Trades we cover
Real trades. Verified tickets.
Alberta rates.
Rates below reflect typical Alberta market ranges for certified workers. Specifics depend on rotation, project, ticket level, and contract type.
Electricians, Industrial Electricians
$38.50–62/hr
Among the most acute shortages in Alberta's trades market heading into 2026. Strong demand across plant electrical maintenance, instrumentation crossover, and Edmonton construction.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
- Journeyman Certificate of Competency
Typical roles in Alberta
- Plant electrical maintenance and commissioning
- Oilfield instrumentation and control systems
- Commercial and industrial construction, Edmonton
- Substation and transmission work
Heavy Equipment Operators
$35–52/hr
Strong demand from Fort McMurray project ramp-ups and Edmonton infrastructure builds. We verify the right tickets for the right iron and confirm the operator has run the make and model your site uses.
Certification levels
- Operating Engineer class levels
- Equipment-specific endorsements
- OSSA and site safety requirements
Typical roles in Alberta
- Oilsands and mining operations, Fort McMurray
- Civil construction and site preparation, Edmonton
- Northern Alberta resource projects
- Earthmoving, grading, crane and lifting operations
Carpenters
$32–44/hr
Sustained residential demand driven by Alberta's population growth. Strong apprentice pipeline through NAIT and SAIT. Framing through finish across residential, commercial, and industrial builds.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
Typical roles in Alberta
- Residential framing: Edmonton housing buildout
- Commercial interior and formwork
- Industrial construction and camp builds
Plumbers
$34–48/hr
Steady demand from Edmonton's residential buildout and commercial construction. Certified plumbers and gasfitters. Short-notice availability where the team has slack.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
- Gas fitter endorsement (where applicable)
Typical roles in Alberta
- Residential and commercial plumbing, Edmonton
- Industrial mechanical and process piping
- New construction and renovation
HVAC Technicians
$34–46/hr
Growing demand in Edmonton's commercial sector and from Alberta's industrial food processing facilities. Refrigeration ticket, gas ticket, sheet metal layout. We confirm the ticket level matches the install spec.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice (Sheet Metal Worker or Refrigeration & AC Mechanic)
- Red Seal journeyperson
Typical roles in Alberta
- Commercial HVAC installation and maintenance
- Industrial refrigeration
- Residential mechanical systems
Welders
$38/hr average · CWB premiums apply
Strong and sustained demand from both construction and energy sectors. CWB-certified structural welders, B-pressure for plant work, and TIG specialists for instrumentation crossover.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 3rd year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
- CWB certification (structural and pressure)
Typical roles in Alberta
- Structural welding: industrial and commercial
- Pressure welding: oilfield and pipeline
- Fabrication shop and site welding
- Shutdown and turnaround crews
Pipefitters and Steamfitters
$42–58/hr
One of the highest-demand trades in Alberta's energy sector through 2030. Plant maintenance, turnarounds, project commissioning. We maintain a standing pool of camp-ready candidates and verify rotation availability before we send.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
- Interprovincial (Red Seal) recognition available
Typical roles in Alberta
- Industrial Heartland and Strathcona County projects
- Commercial construction in Edmonton
- Oilfield turnarounds and shutdowns
- Project commissioning and ramp staffing
Instrumentation Technicians
$44–62/hr
Highly specialised and in acute shortage across Alberta's energy sector. We maintain a standing roster of available instrumentation techs. Contractors contact us first.
Certification levels
- 1st year through 4th year apprentice
- Red Seal journeyperson
- Industrial Instrument Mechanic designation
Typical roles in Alberta
- Plant instrumentation and control systems
- Oilfield process automation
- Commissioning and startup on new facilities
- Maintenance and calibration contracts
General Oilfield Labour
Varies by site and rotation
Non-ticketed labour supporting oilfield site operations: cleanup, material handling, site prep, and general site support. Screened for safety certs and site readiness. Distinct from skilled trades placements but served by the same network.
Certification levels
- H2S Alive
- WHMIS
- Fall Protection
Typical roles in Alberta
- Site cleanup and material handling
- Site preparation and general support
- Rotation-ready camp workers
Other
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Out-of-province Red Seal
Most Red Seal endorsements transfer directly to Alberta. The interprovincial program covers this. We'll walk you through the process with ABST if yours is one of the exceptions.
Internationally trained
ABST's Recognized Credential Program assesses international trade qualifications. We can point you to the right starting point and work your placement around your current status.
Verification source
Alberta Board of Skilled Trades
We verify apprenticeship registration and Red Seal endorsements against the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades public registry. You can confirm any tradesperson's status yourself at the link below.