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Building Trades of Alberta
We coordinate and promote the interests of 19 Alberta local trade unions whose 60,000 members work in the residential, commercial and industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication industries.
Join Our Weaving Networks Indigenous Symposiums
Be part of a transformative experience at our Weaving Networks Indigenous Symposiums. Discover pathways to success in the skilled trades and connect with like-minded individuals committed to building a brighter future for Indigenous communities.
Construction Trades Hub
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.
Path Forward
BTA’s Path Forward aims to instill hope and a sense of belonging among Alberta’s Indigenous youth.
The truth is, for many Indigenous people, desperation and despair are unfortunate realities that must be addressed. That’s why the BTA is helping Indigenous Albertans find a path forward by highlighting the rewards of a career in the unionized skilled trades and the potential for the skilled trades to lead to their success.
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.
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.
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.
BTA News
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From Vision to Action: The Next Chapter — BTA’s 2026 Convention and Conference
The Building Trades of Alberta is preparing to welcome labour leaders, industry partners, government representatives and advocates for Alberta’s skilled trades to Jasper for the 2026 BTA Convention and Conference. Taking place from September 14 to 16 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, this year’s gathering is titled From
Building Trades of Alberta Welcomes Pile Drivers Local 2404 as Newest Affiliate
The Building Trades of Alberta is proud to welcome the Pile Drivers, Divers, Bridge, Dock and Wharf Builders Local 2404 as its newest affiliated union. Local 2404 represents skilled tradespeople working throughout Western Canada in land foundation, bridge building and more. Its members perform highly specialized work that is
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