeks of in-class training – working directly with unions and trades employers

• Essential skills: Trades math, reading comprehension and soft skills training.
• Trades skills: Power tools, drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc.
• Health and safety: Every trainee is provided with the health and safety certificates and Personal Protective Equipment required by employers:  WHIMS, Working At Heights, Elevated Work Platforms, PPE, etc.
• Tools: Every trainee is provided with a core set of tools to help them in their trades careers. 

8 weeks of work placement

• Water retrofits: Participants replace old inefficient water fixtures  (toilets, showerheads and aerators) with highly efficient upgrades that save affordable housing buildings millions of dollars annually on utility bills. 
• General labour: Participants are placed on a variety of social enterprise contracts that provide a basis for punctuality, professionalism and work ethic. 
• General contracting: Participants work under experienced tradespeople to undertake renovations that benefit community.

We are excited to announce that Building Up is now accepting applications for our January 2019 cohort. We will be hiring for 12 -14 new positions. We are inviting all candidates interested in joining the the Building Up team and pursuing a trades career to please apply before January 4th, 2018. To apply you must be 18+ years old. 

For individuals who are interested in our program, we have a 1 week interview process:

• Information Session (mandatory) – January 7th, 8:30am
• 1st interviews (for successful applicants) – January 8th or 9th, time TBD
• Hands-on interviews (for successful applicants) – January 10th, all day (7:30am to 4pm)
• Final interviews (for successful applicants) – January 11th, time TBD

If successful, applicants will need to provide the following documents during their interviews:

• Resume
• High school transcript
• Government issued photo ID (except Health card)
• SIN card