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The Sheet Metal Apprentice supports the installation, fabrication, and assembly of sheet metal and HVAC systems under the guidance of Journeypersons, Forepersons, and Supervisors. This role provides valuable hands-on training while helping project teams deliver safe, high-quality work.
Success in this role means developing technical trade skills, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, and progressing successfully through the apprenticeship program.
Modern Niagara is looking for motivated Sheet Metal Apprentices to join our Ottawa team on an evening shift . If you're eager to develop your skills, learn from experienced trades professionals, and build a long-term career in the construction industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Working under the applicable Local 47 union agreement , you'll gain hands-on experience installing HVAC and ductwork systems on some of Ottawa's most exciting commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects.
The Sheet Metal Apprentice supports the installation, fabrication, and assembly of sheet metal and HVAC systems under the guidance of Journeypersons, Forepersons, and Supervisors. This role provides valuable hands-on training while helping project teams deliver safe, high-quality work.
Success in this role means developing technical trade skills, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, and progressing successfully through the apprenticeship program.
Apprentices are the future of our workforce. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real project experience, they help support successful project delivery while building the skills needed to become the next generation of skilled trades professionals and leaders.
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Support field teams in delivering safe, quality sheet metal installations.
Develop knowledge and skills required to progress through the apprenticeship program.
Contribute to a productive and collaborative shop environment.
Learn Modern Niagara's safety, quality, and construction standards.
Build a foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the skilled trades.
Previous construction or trades experience.
Local 47 union membership.
Experience using hand and power tools.
WHMIS certification.
Fall Protection or Elevated Work Platform training.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to read basic construction drawings.
Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship pathway.
Work alongside experienced Journeypersons and industry leaders.
Gain experience on large-scale commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects.
Build a long-term career with one of Canada's leading mechanical and electrical contractors.
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada's infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups, including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada in the construction industry.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant's interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Canadian private mechanical and electrical contractor serving building owners, managers, and general contractors across six regions.
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