Why you want to work here

This job is about independent work and initiative.
As an ironworker, you will be the first to arrive at a building site. The work you do will make it possible for other workers in other trades to complete their tasks.

Who we are

We are a trade union representing about 800 structural, ornamental and reinforcing ironworkers and overhead door mechanics in Ottawa and area. 

What we make

Rodworkers and structural ironworkers are essential to the construction of buildings, factories, commercial buildings and other critical infrastructure projects. Past projects have included parliament buildings, hydroelectric projects, Department of National Defence projects, windmills, steel mills and Ottawa’s new light rail transit system, just to name a few.

Our workplace culture

Ironworkers Local 765 is committed to providing the best-trained and reliable workers to our signatory contractors. Our membership is highly diverse and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Career advancement 

Completing an apprenticeship as an ironworker or reinforcing rodworker is just the start of the career journey. An apprentice today can become the foreman, superintendent and contractor of tomorrow. Learning never ends, and members are provided with ongoing skills training.

Fun stuff

2014 recipient of the Eagle Award of Achievement from the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.

Our values

We sponsor local sports teams and charities. Our outreach program visits high schools and trade shows to promote skilled trades careers.

Meet the team

Position: Instructor
Name: Jeff Sharpley
Age: 40
Years at company: 22

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

Manage a crew of Ironworkers; coordinate deliveries and
placement of rebar; work with the crew.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

Started as an apprentice, worked my way up to journeyman and eventually foreman.

What is the best part about your job?

Reaching the goals and seeing the finished project every time I drive by. The camaraderie and brotherhood.

The job

Requirements

High school diploma,  constant safety training upgrades, foreman training.

Skills

Manual dexterity, attention to detail, communication skills, organized, physically fit.

Pay

Apprentices start at 60 per cent of the journeyman rate and receive regular wage increases as they progress through training. Fully trained rodworkers can earn $41.52/hour and ironworkers can earn $43.86.

Perks

• Dental benefits

• Drug benefits

• Eye-care benefits

• Three or more weeks of vacation time

• Casual dress code

• Life insurance

• Retirement plan/ RRSP contributions

• Pension and benefits paid by the employer. Second to none.