Accessing the Construction Trades Job Market in Ontario

Please note that this course is not being offered in 2026.

This practical course will help you

• conduct research related to a job search, such as occupational requirements, pathways for working in your trade, networking opportunities and helpful resources.
• analyze job ads to better understand what employers are looking for and how to tailor an application.
• introduce yourself in the job search context.
• describe your professional experience and present your knowledge, skills and attributes effectively.
• create a plan for moving forward in a job search.

This online course can be taken from anywhere in Ontario. It is typically six weeks (40 hours) and offers a combination of online group and individual activities. Group sessions are usually weekly for 1.5 hours, while the rest of the course hours are spent on individual online activities.

Minimum eligibility requirements considered by colleges include:

• you have training or experience in the carpentry, bricklaying, electrical, plumbing or steamfitting trades.
• you have a valid language proficiency of at least level 5 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
• you have access to a computer with video and audio capabilities as well as an internet connection.
• you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person or temporary resident affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027).
• you live in Ontario.

Some colleges may request additional information.

Note that this 40-hour course is grouped with

• Communicating in the Construction Trades.
• Workplace Communication Skills for Construction and Building Inspection.

See all Construction Trades courses and modules.