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Building Trades of Alberta

We coordinate and promote the interests of 18 Alberta local trade unions whose 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication industries.

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Construction Trades Hub

Everything you need to start your career in the unionized skilled trades.

Start Planning Your Construction Career:

  • Explore the many skilled trades in Alberta.
  • Sign up for FREE trade-specific learning resources, videos, tutorials and more!
  • Use easy-to-access online study tools to help guide you through your apprenticeship.
  • Learn how joining a union can support you in your successful career.

Building Resiliency

Building Resiliency is an innovative program designed to support the Building Trades of Alberta’s membership in raising awareness about mental health, wellness, and resiliency in the workplace.

Supporting Mental Health and Wellness:

  • Develop skills for managing your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
  • Become a certified Peer Support through the Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate program.
  • Learn about the benefits of a Recovery-Informed-Workplace.
  • Sign up for Headversity, a free interactive digital service that offers confidential mental health support.
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Apprentices and Training

The BTA affiliated unions provide the best safety training and skills training in the industry. Working with our industry partners, the BTA and its locals promote careers in the building trades through visits to high schools, trade fairs, scholarships, and much more.

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Build Together

Build Together is committed to highlighting rewarding careers in the unionized skilled trades to underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous, youth, and new Canadians.

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Path Forward

BTA’s Path Forward initiative seeks to foster hope and belonging in Alberta’s Indigenous youth, countering high rates of addiction, incarceration, mental health issues, and suicides in their communities.

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Supporting Working Parents

We are committed to removing roadblocks to success, and barriers to progress, that are sometimes overlooked in the skilled trades because of the unique needs skilled-trades workers and their families face.

The Skilled Trades Advantage

The BTA coordinates and promotes the interests of 18 Alberta local skilled trades unions, whose more than 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication industries.

The BTA:

  • Promotes a safe industry.
  • Works to influence legislation, regulation, and government sentiment toward organized labor.
  • Creates and participates in alliances and partnerships with owners and contractors.
  • Participates in boards, associations, committees and other industry groups.
  • Develops programs that support under-represented groups in the trades.
  • Develops programs that highlight the value of unionized labour to create more work opportunities for our members.
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Building Trades of Alberta

Building Trades of Alberta

The BTA proudly coordinates and promotes the interests of 18 Alberta local skilled trades unions

Happy Thanksgiving from the BTA! 🦃 🍂Whatever you're doing this weekend, take some time to remember the things in your life that you are grateful for.The BTA gives thanks for all of our members and partners. Together, we keep the unionized skilled trades in this province strong. 💪Our office will be closed Monday, October 14th.#buildingtradesofalberta #buildingtrades #Thanksgiving2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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The BTA is always happy to support the work of the ACSA-Alberta Construction Safety Association in promoting safe practices and culture on jobsites.Ensuring the safety of workers has always been a key priority of Building Trades unions. That is why we are proud to call the ACSA our friends and partners.#constructionsafety #skilledtrades #buildingtrades #buildingtradesofalbertaBecome a sponsor of the #ACSA2024 Conference and gain exposure with industry leaders!As a sponsor, you'll help shape the future of #healthandsafety in Alberta's construction industry while connecting with key industry partners and supporting safety and business excellence.On November 6 and 7 in Edmonton, we'll dive into the theme, Safety Foundations: Constructing a Culture of Excellence, equipping attendees with practical strategies to continuously improve #safety in #ABconstruction.Join our movement! Find a sponsor package that fits your priorities and budget: ow.ly/bagz50TIoLZOpenCircle Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta Building Trades of Alberta Clark Builders Cantiro Homes Chemco Bird Construction Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great job Kenny! You have made the BTA, the United Association Local 488 and the Alberta Pipe Trades College proud. Keep on sharing your passion for trades education!#PipeTrades #apprenticeship #buildingtrades #skilledtrades ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we recognize World Mental Health Day to promote Mental Health and Wellness change on the worksites. The BTA introduced the Building Resiliency Program to tackle this issue and promote positive change to mental health and wellness on jobsites across Alberta. BTA members can access private and confidential help and training to better support their mental health and wellness for free. Learn more here: buildingresiliency.bta.ca/It is okay to not be okay. Be kind to yourself and know that you matter.#WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #buildingtradesofalberta #buildingresiliency ... See MoreSee Less
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At the Dow Centennial Centre today for the Fort Saskatchewan & District Chamber of Commerce career fair. Lots of great conversations about our great digital learning tool the Construction Trades Hub.With Dow Canada’s Path2Zero project on the horizon, this is a great time for Albertans to explore the opportunities that skilled trades unions offer. Check out the Construction Hub and explore the union trades here: alberta.constructiontradeshub.com/#fortsask #fortsaskatchewan #buildingtradesofalberta #buildingtrades #skilledtrades ... See MoreSee Less
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