Meeting Ontario’s Construction Challenge Ontario’s skilled trades industry is facing a significant labour shortage. By 2034, the province is expected to need up to 150,000 additional skilled trades workers. This shortage has already led to higher costs and project delays, especially for small and mid-sized open shop contractors. At Merit for Apprenticeship, we work directly […]
Ontario’s Top Five In-Demand Skilled Trades For 2025 A year-end look at the trades driving Ontario’s growth As 2025 comes to a close, Ontario’s construction and skilled trades sector continues to power forward, even amid economic uncertainty, shifting labour dynamics, and rising project costs.This year has underscored one clear truth: skilled trades are the backbone […]
Building Safer, Smarter Workplaces As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear — Ontario’s construction and trades sector continues to evolve, and training remains the foundation of every safe and successful worksite. At Merit for Training, we’re proud to deliver courses that help open-shop contractors and workers stay sharp, safe, and confident on […]
How Merit Learners Turn Safety into Confidence Building Skills That Inspire Confidence In the construction and trades industry, safety isn’t just about rules. It’s about confidence, competence, and the ability to make smart decisions on-site. At Merit Ontario, we believe that when workers feel prepared, they perform better. Our training programs don’t just teach safety […]
Why Benefits Matter in Construction Hiring In the skilled trades, one of the biggest challenges employers face is turnover—especially when workers leave mid-project. This disrupts timelines, increases costs, lowers morale, and can damage your reputation with clients. Offering strong employee benefits like health, dental, and financial security can significantly improve retention and help build a […]
Introduction Safety doesn’t happen by accident—especially when it comes to working at heights or handling tools. That’s why Merit Ontario is proud to introduce two online safety courses, specially crafted for construction workers, tradespeople, apprentices, and supervisors across Ontario. These self-paced, 40-minute training modules reinforce compliance with provincial safety regulations and empower users to create […]
Choosing the right benefits plan is a key decision for any business, especially in the construction industry.
Job satisfaction directly affects employee retention, safety, and performance. Learn why it matters in Ontario's construction industry.
In the modern trades workplace, respect isn’t a luxury—it’s foundational. Read on to learn more about our new workplace respect course.