<p><strong>About:</strong><br /><br />Ontario’s Pioneer in the Trade<br />Millwright Local 2309 holds the proud distinction of being the first millwright local union chartered in Canada, officially established on July 6, 1950 with just 16 founding members. Since then, it has grown into one of the country’s foundational trade unions in the millwright profession.</p>
<p>From its modest beginnings, Local 2309 has expanded to over 1,500 highly skilled, cross-trained construction and maintenance professionals. With a 75-year legacy, the Local continues to evolve by investing in advanced training, promoting diversity, and preparing resilient tradespeople to meet the demands of today and the future.</p>
<p>Local 2309 members are known for their technical excellence in installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing precision machinery. Our work spans diverse sectors including energy, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and more. A commitment to intensive safety training, accurate workmanship, and leadership development ensures that Local 2309 delivers a disciplined, reliable, and productive workforce on every job site. At the heart of Millwright Local 2309 is a mission grounded in job fairness, family-sustaining wages and benefits, and world-class training and education for all members.</p>
<p>The Local’s vision is to shape “total professionals”—individuals who are not only technically proficient but also strong communicators, leaders, and collaborators. By cultivating a positive industry culture, Local 2309 drives improvements in productivity, quality, and safety across the trades.<br /><br /><strong>Organizing:<br /></strong></p>
<p>Any contractor interested in partnering with Millwright Local 2309 and the Millwright Regional Council of Canada is encouraged to contact the Union Hall directly at (416) 757-8754.</p>
<p>A Business Representative will be more than happy to speak with you and explain the many advantages of becoming one of our valued Contractor Partners, including:</p>
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<li>Access to a highly trained, reliable workforce</li>
<li>Ongoing safety and skills training for employees</li>
<li>Support with project staffing and labor needs</li>
<li>Proven experience across a wide range of industrial sectors</li>
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<p><strong>Contacts:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>John Baker</strong><br />Business Manager / Financial Secretary of Local 2309<br /><a href="mailto:jbaker@ubcmillwrights.ca">jbaker@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754</li>
<li><strong>Joseph Kowaliw</strong><br />Business Representative / Vice President of local 2309 <br /><a href="mailto:jkowaliw@ubcmillwrights.ca">jkowaliw@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754</li>
<li><strong>Kevin Macnamara</strong><br />Business Representative / President of Local 2309<br /><a href="mailto:kmacnamara@ubcmillwrights.ca">kmacnamara@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754</li>
<li><strong>Tara Colgan</strong><br />Frontend Leader<br /><a href="mailto:tcolgan@ubcmillwrights.ca">tcolgan@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Lisa Starling</strong><br />Frontend Leader<br /><a href="mailto:Lstarling@ubcmillwrights.ca">Lstarling@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Rita Moore </strong><br />Training Quardinator / Recording Secretary for Local 2309<br /><a href="mailto:rmoore@ubcmillwrights.ca">rmoore@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Jayson Stevens</strong><br />Training Coordinator<br /><a href="mailto:jstevens@ubcmillwrights.ca">jstevens@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754<br /><br /></li>
<li><strong>Sean Windatt</strong><br />Training Coordinator / Welding Instructor / Trustee of Local 2309<br /><a href="mailto:swindatt@ubcmillwrights.ca">swindatt@ubcmillwrights.ca</a><br />416-757-8754</li>
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<p><strong>Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>John E. Bower Scalarship Grant - <em>Contact Tara Colgan</em></li>
<li>Benefit and Pension Provider- Manions - <em>Call 416-234-5044 or 1-800-263-5621</em></li>
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