Trade Associations - LINKS



http://www.cpia.ca/ - Canadian Plastics Industry Association Ontario Region - Mission Statement: To advance the prosperity and international competitiveness of the Canadian plastics industry in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

www.boilermaker.ca - Boilermaker.ca is here to provide you with the who, where, what, why and when of a challenging, exciting work life in a key part of the heavy industrial construction industry.

www.camc.ca - Canadian Aviation Maitenance Council Have you ever thought of a career in Aviation? Check out this site for information on how to get started, and learn more about all the different areas you can get into!

www.cacee.com - Canada's Campus Career Centre.

www.cpci.ca - Architectural Precast Concrete - The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute is the prime source of technical information about precast prestressed concrete in Canada.

www.canjobs.com - A Canadian owned and operated job board with 23 regional, city and provincial sites within the network.

www.ecao.org - Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario Thinking of becoming an Electrician? Have a look at this site for more information on some of the opportunities that await you as an Electrician!

www.coca.on.ca - Council of Ontario Construction Associations
Mission Statement - To help Ontario construction industry grow and prosper.

www.careersintrades.ca - The Careers in Trades website is where you will find everything you need to know about careers in skilled trades and why choosing such careers make so much sense.

www.ibewcco.org - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Another great site to look at if you're thinking of becoming an Electrician!

www.aiac.ca - Aerospace Industries Association of CanadaAIAC is a member-driven, not-for-profit national trade association that promotes and facilitates Canadian competitiveness in the global market for aerospace goods and services.

www.ele-spe.org - Electronic Labour Exchange - where employers and workers connect.

http://www.millwrightsontario.com/ - Millwright Regional Council of Ontario Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics.. what's this? Want more info? Check out the site

www.employmentnews.com - Regional job opportunities across the Greater Toronto and Ottawa areas.

www.adaptcouncil.org - The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC)A non-profit coalition of 58 Ontario agricultural, agri-food and rural organizations

www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca - Links to HRDC labour market programs and information.

www.aic.ca - The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) unites the professional and scientific components of Canadian agriculture in a national federation of provincial institutes of agrologists and scientific and agriculture-related organizations.

www.jobbank.gc.ca - Brought to us by Human Resources Development Canada, this site has thousands of full and part-time jobs listed for dozens of locations across Canada.

www.atac.ca - Air Transport Assocation of Canada Mission : To support our members in the pursuit of a safe, world-leading and competitive Canadian air transport industry.

jobfutures.ca/en/home.shtml - Job Futures site with excellent descriptions of occupations, trends, wages, etc.

www.councils.org/- The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC) is a coordinating body formed of some 29 sector councils. Sector councils bring together representatives from business, labour, education, and other professional groups in a neutral forum in order to comprehensively and cooperatively analyze and address sector-wide human resource issues.

www.concrete.org - American Concrete Institute Founded in 1904, ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures.

www.monster.ca - Take the fright out of on-line job seeking; access thousands of posted jobs and three options for uploading your resume.

workink.com - Great employment resource centre for people with disabilities.

www.agmca.ca - Architectural Glass and Metal Contractors Associations AGMCA strives to represent and serve Contractor with programs and services that promote responsible solutions to issues which benefit its Members, Customers and the public at large.

www.awmac.com - Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers' Association of Canada - The Objective of AWMAC is: To promote the interests of persons, firms and corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, supplying and/or installing Architectural Wood Products in Canada.

http://firstwork.org/ - First Work - provides youth focused services such as training, employment counselling and job development.

www.artmagic.on.ca - Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers' Association of Canada (AWMAC) Toronto Construction Association - Since 1973, AMC has been a leading supplier of woodworking products and services including rough carpentry, finished millwork, restoration work, and construction to major industrial, commercial, and institutional projects in Southern Ontario.

www.on.workinfonet.ca - Ontario workinfonet allows you to explore jobs and careers, education and training, self-employment and the labour market and workplace.

www.abana.org - Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America Inc - With a membership that has grown to over 4,500 strong.The resurgence of the 'lost' art of blacksmithing is unmistakably evident .

www.ontariojobs.com - Your source for employment listings in Ontario.

