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The UBC represents a diverse range of trades, uniting skilled professionals across the construction industry.

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UBC members deliver expert craftsmanship on projects ranging from commercial builds to residential and public infrastructure.

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UBC Canadian DistrictWelcome

The UBC Canadian District represents skilled tradespeople across a variety of construction sectors. With a focus on advocacy, training, and safety, the Canadian District plays a key role in shaping labour standards while empowering workers to build successful careers in carpentry and related trades.

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Apprenticeship

Providing hands-on training and mentorship, essential for developing skilled professionals.

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History

Advocating for workers' rights and promoting skilled trades for almost 15 decades.

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Programs

Fostering opportunities for all and creating pathways for those who are under-represented.

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Offering diverse opportunities, empowering individuals to build rewarding and sustainable futures.

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TRAINING

An Ongoing Commitment

to comprehensive safety training designed to equip members with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate the hazards of the construction industry.

Royalmount

The Royalmount mixed-use project is the largest private development currently in Quebec.

Bruce Power

Established in 2001, Bruce Power is Canada’s only private sector nuclear generator.

Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino

Located above the concert hall facility is a 25,000 sq ft ballroom along with conference facilities.

Centre Block and the Library of Parliament

Work is underway to restore and modernize the Centre Block, the most iconic and impressive of the Parliament buildings.

North Bay Regional Health Centre

A partnership between the North Bay General Hospital and the Northeast Mental Health Centre, the new North Bay Regional Health Centre is an integrated facility for both acute and specialized mental health care.

Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project

More than 70 workers from Local 1999 and 2499 are expected to work on the largest capital project in the Yukon territory’s history: a bridge replacement at Nisutlin Bay in Teslin.

Wellhead Platform for White Rose Extension

The concrete gravity-supported wellhead platform is currently towering at a height of 139.2 meters and with the addition of the ring beam will reach 145 meters and weigh 210,000 tonnes.

Hospital Replacement Project

The new hospital will be three times larger than the current facility and accommodate 204 beds.

Great Plains Power Station

Great Plains Power Station (GPPS) is a 377-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle facility with two generators that each send power out to the grid.

Jansen Potash Project

The Jansen project is a proposed underground potash development project in east-central Saskatchewan, approximately 140km east of Saskatoon, Canada.

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Sisters in the Brotherhood

Elminating barriers to success and promoting an increase in the number and diversity of women in the UBC. We advocate for member involvement to strengthen the union and for the unity and retention of all members.

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Established in 1881, the UBC is continually committed to excellence.

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In Canada

Our Canadian members represent our Union with pride and skill.

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Uniting skilled tradespeople across Canada's construction industry

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Travis Kirkpatrick

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Peter Kirkpatrick

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Amy Newthorn

Production Lead

Travis Kirkpatrick

Founder & Owner

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