For Candidates
Get on the Merit Trades bench.
Whether you're a first-year apprentice or a superintendent running multiple crews, the bench matches you against real work, not a job board.
Apply to the bench
Tell us your trade, ticket status and where you're placed on the six-rung ladder.
We verify
Your ticket, safety cards and two supervisor references are checked before you're presented.
You're matched
Merit Trades contacts you directly with real crews and roles, never a mass blast.
Ticket checked. Level matched. Real conversation.
We verify your credentials, talk with you about the work you actually want, and only put you forward when the role makes sense. When we call, you will know the trade, the level, the location, the rate, the shift, how long the project runs and what the company needs, before you decide whether you are interested.
The Career Ladder
Know exactly where you sit, and what's next.
Labourer
General site labour, entry level, no ticket required.
Apprentice
Indentured trades training on the Red Seal track, 1st to 4th year.
Journeyperson
Certified and ticketed, full scope of practice.
Foreman / Supervisor
Crew leadership and on-site safety authority.
Superintendent / PM
Multi-crew, budget and schedule ownership.
Owner / Executive
GM, VP Operations, Principal.
Apply to the Bench
A few details, Merit Trades handles the rest.
Reviewed personally, every time
Submission does not guarantee representation. If accepted, the Merit Trades team contacts you directly to begin verification.