www.aeceo.ca/ - Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO) - The AECEO is committed to supporting the needs and goals of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario. Together we CANmake a difference.

www.rapportyouth.com - Youth employment resource centre offering job preparation, job board, seminars and workshops on employment & related job-search skills as well as entrepreneuriship.

www.amcontario.ca - Association of Millwrighting Contactors of Ontario Inc.-AMCO is a voluntary Association of unionized Millwrighting contractors

www.taol.net - Association of Ontario Locksmiths (TAOL)- The Academy was started in 1986. The purpose for starting the Academy was to educate the locksmiths in all aspects of the trade and of course to ultimately be the leader in locksmithing education.

www.aiacanada.com/ - Automotive Industries Association of Canada - The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is a national trade association representing the automotive aftermarket industry.

www.workinfonet.ca - Provides information on labour market trends and other career information.

www.apma.ca - Automotive Parts Manufactuerers' Association- To promote the manufacture in Canada of automotive parts, systems, components, materials, tools, equipment and supplies, and also the provision of services used in the automotive industry.

www.workopolis.com - Search for jobs by keyword or browse the postings by category or company name. You can also upload several versions of your resume, so you can pitch your skills in various formats.

www.bctgm.org - Bakery Confectionery & Tobacco Workers International Union Local 264 - The primary goal of the BCTGM has not changed over the years: To bring economic justice in the workplace to all workers in our jurisdiction and social justice to all workers throughout the United States and Canada.

www.worksearch.gc.ca - Helping Canadians find work right across the country, and to develop effective work search strategies.

www.baking.ca - Baking Association of Canada- The Baking Association of Canada is the national trade association representing Canada's $3.2 billion baking industry. BAC's members include retail, in-store and wholesale baking companies along with the allied trades.

https://ymcagta.org/employment-and-immigrant-services/career-planning-and-development-services - Get help with job search, resumes & cover letters, check out links to helpful resources and search their job postings.

www.boilermakers.org - Boilermaker Contractors Association - The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing over 100,000 workers throughout the United States and Canada in construction, repair, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, and related industries.

www.youth.gc.ca - Youth Resource Network of Canada; visit the Youth section for info about programs and services available to youth in the community.

www.buildingtrades.ca - Building and Construction Trades Department - AFL-CIO, Canadian Office - We represent over 400,000 construction workers who belong to the 15 affiliated international Building Trades unions in Canada. Our goal is to help construction workers:

www.canadait.com - Canada IT Ventures Inc. - launched in Canada in March 1996.

www.canadamasonrycentre.com - Canada Masonry Centre (CMCA)- The Canadian Masonry Contractors' Association represents the national interest of masonry employers by collecting, evaluating and disseminating pertinent information.

www.cata.ca - Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance), National Headquarters- Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial technology alliance.

www.frp.ca - Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs - is a national association providing innovative leadership to advance social policy, research, resource development and training for those who enhance the capacity of families to raise their children.

www.camese.org - Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export Equipment and Services for Export - CAMESE is a national, sectoral export trade association. It exists to support Canadian mining suppliers in global marketing and to assist foreign buyers in finding Canadian sources for mining equipment and services.

www.camm.ca - Canadian Association of Mouldmakers - The Windsor Association of Mold Makers was Established in 1981 to act as a voice for local area mold makers.

www.casa-firesprinkler.org - Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association - The Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association is a National Trade Contractors Association. It has existed for over 70 years and was incorporated under a Dominion Charter in 1961.


www.camc.ca - Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council - The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) is an all stakeholder, not-for-profit organization responsible for the human resources strategy for aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing in Canada.


www.ccpa.com - Canadian Concrete Pipe Association (CCPA) - Incorporated in 1992, the Canadian Concrete Pipe Association (CCPA) is a non-profit industry association. It was established to coordinate research and development, promotion, education and government relations programs pertaining to the marketing of high quality precast concrete, wastewater and storm drainage products.

www.cca-acc.com - Canadian Construction Association - The Canadian Construction Association is the voice of Canada's largest industry.

www.ccmta.ca - Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) - CCMTA is a non-profit organization comprising representatives of the provincial, territorial and federal governments of Canada which, through the collective consultative process, makes decisions on administration and operational matters dealing with licencing, registration and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety.

