Several colleges in Ontario offer programs in the trade's fields. These programs vary in length and difficulty and entry criteria. Trades-people must be able to interact and work with others as a team. All trades at Black & McDonald require apprenticeship & certification.

You can start by sending a resume to the Human Resource Department at Black & McDonald. (Please Indicate that you would like to start as an apprentice.)

Apprenticeships:
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program allows students to earn high school credits. This way students can obtain real world experience at a job in their trade and earn money, while continuing with high school courses.

For those who have completed high school, apprenticeships are also offered by colleges or any company that employs trades-people. Black & McDonald offers & provides this type of training. Apprenticeships range from 3.5 to 5 years in length and often result in a full-time job once completed. In order to start an apprenticeship an employer who is willing to train must first be found.

Training Flow Chart


Requirements for Black & McDonald Apprenticeships:

• A High School Diploma (Unless apprenticeship is taken through O.Y.A.P. - More Info)
  
• All apprentices are hired through local unions Hiring Halls - More Info
  
• Before working on site, a safety and Orientation course must be taken.
  
• A WHMIS (Workplace Hazard Materials Information System) course must be completed.
  
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required for all jobs.
  
• Apprentices will become a member in their trade union.
  
• A first-aid & CPR course will be taken once an apprenticeship has begun.

Colleges
There are many colleges throughout the province that offer a very wide range of trades programs.
Click on the links to go to their web sites.

Algonquin College
Cambrian College
Durham College
George Brown College
Lambton College
Seneca College
Northern College
Georgian College
Humber College
Mohawk College
Niagara College
St. Lawrence College
Sir Sandford Fleming College

As an apprentice, a relatively small amount of time will be spent taking college courses. For the majority of the training time, apprentices are on site, earning money as they train.

Trade Certification:
In order to get certification a Provincial Qualification Exam will be written and must be passed at the end of the apprenticeship.

Trades at Black & McDonald are:

• Construction Boilermaker
  
• Construction Millwright
  
• Electrician
  
• Network Cabling Specialist
  
• Lineworker
  
• Plumber
  
• Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic
  
• Sheet Metal Worker
  
• Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
  
• Steamfitter
  
• Gasfitter
  
• Ironworker
  
• Labourer
  
• Utility Worker