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Have you served in the military and want to work in the construction industry? Our employers have positions waiting for those with military service. This includes Regular and Reserve Force and Veterans, Current and former Cadets & Junior Canadian Rangers.

Before you register, you will need a resume. You can find some help for your resume here .

We've also created a timeline of the Helmets to Hardhats process so you can follow your progress.

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Search for training opportunities, jobs, apprenticeships etc. on our secure job bank. We require registration to verify your military service and to ensure all employers offer the best opportunities for transitioning military. Below are the latest postings, but they change frequently and there are more available.

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POWER ELECTRICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM. (Manitoba) apply
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM. (Manitoba) apply
POWER ELECTRICIAN NORTHERN TRADES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (Manitoba) apply
POWER ELECTRICIAN/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN PRE-PLACEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN (Manitoba) apply
POWER ELECTRICIAN/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN INDIGENOUS PRE-PLACEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (Manitoba) apply
System Controller/ Control Room Operator/ System Operator (PWU) (Hamilton, ON) apply
Millwright/Industrial Mechanic. (Halifax, NS) apply
Inspecteur de véhicules SAAQ. (Quebec, QC) apply
Engine workshop technician. (Surrey, BC) apply
Power Generation field service technician. (Ottawa, ON) apply
Local Field service diesel technician. (Mississauga, ON) apply
Power Generation Field service technician. (Saskatoon, Sa) apply
In-shop diesel technician (Dartmouth, NS) apply
CRL1. Component Rebuilders (Bradford, ON) apply
Truck Driver Training (Class 1, Class 3, Air Brake) (500 Positions Available) Edmonton, AB apply
Facilities Maintenance Technician - Diesel Mechanic (Northwest Territory) apply
Facilities Maintenance Technician- Vehicle Mechanic. (NU) apply
Franchisee, business owner. ( ON ) apply
Sprinkler System Installer (ON) apply
Many more opportunities apply

H2H Approved Courses

Current Courses Available

ALBERTA SKILLED PATHWAY PROGRAM ️
Alberta - based clients:
Under our Skilled Pathway program, you are eligible for a free apprenticeship starter kit and the opportunity to complete mandated safety training. If you want to register for the following courses:
  • ABCS Fall Protection (Instructor-led learning)
  • ABCS Confined Space Entry and Monitor (Instructor-led learning)
  • ABCS Mobile Elevated work platform (Instructor-led learning)
  • ABCS Rigging and Overhead Crane Operations (Blended Learning)
  • First Aid (Standard)
  • WHMIS
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    For registration info, contact: support@helmetstohardhats.ca with name and email contact.

    Date: Ongoing, contact us
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    ONLINE EDUCATION UPGRADING
    Registered clients can now enrol in our online education upgrading programs offered through Skillplan’s Learning Hub. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance skills in critical areas like Math, Trade Science, and effective testing strategies. Available in English and French.

    For those interested, registration is super simple RSVP to     support@helmetstohardhats.ca with name and email contact.
    Date: Ongoing, contact us
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    SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
    Starting a skilled trade career in Ontario? Helmets to Hardhats has industry-mandated safety training options available. We can register you in up to four (any combination) courses: Basics of Supervision, Hoisting and Rigging, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Elevated Work Platform, or First Aid. All registrations will automatically include WHMIS and Worker Health and Safety Awareness.Training will occur at one of the following NORCAT locations: Mississauga, Sudbury, Timmins, or Thunder Bay.
    Available in English and French.

    RSVP to support@helmetstohardhats.ca with name and email contact.

    Date: Ongoing, contact us
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    WELDING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM ️
    The Welding Recruitment and Retention Program is an 8-week course in Hamilton, ON (IBEW Local 105) starting January 13, 2025, aimed at providing a basic understanding of welding safety, SMAW processes, weld types, and ultimately obtaining a CWB welding license. The curriculum includes tool safety, first aid/CPR, metallurgy, electrode selection, process variables, joint design, virtual reality welding, and physical booth welding in preparation for CWB certification testing.
    Date: Ongoing, contact us
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    NDT MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT) CERTIFICATION ️

    MT certification is valuable for a career in industries that prioritize safety and structural integrity. This certification offers job stability and competitive pay while ensuring compliance with Ontario’s stringent safety standards.
    Space is limited! RSVP to     support@helmetstohardhats.ca with name and email contact.

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    ENTRY POINTZ: FOUNDATIONS OF ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
    International Brotherhood of Electrician Workers local 105 in Hamilton will be running Entry Pointz, an introductory course that provides hands-on learning opportunities in the electrical field. This program also includes safety certification training and equipment operator training, which aims to equip participants with the skills and confidence necessary to excel on any work site.

    Entry Pointz Program Info (pdf)

    send email to ntrepanier@helmetstohardhats.ca (ntrepanier@helmetstohardhats.ca).

    Date: Ongoing, contact us
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    PRESSURE WELDER PROGRAM
    This program is developed jointly by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers/Boilermaker’s National Training Trust Fund, CWB Group and CWB Welding Foundation and is funded through the Employment and Social Development Canada - Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP).

    Space is limited! RSVP to support@helmetstohardhats.ca with name and email contact.

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    Employer Partners

    Do you want to apply your military skills training to related careers within the construction industry, including administrative staff, planners, schedulers, logistics and security? The employers below support Helmets to Hardhats and offer careers for military and their families beyond the skilled trades. Check out their career pages below!

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