www.cctt.ca - Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists - Keeping Canada at the top is the business of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT).

www.ccfcc.ca - Canadian Culinary Federation, CCF Waterloo Branch - The Association has enjoyed a deep and long-standing tradition as Canada's true representation of the professional chef and cook.

www.ceca.org - Canadian Electrical Contractors Association - The Canadian Electrical Contractors Association is a federation of provincial and territorial electrical contractor groups and undertakes to represent electrical contractors at the national level.
www.electrofed.com/ - Canadian Electrical Maufacturers Representatives Association - CEMRA is the only Independent Representative Association in Canada that specializes in the Electrical Industry selling through Electrical Distributors.

www.cfba.ca - Canadian Farm Builders Association - Was formed by a group of farm building contractors who met on Feb. 5, 1980 and saw a need for some uniformity in the farm building industry as well as some quality standards to work from.

www.cfpa.ca - Canadian Fluid Power Association - Canadian Fluid Power Association (CFPA) members work together to promote fluid power technology and applications along with educating the marketplace of its benefits.

www.foundryassociation.ca - Canadian Foundry Association - The CFA provides the voice and channel of communication to represent and address specific issues impacting the industry.

www.chpva.ca - Canadian Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association - The CHPA is the national trade association representing some 50 mills in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., where the precious North American hardwood resource is located.

www.hortcouncil.ca - Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) - The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is a voluntary, not-for-profit, national association with a long and proud history of representing the dynamic and diverse sector of Canadian agriculture known as horticulture. The CHC has been committed to promoting the interests of its members since 1922.

www.ciph.com - Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) - The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (L'Institut canadien de plomberie et de chauffage) is a not for profit trade association founded in Montreal in 1933.

www.cisc-icca.ca - Canadian Institute of Steel Construction - The national industry organization representing the structural steel, open web steel joist and steel platework fabricating industries.

www.ckca.ca - Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association-The CKCA is a national trade organization representing manufacturers of kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and related millwork, as well as their suppliers and dealers throughout Canada.

www.cmva.com - Canadian Machinery Vibration Association - CMVA/ACVM is a non-profit association whose fields of interest include machinery dynamics and all aspects of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of machinery, especially vibration monitoring and analysis.

www.canadanursery.com - Canadian Nursery Landscape Association - The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is a national body linking together eight provincial member associations in the landscape, horticulture and nursery industry across Canada. The Association dates back to 1922 with the formation of the Eastern Canada Nurserymen's Association, with members mainly from Quebec and Ontario.

www.cog.ca - Canadian Organic Growers Inc., National Office- COG is a national information network for organic farmers, gardeners and consumers. Founded in 1975, we are a federally incorporated registered charity.

www.cdnpaint.org - Canadian Paint and Coatings Association - Act as spokesperson for the Canadian paint and coatings industry before governments, allied industries, consumers and the public at large.

https://www.plastics.ca/ - Canadian Plastics Industry Association Ontario Region - To advance the prosperity and international competitiveness of the Canadian plastics industry in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

www.crfa.ca - Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association - CRFA's mission is to create a favourable business environment and deliver tangible value to our members in all sectors of Canada's foodservice industry.

www.cssbi.ca - Canadian Sheet Steel Building Association CSSBI - ICTAB - Commonly called the CSSBI, this is the national association of companies involved in the structural sheet steel industry.

www.cshs.ca - Canadian Society for Horticultural Science - CSHS, Nova Scotia Agricultural College - The CSHS was founded in 1956. The membership is divided into 5 regional sections: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Pacific.

http://www.csla.ca/ - Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, CSLA_AAPC - Across Canada, landscape architects play a central role in shaping the land. The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) is the national professional association that represents landscape architects in Canada.

www.cansia.ca - Canadian Solar Industries Assocation - This is a national organization supported by industry members, the public and government agencies. For more than 25 years,

www.specialcrops.mb.ca - Canadian Special Crops Association - The Canadian Special Crops Association establishes trade rules and serves as a forum for exporters, dealers, brokers and processors involved in the industry of trading Canada's special crops: dried peas, lentils, mustard seed, canary seed, dried beans, chickpeas, faba beans, sunflower seeds. safflower seeds, and buckwheat.

