Crew Stability = Profitability Ontario’s construction sector employs nearly 600,000 workers, about 7.5% of the provincial workforce, and demand remains strong across infrastructure and housing. At the same time, labour market tightness continues to shape operations. Employers consistently report that recruiting and retaining skilled workers is among their top challenges. With projected retirements and ongoing […]
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Creating Opportunities in Ontario’s Skilled Trades Merit Ontario for Training is proud to announce a new partnership with North American Trade School (NATS), Brampton Campus, to sponsor their Welding Program. This collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on training and career opportunities in the growing skilled trades sector. Hands-On Welding Training for Career Success The […]
Real People. Real Support. Built for Construction. Hiring in construction isn’t easy. Between no-shows, unqualified applicants, and resumes that don’t match the role, employers often feel stuck. That’s where Merit for Jobs makes a real difference. Merit for Jobs is a free recruitment service from Merit Ontario, built specifically for the construction industry. Whether you’re […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Career in the Skilled Trades What Is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a hands-on training program that lets you earn while you learn. You gain real workplace experience while also studying in a classroom setting. It’s a proven way to build your career in the skilled trades. This guide […]
Merit for Training, a service of Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario (Merit Ontario), is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind and Partially Sighted aimed at increasing accessibility and equity in the skilled trades. As part of this collaboration, Merit Ontario has donated a heavy equipment simulator […]
March 20, 2025 – Brampton, ON – Merit Ontario, in partnership with Judith Nyman Secondary School, successfully launched the Merit Ontario ConstructED Centre during a well-attended Open House event on March 18, 2025. The event marked a major step forward in skilled trades education, providing students with cutting-edge training tools and a hands-on approach to […]
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