Our Annual Apprentice Contest kicks off tomorrow morning, and there are some great prizes to be won! Many thanks to Cascadia Metals Ltd. for their contribution.
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The prizes keep coming! A big thank you to Boston Sheet Metal for contributing gift cards to our Annual Apprentice Contest.
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More prizes are rolling in for our Annual Apprentice Contest!
Thank you to #WesternGasco for their generous contribution to our prize pool.
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Many thanks to Metro Metal Recycling for donating a Cineplex gift card to our contest prize pool!
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👏 Congratulations to our Sheet Metal Level 4 grads!
We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you and wish you continued success as you move forward in the trade.
#October2026Grads #bestwishes #congratulations
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A big thank you to White Cap Supply for adding prizes to our contest!
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A big thank you to #ViaductSheetMetal for adding four Cactus Club Cafe gift cards to our contest prize pool!
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With our contest coming up, we’re pleased to share that several sponsors are providing prizes for this special event. Big thanks to #WalnutGroveComputers for contributing a Contour ShuttlePRO computer controller and a 7-piece precision screwdriver toolkit.
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BE4ALL’s latest Toolbox Talk focuses on neurodiversity in the workplace and how clear communication and inclusive practices can help create safer, stronger jobsites.
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🍂 Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving long weekend.
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The Construction Foundation Welcome Exchange offers free, one-on-one support for internationally educated workers and newcomers exploring construction careers or working toward Canadian trade certification.
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🛠️ Ready to put your skills to the test?
The 2026 SMWTC Annual Apprentice Contest is coming up on Sat, Oct 24 at our Main Facility!
➡️ Open to apprentices in Levels 1–4.
➡️ Register by emailing [email protected]
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A new study by Independent Project Analysis found union labour on B.C. and Alberta construction projects was more productive, with lower labour and total project costs and fewer labour shortages affecting cost or schedule.
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More women are building careers and stepping into leadership across sheet metal & HVAC industry. SMACNA’s Leading Without Limitations story highlights some of those experiences & the value of mentorship, opportunity & supportive workplaces along the way.
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🏵️ Tomorrow, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and reflect on the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools in Canada.
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The International Training Institute (ITI) 2027 Training Calendar is now available.
SMART members in good standing can explore a wide range of open enrolment courses designed to support continued learning and career growth.
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New to working in B.C.?
The Construction Foundation is offering a session on Workplace Health and Safety Basics for Immigrant Workers in B.C., designed to help newcomers better understand workplace safety and navigate their rights on the job.
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The latest edition of #SMACNews highlights the people and ideas moving the industry forward, with features on women in sheet metal and HVAC, workforce development, major projects, technology, indoor air quality, and more.
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Great to see Apollo Sheet Metal Ltd. in the spotlight with @SMACNA, highlighting decades of experience and some of the major projects it has helped deliver.
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Apollo Sheet Metal, a SMACNA contractor based in Coquitlam, BC, just outside Vancouver, has been in business since 1970. Operating from two buildings that collectively span 70,000 square feet, Apollo has successfully completed projects for various clients, including the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, Broadway Subway, and the Burnaby hospital.
On average, Apollo utilizes approximately 1,000,000 pounds of galvanized sheet metal and invests over 300,000 man-hours annually in its operations.
Thank you, Apollo Sheet Metal, for granting SMACNA the privilege of touring your facility!
Canada’s Building Trades Unions is welcoming new federal measures to support apprentices and strengthen the skilled trades workforce.
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