The Merit OpenShop Contractors Association is a member-driven organization representing Ontario’s open shop construction sector. We advocate for, and support sound legislation and regulation which is fair to both employers and employees in the areas on labour relations, apprenticeship training, worker’s compensation, and safety. As part of our commitments to member employers, we have numerous programs designed to help maintain your company's independence and prosperity. Explore our website to discover numerous programs and services.
We provide innovative training that gets you the skills to succeed in construction and helps you find work in your area.
Enroll NowMerit Ontario for Training focuses on future-ready training, offering e-learning and custom training programs for the construction industry. Catering to all employer sizes, their innovative solutions are designed to meet the dynamic needs of today's and tomorrow’s market, ensuring flexible and effective training and employment strategies.
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Merit Ontario for Apprentices provides comprehensive support for apprentices and employers, from orientation to job placement, simplifying the journey.
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Discover your next career! Merit Ontario for Jobs is the ultimate hub for careers in construction. Whether seeking apprenticeships or aiming to enhance your skills through self-paced training, our user-friendly site makes your job hunt efficient and effective.
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If you’re a student in Ontario considering a career in the skilled trades, you might be wondering how to get started. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) can be your pathway to an exciting and rewarding career in the skilled trades. Let’s explore what OYAP is and why it’s an excellent choice for students like […]
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Because of high starting salaries, less debt, and apprenticeship opportunities, tradespeople are starting to earn a comfortable living income early in their careers. Construction has lost a lot of skilled workers due to the decades-long push toward four-year degrees. As a result, skilled labourers are in short supply in the trades industry. A growing demand […]
Read moreWhat is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a system for training new practitioners of a skilled trade with on-the-job training and in-class studies. Apprentices attend classes and learn their trade under the direction of an experienced journeyperson. The majority of training for an apprentice is done under the supervision of a journeyperson in the skilled […]
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