Nunavutmiiut, Get Into Trades, Become Apprentices!
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How Do I Get Into Trades?
There are multiple pathways to get into trades for Nunavut students. Most high schools in Canada have co-op programs where you can get school credit for working. For most programs you need to be 16 years old.
Nunavut Apprenticeship
ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT. FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND QUESTIONS, CONTACT A CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
Who is involved in Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship training involves the apprentice, the employer and the supervising journeyperson.
The Nunavut Apprenticeship Unit and regional Career Development Officers assist employers and apprentices to register and maintain the cases. Each person has roles and responsibilities to fulfill (below). For more information, please also consult our Apprenticeship Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
- Nunavut apprentices can attend in class learning in Rankin Inlet or southern Canada
- Apprenticeship is nationally recognized program that can be transferred to any province or territory
Apprenticeship
What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a way of learning, entering, and becoming certified in a trade career by:
- On the job experience/training under a certified supervisor and
- In-classroom technical training for 8-12 weeks
The completion of an apprenticeship varies from two to four years depending on the apprentice’s experience and the training requirements the particular trade.
When complete, the apprenticeship program leads to recognized certification at the territorial and national levels.
Benefits of Apprenticeship?
- Fully funded and supported by the Government of Nunavut
- Earn wages during on the job training and experience
- Compensation for tools up to $1000 per level of apprenticeship
- Automatic raise after each year of your apprenticeship
How Do I Become An Apprentice?
How do I become an Apprentice in Nunavut?
Contact a Career Development Officer in your community/region to learn more and get help with the application process. The Career Development officers will take you through the following guidelines:
You must be at least 16 years of age.
You must have an employer:
- The CDO’s can help you match with an employer
- This employer must have a certified journeyperson on staff in the trade you want to join
You must write and pass:
- Trades Entrance Exam (TEE) or
- Complete the Skilled Trade Workers (STW) Foundations block at NAC in Rankin Inlet.
- (Tutoring options are available for the writing of the Trades Entrance Exam)
Both Apprentice and Employer fill out and sign:
- Nunavut Apprentice Application Forms
- Government of Nunavut Apprenticeship Contract
Nunavut Career Development Offices
Contact your Regions CDO to get started registering as an apprentice. Mouse over the icons below for region contact information.
Kivalliq Region
Kitik Meot Region
North B Affin Region
South B Affin Region
1-855-975-6580
Building 607, Second floor,
Station 1280
Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 0H0
Requirements
Apprentice
Apprentice Requirements:
- Know what is involved in his/her trade, learn and apply skills and meet the employer’s productivity needs as much as possible.
- Take ownership of the on-the-job and technical training.
- Be ready and willing to learn.
- Be aware of technical training deadlines and paperwork requirements and be sure to ask questions.
Employer
Employer Requirements:
- Support and promote a safe working and learning environment.
- Ensure that a supervising journeyperson is available and willing to supervise the apprentice.
- Maintain the journeyperson to apprentice ratio requirements for the trade.
- Pay the apprentice according to Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Regulations.
- Allow the apprentice to participate in the required technical training and take examinations.
- Submit the apprentice’s Record of Employment (ROE) to enable them to apply for EI benefits when they begin technical training. (Employers can now complete and submit the apprentice’s Record of Employment online. For more details, visit Service Canada’ Record of Employment website.)
- Evaluate the performance of the apprentice with the supervising journeyperson on a regular basis.
Supervising Journeyperson
Supervising Journeyperson requirements:
- Mentor the apprentice by promoting and encourage the highest trade standards.
- Teach the apprentice the skills of the trade to the best of your ability.
- Provide appropriate supervision and honest feedback.
Post secondary
What is Post Secondary?
Post Secondary is also known as college or university. This higher level of education provides options for individual career paths.
For example, Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) in Nunavut is a Post Secondary School. As a Nunavut student, post-Secondary opportunities and travel can be Funded by the Government of Nunavut Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) or ALTS.
Individuals who have not graduated high school can still go to college! There are schools all over Canada that offer trades programs that cover Pre-Trades, Pre-Apprenticeship or Pre-Employment all the way to 4th year certificate programs.
Post Secondary programs are not apprenticeships but full-time programs of study (you are a full-time student). If you are interested in getting paid while you are in school, look at the apprenticeship option on the next page.
How do I get into trades through Post Secondary?
You must be at least 16 years of age
Talk to your school guidance counselor about going to college.
Look up any programs or school options that interest you
Apply for programs on your own or with the help of your guidance counselor
Upon completing your program, return to Nunavut
and get a job in your field.
Additional Notes:
- You can choose to register into apprenticeship in Nunavut or challenge your red seal after a certain number of hours worked.
- Pre-Trades, Pre-Apprenticeship or Pre-Employment programs are still options for individuals who have not graduated high school
- School enrollment and travel can be Funded by the
Government of Nunavut FANS
Students:
Skills Canada Nunavut offers a variety of trades and technology programs and activities, and hosts free events throughout the year by partnering with schools, governments, and industry leaders in communities across the territory. Some of our programs are listed below!
Secondary or
Post Secondary Student / Apprentice?
