Apprentice Intake 2024 - Application Period Concluded

The application process for Plumbing and Steamfitting apprenticeships has concluded for 2024.

Future Apprentice Intake dates will be posted on this page once they are scheduled.

Please see below for requirements to apply and the process after an application has been accepted.

Local 401 only offers apprenticeships in the Plumbing and Steamfitting trades.

Successful Candidates will be contacted via email during the weeks of
July 15th and July 22nd 2024 to schedule interviews.

Please check you junk or spam mail daily and respond to the email as directed.

THE OFFICE STAFF WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EXAM RESULTS. PLEASE DO NOT CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT THE OFFICE AS THE STAFF WILL NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE INTAKE.

Please Note: Our office staff does not have the dates for the next intake and will not be able to provide any updates regarding 2025’s application process. All information will be posted here on this web page once available. We kindly request that you refrain from calling, emailing or visiting our office seeking this information. Your understanding is appreciated.

Mandatory Requirements

  1. Must be at least 18 year of age and possess a valid driver's license.
  2. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  3. Must have successfully completed a minimum Grade 12 education, including Grade 12 math.

Applicants will be required to upload supporting documents for proof of age, education and a resume before receiving authorization to write the online mechanical aptitude test.

The following documents will be accepted:

  1. Valid Driver's License
  2. High School Transcript that shows Grade 12 Math and OSSD completion
  3. OR High School Equivalency (GED) Certificate
  4. OR an ICAS Report
  5. OR a High School Diploma and a College level math transcript accompanied by a letter from the College stating that the curriculum of the course completed is equivalent to a grade 12 Math credit.

How to Apply?

Apprentice intake is closed.

After You Apply

Only the applicants who meet the requirements and have the top scores on the Mechanical Aptitude test will be contacted for an interview.

Those applicants selected from the interviews must attend a mandatory safety training session. After the training session is completed, probationary apprentices will be placed on a list to be dispatched as work becomes available. If you are accepted for an apprenticeship, you will be required to:

  • Serve a 9000-hour apprenticeship.
  • Be punctual and maintain a good attendance record on the job.
  • Provide own transportation to and from job sites.
  • Work under the direction of a Journeyperson on the job site and perform duties.
  • Attend related training classes regularly and maintain an acceptable average in those classes.
  • Training will include three sessions of Trade School (8 weeks each), and also minimum of four mandatory night school courses over the five-year contract.
  • Abide by all rules and regulations of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.