I've been intent for a long time now on becoming an electrician in the Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI) sector. In Ontario, that particular license is the 309A -- Construction & Maintenance. I applied to Toronto's JAC intake in 2015 but wasn't successful. I moved to Hamilton recently and am keeping a keen eye on the ECAH here, but their last intake was 24 months ago, so even if there's a call soon, who knows how long it could take to start work.
So, while I like the idea of working union, it doesn't make much sense right now. I'm going to see if I can get sponsored by a union shop, but I think I need to cast a wider net.
The plan is to identify non-union electrical contractors in the Hamilton area that could support a 309A apprenticeship. But where do I find them? There are many dozens of companies doing commercial jobs, but they look to me like 309C (residential/rural/commercial) licenses... Where do I find the Construction & Maintenance and ICI companies?
Also, if I were to secure a 309C, how difficult would it be to transfer over into 309A at a later point? Thus far, it sure looks like it'd be easier to land a 309C than a 309A...
So, while I like the idea of working union, it doesn't make much sense right now. I'm going to see if I can get sponsored by a union shop, but I think I need to cast a wider net.
The plan is to identify non-union electrical contractors in the Hamilton area that could support a 309A apprenticeship. But where do I find them? There are many dozens of companies doing commercial jobs, but they look to me like 309C (residential/rural/commercial) licenses... Where do I find the Construction & Maintenance and ICI companies?
Also, if I were to secure a 309C, how difficult would it be to transfer over into 309A at a later point? Thus far, it sure looks like it'd be easier to land a 309C than a 309A...