Heavy Equipment Operators operate heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and in surface mining and quarrying activities, including backhoes, loaders, graders, dozers, and excavators. Heavy equipment operator specializations include Tractor Loader Backhoe Operator (636A), Excavator Operator (636B), and Dozer Operator (636C).
Hoisting Engineers are involved in the set up and operator of electric-powered cranes. There are three branches, which differ by the amount of weight a crane can lift. Branch 1 (339A) and Branch 2 (339C) are Mobile Crane Operators, while Branch 3 (339B) is for Tower Crane Operators.
Ironworkers help construct and reinforce buildings, bridges and other structures that involve rods and beams.
A Native Residential Construction Worker may work in any aspect of constructing a First Nations home, from excavating to finishing electrical or carpentry. They are trained in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
A Residential & Commercial Painter/Decorator (404C) applies decorative and protective finishes to various surfaces in residential and commercial settings. An Industrial Painter/Decorator (404D) works in commercial and industrial settings to prepare a variety of surfaces prior to applying protective finishes, including paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, and specialty finishes.
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage, and waste disposal in new or existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Powerline Technicians build and repair overhead and underground power lines, which are used to conduct electricity from generating plants to the customer. They erect and maintain poles and towers, as well as install and maintain street lighting systems.
Concrete is moulded to create many different shapes and forms, including slabs or panels, called precast concrete pieces, for building walls or floors. Often a Hoisting Engineer/Crane Operator will lower pieces into place, and the role of the Precast Concrete Erector is to guide this tradesperson, using hand signals, to align the panels and slabs into place.
A Refractory Mason restores or replaces linings of furnaces, kilns, and basins by installing refractory bricks, blankets, modules, castables, plastics, or ceramic coatings to protect structures from high heat. This is a specialty trade.