Category Archives: Career Spotlight: Skilled Trades
Who To Follow On Twitter: Skilled Trades Edition
Written on March 15, 2012 at 1:38 pm, by Cassandra Jowett
Skilled Trades is definitely not one of the most active industries on Twitter, but there are a few employers and organizations that are must-follows if you're l...
Not Just Metal And Machines – Cooking Is A Skilled Trade Too
Written on March 15, 2012 at 10:49 am, by Arina Kharlamova
Aamir Hussain is a George Brown Culinary Management grad and a Cook at Oliver & Bonacini’s Canteen in Toronto.
A Conversation With An Electrical Apprentice
Written on March 14, 2012 at 9:40 am, by Cassandra Jowett
Wes Vahrmeyer is a fifth-term Electrical Apprentice working in the construction and maintenance field.
Skilled Trades Grants, Tax Credits And Deductions For Apprentices
Written on March 13, 2012 at 12:14 pm, by Elise Moreau
Apprentices may receive up to $4,000 to pay off tuition, travel expenses, tools or other expenses related to their training.
Average Starting Salaries for Entry Level Skilled Trades Jobs
Written on March 13, 2012 at 9:00 am, by Lauren Stein
According to Statistics Canada, employees in the trades earn an average hourly wage that is 6% higher than other occupations.
Why Are There So Few Women Working In Skilled Trades?
Written on March 12, 2012 at 8:15 am, by Arina Kharlamova
Why are there so few women in skilled trades and how can we overcome this negative trend?
Everything Young Skilled Tradespeople Need To Know About The Red Seal Program
Written on March 12, 2012 at 7:51 am, by Elise Moreau
Skilled tradespeople who expect to work in one or more province or territory in Canada should pursue a Red Seal endorsement.
How New Graduates Can Shift Toward A Career In Skilled Trades
Written on March 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm, by Elise Moreau
By pursuing a job in skilled trades, you may be presented with more career opportunities, better pay and a rewarding new career with the fulfillment and respect...
The Rising Demand for Skilled Labour
Written on March 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm, by Arina Kharlamova
In the next 20 years, 40% of new jobs in Canada will be in skilled trades and technologies.
Increased Energy Demand And A Labour Shortage Means Lucrative Career Opportunities In Oil And Gas
Written on November 25, 2010 at 12:06 pm, by Vicky Tobianah
Today there are an estimated 500,000 people working in the Canadian petroleum industry, and jobs in oil and gas are projected to increase over the next five to ...
