Construction is booming in Nova Scotia, with even more projects expected in the years ahead.
To meet this demand, we need skilled, experienced tradespeople who know how to do the job right – and who can share their knowledge with those coming up behind them in the industry.
Becoming a certified journeyperson means your skills are recognized, you’re more competitive in the job market, and you’re earning top wage. You’re also growing and shaping the future of your trade by mentoring others.
Be the journeyperson who makes a difference.
Journeypersons are essential to the apprenticeship system. It is through JPs that we strengthen the trades workforce and create capacity for more work in the future. As a JP, you can be proud of building lasting infrastructure and a stable, respected, high-demand career.
Did you know?
Union apprenticeship completion rates are double the provincial average. Find out how we make it possible to complete your journey.
You’ve been paying your dues. Let your experience shine through.
.Real Journeys. Real Trades
David Thimot
Red Seal Electrician, Journeyperson & Foreman
David – a Red Seal Endorsed electrician with IBEW Local 625 – specializes in commercial construction data centres, high rise towers, unit substations, high voltage cables, and terminations. Before becoming a master electrician, David served as a Clearance Diver in the Canadian military. After completing his military service, he connected with Helmets to Hardhats – an organization that helps veterans, reservists, and their families transition to civilian careers in the skilled construction trades. He's currently working on the IWK Health Centre Emergency Department Expansion Project in Halifax.
Cynthia Mahar
Red Seal Insulator, Journeyperson
Cynthia is with Heat & Frost Insulators - Local 116, She entered the trade in 2012 in Alberta and worked through her apprenticeship while also balancing the demands of motherhood and an eventual move with her family back to her home province of Nova Scotia. Earning her Red Seal in 2023, today Cynthia specializes as a marine insulator. She works on navy ships to make sure Canada's fleet has proper thermal and fire protection and sound barriers. Cynthia is an active member of her union's executive, a respected mentor, and a volunteer with Build TogetHER Nova Scotia – an advocacy and networking group for women of the building trades.
Daniel Beaupré
Labourer & Pump Operator, Journeyperson
Daniel is a proud member of LiUNA Local 615. He joined the union five years ago and has focused on progressing through his apprenticeship journey ever since. Starting from the ground up, Daniel is now a JP recently promoted to Pump Operator, with sights on challenging his Red Seal exam. Born Mi'kmaq and raised in New Brunswick, today Daniel is living and working in Halifax specializing in formwork. He's also a pro boxer and among Canada's top fighters. He knows a little something about resilience.
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