Find Training for a
Career in Ottawa’s Home Building Industry
If you’re interested in a career in Ottawa’s home building and home renovation sector, there are several options for training and education – close to home and a different life stages. You can begin in high school through the Specialist High Skills Major in Construction program offered by the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and other school boards.
Ontario’s colleges, including Algonquin College and Collège La Cité, offer several post-secondary trades, design and apprenticeship programs — many of which match Red Seal Program standards. They include diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, Bachelor’s degrees and Continuing Education courses.
Explore a future in skilled trades!
YMCA's Power of Trades program is designed to help newcomers to Canada access jobs in the skilled trades in Ontario. All services are offered free of charge.
This program is offered at no cost to participants.
Looking for Employment?
Interested in starting a career in construction? The OHBA Job Ready Program can help get you ready to work in the rapidly growing Ontario home construction industry.
Are you thinking of changing careers and joining a sector with plenty of jobs and opportunities for growth?
In Ottawa, the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region offers adults and immigrants several programs, including Home Renovation Training and Green Building. All programs are free, and some include paid job placement.
Let’s Talk Money
Financial Support is Available
While a career in homebuilding comes with good pay and steady employment, there is also financial support for trades training through the Canadian and Ontario governments. Financial assistance can come from training grants, tax credits and non-repayable grants for tools, clothing and equipment. There’s never been a better time to enter the homebuilding industry.
Apprentices Earn While They Learn
A registered apprentice is an employee who gets paid while on the job and learning. Approximately 80% of their time is on the job, and 20% is in technical training in a classroom. Why is this important? You’ll start your career with less student debt and enjoy an increase in wages as your apprenticeship progresses.
MyFutureIsBuilding.ca is an initiative by the 400+ members of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association to promote the many benefits of working in skilled trades and trade career opportunities in residential construction in the Ottawa Region.
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