A Job Steward Course was held at the Calgary Union Hall on February 25th & 26th.  This two day course focused on understanding the role & responsibilities of the job steward and explaining the tools and resources that are available to assist them. The course provides the potential stewards experience to investigate and discuss a grievance… Read more »

Torque & Tensioning Classes in March! This is a one day course offered on the following dates: Edmonton – March 2, 9 and 23   This one day course covers the following topics: Bolting theory Flange identification Joint assembly and integrity Hydraulic torquing procedures Hydraulic tensioning procedures Hands on training Certificate issued upon successful completion of… Read more »

A Supervisor Training Class, put on by the Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund (NTTF) was held at our Calgary Union Hall on February 19th and 20th. The objective of the Field Supervisor Leadership Training Program is to provide additional training for first-line supervision in areas such as administrative responsibilities, people skills and the business aspects… Read more »

Boilermaker Lodge 146 partnered with Automated Fusion to deliver an Orbital Tig Course for our members.  We ran two successful week long courses November 26 – 29, 2019 and the second course December 2 – 6, 2019.  We had a total of 20 students enrolled and all have successfully completed the course.  Congratulations to them… Read more »

November 26th, the Calgary Boilermakers hosted the Calgary Catholic School Board Off Campus Teachers and Career Practitioners for a Try-a-Trade Professional Development day. We started the day off with a meet and greet along with a Boilermaker apprenticeship presentation. Kayla Vander Molen, Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor, went into detail about how we set students up for success,… Read more »

The Boilermakers Lodge 146 are proud to present the 2019 Weld Rodeo Competition. The 6th Annual Event has been hosted by the Boilermakers for the last 3 years and would not happen without the planning and support from Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary Board of Education and Boilermaker staff and volunteers. This year’s event hosted… Read more »

Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund’s Eighth Annual Project Management program is to be held this year in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Delta Halifax Hotel. The course dates are January 28 to February 2, 2018. We aim to fill the 6-day program with participants who have supervisory experience ranging from Project Manager, Superintendent, and General Foreman… Read more »

Boilermakers Lodge 146 is looking for a Casual Welding Examiner Position Closed   Interested candidates can submit Cover letter & Resume to: jgras@boilermakers.ca or by mail to: John Gras Welding Examiner & Instructor Boilermakers Local 146 15116-114 Avenue Edmonton AB T5M 2Z2   Any additional questions about the position please contact John at jgras@boilermakers.ca Competition Closing… Read more »

Boilermakers in Calgary just completed their Field Supervisor Leadership Training course. This two day course covers all things related to supervising in the field and is a valuable tool for any trades person working in the field. The course has had great reviews and the students were very happy with their experience. Due to demand… Read more »

In an effort to streamline the soon to be enabled “Job Ready Dispatch” and “CORE Training” program Boilermakers Lodge 146 has made some changes to the Members’ Only section of the website. Please log in to the Members’ Only Section for details.