Construction Trades Guide: Find Your Specialty
Carpentry & Framing
Build the skeleton of every structure. Read blueprints, cut lumber, frame walls, install roof trusses. 4-year apprenticeship, strong demand year-round.
The backbone of residential construction. Great for people who like to see things take shape fast.Carpentry Career Path →
Electrical
Wire buildings for power, lighting, and data. Licensed trade with 5-year apprenticeship. One of the highest-paid construction trades.
Electricians are always in demand. Licensed journeypersons earn $40-$50+/hr in Ontario.Electrical Career Path →
Plumbing & HVAC
Install water, drainage, gas, and climate systems. Licensed trade with a 5-year apprenticeship. Residential and commercial opportunities.
Plumbers and HVAC techs work behind the walls — and they're never out of work.Plumbing Career Path →