Training Updates
In 2026, the UBC will expand training opportunities for members across the Western provinces:
Alberta
Flooring training is now available in Edmonton (Local 1325) and Calgary (Local 2103), giving members the opportunity to explore a new sector and enhance their employability.
The Fort McMurray training centre, which opened last year, is currently offering scaffolding apprenticeships. This spring, the UBC will be piloting a hybrid scaffolding apprenticeship that combines online theory with hands-on training. Carpentry apprenticeships will also be introduced to Fort McMurray in the near future, eliminating the need for local members to travel for training.
British Columbia
Land has been purchased for a new training centre for Victora Local 1598 on Vancouver Island. Once complete, the facility will allow members to access training locally without travelling to mainland B.C.
Contact your Local to sign up for training or to learn more.
Programs & Initiatives Update
As part of the UBC Sustainable Jobs Mass Timber Project, Mass Timber programs will soon be introduced to Locals in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, such as:
- Edmonton (Local 1325)
- Vancouver/Delta (Local 1907)
- Regina (Local 1985)
The program includes training on rigging, hoisting, curtain wall and envelope installation.
Contact your Local to learn more.
The UBC Sustainable Jobs Mass Timber project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