www.canadiansteel.ca - Canadian Steel Producers Association - The CSPA's primary goal is to ensure Canadians are aware of the steel industry's strong contribution to the economy.

www.cstec.ca - Canadian Steel Tread & Equipment Congress - The CSTEC is a joint-venture between the United Steelworkers Union of America (USWA) and Canada's steel producing companies.

www.canswine.ca - Canadian Swine Breeders Associated (CSBA) - CSBA with around 200 members is Canada's national association for our swine breeding industry.

www.ctma.com - Canadian Tooling & Machining Association - The CTMA was established in 1963 by combining various trade associations to produce one strong organization to represent the "Tooling Industry".

www.cwa-acs.org - Canadian Welding Association

www.cwbgroup.com - Canadian Welding Bureau - The CWB Group is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of up to 18 members representing the metal fabrication and manufacturing industries.

www.cement.ca - Cement Association of Canada - Headquarters - This association represents 100% of Canadian cement producers and is the national and regional voice of Canada's cement industry.

http://www.canadamasonrycentre.com/ - Cement Association of Canada - Ontario Region

www.cwlc.ca - Child Welfare League of Canada (CWLC)

www.concretefloors.ca/ - Concrete Floor Contractors Assocation of Ontario - For over 25 years, the members of the Concrete Floor Contractors Association of Ontario have defined the standard of quality in the concrete flooring industry across Canada.

www.cecco.org - Construction Employers Coordinating Council of Ontario - C.E.C.C.O. was established in 1979 by the I.C.I. sector of the unionized construction industry to coordinate collective bargaining on behalf of designated Employer Bargaining Agencies responsible for the negotiation of province-wide single trade agreements applicable to the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (I.C.I.) sector of the industry.

www.csc-ca.org - Construction Sector Council - The CSC is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled workforce one that will support the current and future needs of the construction industry in Canada.

www.cupe.on.ca - CUPE Ontario - This is the political wing of the Canada's largest union in the country's most populated province.

www.milk.org - Dairy Farmers of Ontario - Mission: To provide leadership and excellence as a dairy producer organization in the production, transportation and marketing of milk in service to the milk producers, processors and consumers of Ontario.

www.ecao.org - Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario - This association was founded in 1948 to serve and represent the interests of the electrical contracting industry.

www.gmpiu.org/ - Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union (GMP)

www.holstein.ca - Holstein Canada - The purposes of the Association are to improve the Holstein breed; prepare, maintain and make available a genealogical record of the breed; and promote the best interests of breeders and owners of Holstein cattle in Canada.

www.hrai.ca - HRAI-Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute of Canada - HRAI's Mission: To serve the HRAI Membership and HVACR industry in Canada

www.ibewcco.org -IBEW Construction Council of Ontario - IBEW CCO represents thirteen IBEW Construction Local Unions in the Province of Ontario serving over 14,000 electricians and linemen.

www.igmaonline.org - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance is a North American association of insulating glass manufacturers, suppliers of component materials and other industry-related professionals dedicated to upgrading product performance by promoting awareness of technological developments in the industry.

www.icpi.org - Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

www.iamaw.ca - International Assocation of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)

www.ironworkers.org - International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union, Ironworkers Local 736

www.boilermakers.org - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 128 - Commonly referred to as the Boilermakers Union, this is a diverse union representing over 100,000 workers throughout the United States and Canada in construction, repair, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, and related industries.

www.imiweb.org - International Masonry Institute - This organization offers quality training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors and free technical assistance to the design and construction communities.

www.iuoelocal793.org - International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793

www.hort-trades.com - Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association

www.Idao.ca - Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario

www.masonrycanada.ca - Masonry Canada - To promote the use of masonry materials, components and assemblies in construction across Canada, and to be the national voice of the Canadian producers and distributors of masonry products.

www.canadamasonrycentre.com - Masonry Industry Employers Council of Ontario

www.mcac.ca - Mechanical Contractors' Association of Canada - The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is a national, non-profit business association. As well as Mechanical Contractors, provision is made for manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and other service companies related to the industry.

