Media Contact
Media inquiries should be directed to Tyler Bedford, Director of Communications and Relations, Building Trades of Alberta.
Tyler Bedford
Director of Communications and Relations
Phone: (780)298-7626 Ext. 113
tbedford@bta.ca
Edmonton Office
11635 – 160 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3Z3
Phone: (780) 421-9400
Fax: (780) 421-9433
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Executive Director Terry Parker
Biography
Prior to serving as the Executive Director of the BTA, Terry was the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Building Trades Council for twelve years. Terry worked as a glazier and before becoming the ED for SBTC, he worked as a Business Agent for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. His extensive time in leadership roles has given him a wealth of experience in the unionized construction and maintenance industries.
Terry is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
His dedication to the labour movement and to the safety and welfare of the unionized workers he represents is evident in the actions he takes and the decisions he makes every day.
BTA welcomes announcement of net-zero hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, thousands of construction jobs expected
EDMONTON, AB – The Building Trades of Alberta welcomes this morning’s announcement of a multi-billion-dollar plan by Air Products Canada LTD., to construct a net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in the capital city. “We’re very excited to see this complex [...]
Expected decision to repeal Keystone XL’s presidential permit will affect thousands of union jobs
EDMONTON, AB – The Building Trades of Alberta today expressed its disappointment with the expected reversal of the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, the construction and maintenance of which would’ve provided thousands of unionized working women and men [...]
BTA gives $20,000 to Fort McMurray Santas Anonymous
Nov. 30, 2020 Fort McMurray, AB – Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) proudly contributed $20,000 to Father Mercredi School’s Santas Anonymous campaign last week in an effort to help make this Christmas a little brighter for those within the community. [...]
BTA to launch Member Wellness Program, focus on respect, safety, quick return to work
EDMONTON – On Nov. 1, the Building Trades of Alberta, alongside Morneau Shepell, will launch the BTA Member Wellness Program, a first for the organization, which concentrates on helping those within the unionized building trades get assistance and treatment for [...]
BTA Social Media Feeds
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Building Trades of Alberta would like to recognize and thank First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across the traditional lands Canada sits on, for the vital role Indigenous culture plays in shaping our communities.
We are especially proud of the many Indigenous BTA affiliate members from around Treaties 6, 7 and 8, whose hard work, passion and dedication for the unionized skilled building trades strengthens our entire industry.
We are passionate about our work to further diversify the unionized building trades, including increasing our Indigenous membership. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about a rewarding career in union skilled trades, please visit our Path Forward initiative: www.btapathforward.ca
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads and father figures out there! We work hard and do what we do for our kids. They’re worth every sore muscle, every 12-hour-day and all those nights away. Keep being awesome 💪😎
Yesterday, TC Energy and Pembina Pipeline announced plans to build a carbon transportation and sequestration system able to move the equivalent of 10 per cent of Alberta's annual industrial emissions to storage sites every year.
The two they will leverage their existing pipeline networks in the construction of the project.
Full story ⬇️
TC Energy, Pembina Pipeline team up for 'Alberta Carbon Grid' project
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The project is expected to move the equivalent of 10 per cent of Alberta's annual industrial emissions to storage sites every year.Second vaccine clinic, first and second doses, at Suncor Base Camp – June 18 and 19.
Alberta Health Services and International SOS are offering a second round of vaccine clinics in the RMWB region and will again provide the convenience of administering on-site vaccines to Suncor’s Base Plant workforce June 18 & 19.
BTA encourages all to get fully vaccinated in an effort to protect themselves, their families and the community. Please see below for more info.On June 18 and 19, vaccination clinics will be back at our Base Plant! Everyone with site access will be able to get a first dose, or you can get a second dose if you bring documentation of your first. For more information and to sign up, please visit Suncor.com/vaccines.
Give them a choice, vacine or lay off.
Awesome story out of the south! Here are a couple young, Indigenous Ironworkers Local 725 members hauling 100-pound rebar 40 kms in memory of children who suffered and died in Canada's residential schools.
Stand-up job! Solidarity ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
Indigenous men march 40 km near Okotoks to residential school site
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June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Building Trades of Alberta would like to recognize & thank First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across the traditional lands Canada sits on, for the vital role Indigenous culture plays in shaping our communities. (1/3)
We are especially proud of the many Indigenous BTA affiliate members from around Treaties 6, 7 and 8, whose hard work, passion and dedication for the unionized skilled building trades strengthens our entire industry. (2/3)
We're passionate about diversifying the unionized bldg trades, including increasing Indigenous membership. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about a rewarding career in union skilled trades, visit our Path Forward initiative: https://bit.ly/3gW7QZc (3/3)
#HappyFathersDay to all the dads, stepdads and father figures out there! We work hard and do what we do for our kids. They’re worth every sore muscle, every 12-hour-day and all those nights away. Keep being awesome!
Second vaccine clinic, first & second doses, @Suncor
Base Camp – June 18/19. BTA encourages all to get fully vaxx to protect themselves, their families and the community. For more info:
Vaccines | Updates from Suncor Energy
Alberta Health Services and International SOS are offering a second round of vaccine clinics in the region and wil...
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Alberta Carpenters is a proud sponsor of 2021 @RAIC_IRAC Virtual Conference on Architecture. Join us on Wed, June 16 at 1 pm EST for a Zoom discussion on Floor Covering Failures. Essential info for architects and specifiers. All are welcome. https://bit.ly/2RLH8K1
Awesome story out of the south! Here are a couple young, Indigenous @ironworkers 725 mbrs hauling 100-pound rebar 40 kms in memory of children who suffered and died in 🇨🇦 residential schools. Stand-up job! Solidarity ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
Indigenous men march 40 km near Okotoks to residential school site
Read the full story and comment on OkotoksToday.ca
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“We’re very excited to see this complex announced today, supported by federal, provincial and municipal governments, which will see approximately 2,500 construction and engineering jobs and make #yeg the hub of the nation’s blue hydrogen economy." https://bit.ly/2TbZh44
“Higher energy prices are also expected to help jump-start an economic recovery in Alberta, as a new Conference Board of Canada report projects the province will lead the country in growth this year and next.”
Varcoe: As oil hits $70, new forecast shows Alberta’s economy primed to lead Canada in growth in 2021 and ’22
Higher energy prices are expected to help jump-start an economic recovery in Alberta.
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Tragic. Our thoughts are with the worker’s family, friends and colleagues.
Syncrude employee killed in accident at Aurora site
The death of a Syncrude employee at a mine north of Fort McMurray is being investigated by Wood Buffalo RCMP, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety.
www.fortmcmurraytoday.com