by Aidan Theroux | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the demand for skilled labour surges in Alberta, Building Trades of Alberta (BTA)-affiliated unions are rising to the challenge of training the next generation of trades workers. Several BTA affiliates own and operate AIT-accredited apprenticeship-training...
by Aidan Theroux | Apr 10, 2025 | BTA Press Release, News, Uncategorized
With the 2025 Canadian Federal Election just a few weeks away the leaders of each major party are coming west. Both Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held events in Alberta engaging with Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) members....
by Aidan Theroux | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
To strengthen ties and explore collaborative opportunities, the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) Executive Board recently visited the NOVA Chemicals Joffre site. Located just east of Red Deer, Alberta, the NOVA Chemicals Joffre site is one of the largest ethylene and...
by Aidan Theroux | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The BTA with Canada’s Building Trades Unions and Construction Labour Relations Alberta hosted an industry networking night with guests from Bird Construction and Concert Infrastructure. This event was a great opportunity to bring together labour with industry to...
by Aidan Theroux | Feb 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The BTA’s Building Resiliency has released A Framework for Recovery Inclusive Workplaces. Building Resiliency is an innovative program designed to support the Building Trades of Alberta’s membership in raising awareness about mental health, wellness, and...
by Aidan Theroux | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Together, we can build workplaces that support the recovery journeys of all workers. This was the theme of today’s “Recovery-Friendly Workplaces: Recommendations for Employers, Employees, and the Occupational Medicine Community.” Ian Robb, Director...
