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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 Albertans, desperation and despair are unfortunate realities and can lead folks down a dangerous path. Addictions, incarcerations, mental health issues, and suicides have plagued numerous Indigenous communities at disproportional rates, for far too long.

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STAND UP for Safety

Stand Up for Safety is a new industry philosophy shared by the 18 building trade unions in Alberta. Our goal is to empower stakeholders at all levels from apprentices to business owners to have the freedom to talk openly about safety concerns on the job. On every job. Every single day. Watch the Stand Up for Safety video, which was shot entirely at Shell Scotford.

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Social Procurement Agreements

Social Procurement Agreements put Alberta workers, families, and local communities first.

The members of the Building Trades of Alberta live right here in Alberta. We raise our families here. We pay taxes here. And we want to build infrastructure projects the right way; they become part of our province, and we want them to last. That’s why we support Social Procurement Agreements.

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Build Together

Build Together is a national workforce development program initiated by Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU). Build Together now has chapters across the country. Alberta was one of the first Chapters (Build Together – Women of the Alberta Building Trades) and has been operating since 2015, but our efforts to bring women into the building trades date back much further.

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Trade Winds to Success

Trade Winds to Success offers Trade Orientation and Pre-Apprenticeship Training programs, as well as evaluation and follow-up during apprenticeship training. See the Trade Winds to Success website for intake dates. The program has been featured in the Edmonton Journal and was the recipient of the 2013 Senator Thelma Chalifoux Award presented annually by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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

Building Trades of Alberta

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Our partners in Helmets to Hardhats Canada have launched their Skilled Pathway Program in Alberta. This will enable veterans in our province to build lasting careers in the Building Trades Unions.We thank Premier Danielle Smith and the YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) for investing $300,000 into supporting this program. This crucial initiative will help Alberta's veterans transition into the unionized skilled trades. bta.ca/new-program-to-help-veterans-enter-the-skilled-trades/#buildingtradesofalberta #helmetstohardhats #buildingtrades #abgov #VeteranCareers #skilledtrades ... See MoreSee Less

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New Program to Help Veterans Enter the Skilled Trades - Building Trades of Alberta

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Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Canada is launching its Skilled Pathway Program in Alberta to help veterans enter fulfilling and lucrative careers in the unionized

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The BTA's Chair Ian Robb, presented the Building Resiliency program to the Millwrights Local 1460 Alberta at their membership meeting. The BTA’s Building Resiliency is a partnership with the YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) and experts in the field of mental health, wellness and recovery-informed workplaces. The programs and services offered through Building Resiliency are free to all affiliate members and their families. Life’s daily pressures can be hard to manage, and finding support isn’t always easy. BTA members have access to TELUS Health and headversity’s Skills and Resiliency Microlearning, which is available on any electronic device wherever you may be. You can build skills to help you handle daily stress, strengthen mental health, and support those you care about and work with. If you or your family members are struggling with substance use, Breaking Free is a self-guided, interactive digital service that is a confidential recovery support. Building Resiliency is also about developing Peer Supports who are on work sites to help build a culture and work environment where it is safe to speak up to ask for help, share ideas and reduce stigma around mental health. Thank you to the Millwright members, to Business Manager William McLeod, and Business Representatives Ross Gallant and David Maitland, for welcoming us to your halls. Shout out to Jason Gotwalt from headversity for taking time out of his schedule to present. It's time that skilled trades workers get access to the mental health support they deserve. We are looking forward to the next presentation to members of union affiliates across the BTA! Check out the website at: buildingresiliency.bta.ca/ #BuildingTradesofAlberta #BuildingTrades #MillwrightsLocal1460 #BuildingResiliency #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #TELUSHEALTH #Headversity Dan Williams ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Executive Director Terry Parker connected with many figures across our industry at the 2024 Shutdown Turnarounds Superconference. The BTA looks forward to building new partnership opportunities as we prepare for a year of growth in 2025!Terry spoke with our friends Ken Sandmoen, AMCC Chair and VP, Major Projects Canada, BrandSafway and Lorna Jellow, Director of HR for BrandSafway. Terry also spoke with the company’s VP-Western Canada Sean Sylvestre.Terry Parker and Rob Calver connected with Brendan Dunne of Bartlett Group as well as George Matwychuk and Ryan Midgley from Taurus. With so many opportunities on the horizon for this highly-skilled group, the BTA is always happy to support them.Terry had a great conversation with Jordy East of Waiward Construction. Waiward is a strong Building Trades contractor and valued partner.Last but certainly not least, we said hi to our friends in the United Association Local 488, the UBC Millwrights and Millwrights Local 1460 Alberta. They are doing a great job of showcasing the value of union construction for workers, contractors and owners alike.We thank the Canadian Institute for hosting this year’s Shutdown Turnarounds Superconference. This event brings together voices, perspectives from across our industry.#buildingtradesofalberta #buildingtradesofalberta #shutdownturnarounds #skilledtrades #UnionStrong #unionmaintenance ... See MoreSee Less

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It was a pleasure to join our partners in the Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada (AMCC) for their very first Industry Symposium! Our Chair Ian Robb spoke on the BTA’s Building Resiliency program and the value that a psychologically safe workplace can have for employers. We thank the AMCC for their continued support of Building Resiliency. We also thank Mayor Jyoti Gondek for recognizing of the importance of this initiative. Together with the Government of Alberta, we can build an industry that values mental health wellness for all!Contractors and Building Trades affiliates exchanged ideas on how we can cooperate to strengthen the maintenance industry. Our Executive Director Terry Parker spoke on the importance of creating opportunities for first-year apprentices.Congratulations to the AMCC on hosting a successful symposium! These opportunities for contractors, unions, owners and other partners to connect are what allow us to build a successful industry.#Maintenance #UnionizedMaintenance #AMCC #BuildingTradesofAlberta #BuildingTrades #SkilledTrades #BuildingResiliency #MentalHealthWellness ... See MoreSee Less

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