www.mcao.org - Mechanical Contractors' Association of Ontario
Objectives of the association is to provide leadership and assistance to members of the mechanical contracting industry.

www.millwrightsontario.com - Millwright District Council of Ontario - Committed to providing better service, benefits and quality of life for all millwrights, the MRCO is responsible for appointing exemplary individuals to work as local union representatives under its guidance.

www.oacett.org - Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists OACETT - Vision Statement: OACETT will be the foremost organization for advancing the engineering and applied science technology profession.

www.oacyc.org/ - Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors

www.childcareontario.org - Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care - The Coalition is a public awareness organization and a non-partisan political action group. They work to bring the benefits of early childhood education and care to the attention of the public, and policy makers.

www.ocpa.com - Ontario Concrete Pipe Association - The OCPA promotes the high standards of business practice and the product quality of its members, and provides technical information to specifiers, regulators, contractors and educators.

www.iciconstruction.com - Ontario Construction Secretariat - This group represents the 25 Employee and the 25 Employer Bargaining Agencies of the unionized industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector of Ontario's construction industry.

www.ofa.on.ca - Ontario Federation of Agriculture - To improve the economic and social well-being of farmers in cooperation with county, commodity and rural farm groups.

www.ofvga.org - Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association - The OFVGA has played a major role in the province and, to a certain extent, the country's horticultural sector. For more than 145 years...

www.ogca.ca - Ontario General Contractors Association - This is Canada's only provincial association of general contractors. Established in 1939, the Association is the advocate and advisor to its member companies.

www.ontarioroofing.com - Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors' Association - Mission Statement: To promote excellence in roofing construction through good business ethics, ongoing training and education, and compliance with the latest standards of occupational health and safety....

www.canadamasonrycentre.com/omca/ - Ontario Masonry Contractors Association (OCMA) - The OMCA was established in 1972 to represent contractors who specialize in the installation of masonry units and also manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers who are involved with masonry materials, equipment, and accessories.

www.ontpca.org - Ontario Painting Contractors' Association - This is a provincial trade association representing unionized painting contractors in Ontario, all of whom are involved in the painting and wallcovering application industry in the commercial, industrial and institutional construction sector.

www.ua.org - Ontario Pipe Trades Council - For over 100 years the UA has been changing the way people live and work. Developing and installing piping systems that protect our health, save our lives, makes us comfortable, keeps industry productive and much more.

www.orac.ca - Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association - The purpose of this Association is to represent and serve the HVACR Contractors in Ontario with programs and services that promote responsible solutions to issues which benefit our members, customers and the general public.

www.orba.org - Ontario Road Builders Association - This organization is the voice of over 100 road building contractors who build and maintain the majority of the provincial highway system and Ontario's municipal roads and bridges.

www.osmca.org - Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Group - Usually referenced by the acronym 'OSM', this is a provincial not-for-profit trade association. OSM is an association of contractors whose affairs and activities are controlled by a board of directors comprised of contractor members or their appointed representative.

www.oetio.com - Operating Engineers Employers Training Institute of Ontario - The OETIO's primary mandate is to train personnel for Ontario's construction industry which is served by Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

www.opcmia.org - Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association - Also known as the OPCMIA, this group represents the members of one of the world's oldest and most noble crafts.

www.pipeline.ca - Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada - This organization was formed to represent contractors in labour relations matters and to establish training courses for the development of Canadian workers in special pipeline construction skills.

www.ualocal787.org - Refrigeration Workers, Local 787 - U.A. is the United Association of Journeypersons and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. Local 787 represents workers in the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Industry throughout Ontario.

www.rebar.org - Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario - One of the objectives of the members of this groupa is the development of and adherence to industry standard practices that: ensure the safety of both the public and our workers and provide quality construction at competitive costs for the buyer.

www.cvma.ca - Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association - The CVMA is the industry association representing Canada's largest manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles.

www.uca.on.ca - Utility Contractors' Association of Ontario - The main function of this Association is to negotiate and administer the collective agreements with the Labourers and the Operating Engineers in the utility sector of the construction industry in Ontario.




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