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Local 71

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Servicing Ottawa, Gatineau, Cornwall & Pembroke

United Association (UA) Local 71 is a premier construction trade union of Plumbers, Steamfitters, Welders and Apprentices. We serve the National Capital Region of Ottawa and Gatineau and south east to Cornwall.

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Training

With our continued commitment to training, members will keep pace with new technology and remain the best-trained workforce, in our industry!

UA Trades Training

UA Trades Training

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Safety Training

Safety Training

Industries We Serve

At UA Local 71, our expertise spans a diverse range of industries, reflecting our commitment to excellence and adaptability. From construction and fabrication to residential developments and essential services, our team consistently delivers unparalleled skills and dedication across all sectors. Explore our offerings to discover the breadth and depth of our capabilities.

Industrial - Commercial - Institutional

Industrial - Commercial - Institutional

High Rise Residential

High Rise Residential

Low Rise Residential

Low Rise Residential

Residential Housing

Residential Housing

Service Sector

Service Sector

Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline

Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline

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News and Announcements

UA Local 488- Manpower Request - SPECIALTY RED SEAL WELDERS, STEAMFITTERS and APPRENTICES - Featured Image
Announcement

UA Local 488- Manpower Request - SPECIALTY RED SEAL WELDERS, STEAMFITTERS and APPRENTICES

UA Local 488 Manpower Request
UA Local Union #488 has open calls for the following:

  • SPECIALTY RED SEAL WELDERS (CHROME, STAINLESS, CARBON TIG, ETC.)
    • Journeyman “B” Welder Base Wage is currently $57.71/hour.
    • Alloy Welders will receive a $ 3.25-hour premium on top of their base wage.
  • JOUREYMAN RED SEAL STEAMFITTERS (TICKETED).
    • Journeyman Steamfitter Base Wage is currently $57.71/hour.
  • APPRENTICE STEAMFITTERS AND WELDERS
    • 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH YEAR

Double time after 10 hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Earned Pension ($6.60/hour) and Health and Welfare Contributions

Click here for more information.

Please contact Local 488 if you are interested in this work or visit the Local 488 website at www.local488.ca under ‘Dispatch’ then click ‘Journeymen’ OR ‘Apprentice: select your trade, and click Search for more information regarding these open calls.

  • Posted on Aug 10, 2026
Marks - 25% Off all Regularly Priced Merchandise August 2-15, 2026 - Featured Image
Announcement

Marks - 25% Off all Regularly Priced Merchandise August 2-15, 2026

Members can take advantage of this special promotion from Marks Commercial.
Members can use the coupon below to receive 25% off all regularly priced merchandise at Marks from August 2-15, 2026.

Click here to access a pdf version of the Marks coupon that is downloadable and printable.

  • Posted on Jul 23, 2026
Announcement

Marc Laframboise achieves 25 years of dedicated service with UA Local 71!

Photo of Marc Laframboise - Receiving his 25 Years of Service watch!

Congratulations Marc Laframboise — 25 Years of Service!

Congratulations to Marc Laframboise for reaching an incredible milestone — 25 years of dedicated service with UA Local 71! We are proud to present him with his 25 — Years of Service Watch.

  • Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Upcoming Courses

BLUE PRINT READING

  • Course Code: BLUE
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the trade related drawings and methods of simplifying related drawings and illustrate the simplicity of functions the use of certain reading devices.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Hydronic practical

  • Course Code: HYD
  • Description: This hands-on course is designed for the students to learn different methods of hydronic installation and understand the complexity of the piping requirements of the hydronic systems.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

hydronic Theory

  • Course Code: HYDRON
  • Description: The student will learn different methods of hydronic piping systems like chilled water cooling, hot water heating, steam/condensate systems for heating and ground source heat pump systems. The student will also learn different type of pumps and the requirements associate with the piping system.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

INTERMEDIATE PLUMBING

  • Course Code: IN.PLU
  • Description: This class is designed for the apprentices to bring their knowledge up to date on the standard plumbing terms and definitions for the purpose of understanding and interpreting the provincial and National plumbing codes. The apprentice will learn the code requirements for the waste and venting system by producing drain plans, stack elevations and water lines diagrams.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Sep 10, 2026 Thu. Dec 10, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING

  • Course Code: INTRO
  • Description: The class is designed to learn the basic plumbing theory and design, the safety and regulations true the Plumbing code book guiding the installation of the plumbing systems. The student will learn how to interprets different plumbing symbols and get familiarised with different type of materials used in the plumbing systems.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 8, 2026 Tue. Dec 8, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Mon. Sep 14, 2026 Mon. Dec 14, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

LEVEL # 1 WELDER

  • Course Code: LEV#1
  • Description: This course is designed for the students to have hands-on for arc welding, cutting plates and the proper preparation for the welding. The students will progress onto open root butt weld in all positions. Upon the completion of the course the student will understand the proper methods and techniques used in the piping industry
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 8, 2026 Tue. Dec 8, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

LEVEL # 2 & 3 WELDER APPRENTICES

  • Course Code: LEV2-3
  • Description: This course is designed for the students to have hands-on welding classes. The student will learn the welding procedures included in the piping industry for the Stick process, Tig process and Mig process. The student will have performed in house welding exams and demonstrate the knowledge acquired in the class.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

OXY-FUEL

  • Course Code: OXY-FU
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the students to become thoroughly familiar and to recognize the safety standards for the Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting operations in our piping Industry.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Mon. Sep 14, 2026 Mon. Dec 14, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

PIPEFITTING

  • Course Code: PIPE
  • Description:
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Sep 10, 2026 Thu. Dec 10, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Safe Hoisting & Rigging Practical Assessment

  • Course Code: SAFE
  • Description: The student will learn the basic guidelines and the fundamentals of safe hoisting and rigging in the piping industry. The information covers the ropes and nots the hoisting equipment from cranes to chain block and rigging hardware from rope clips to spreader beams using the correct procedures for inspection, maintenance, and operation.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Sep 10, 2026 Thu. Dec 10, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Mon. Sep 14, 2026 Mon. Dec 14, 2026 14 UA Local 71 Training Centre

technologies in Piping Trades

  • Course Code: TECH
  • Description: This course will prepare the students to a wide variety of new technologies in the pipe trades. A wide range of interactive tools such as Trimble Total Station will be explored in this class. At the end of this course the student will be more confident using the new technologies in the pipe trade.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 8, 2026 Tue. Dec 8, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Trade Math

  • Course Code: MATH
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the students the math in the trade including fractions-adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying. Converting fractions to decimals Metric & Imperial conversions Temperature conversions
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Mon. Sep 14, 2026 Mon. Dec 14, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

U.A. ORIENTATION

  • Course Code: U.A.
  • Description: The student will learn the collective agreements, the employees benefits plan, the UA Standard for Excellence, the UA culture and safety protocols.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 9, 2026 Wed. Dec 9, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Thu. Sep 10, 2026 Thu. Dec 10, 2026 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Newly Licenced

Congratulations to the following members for obtaining their licenses. You should be proud of your achievement!

Plumbers & Steamfitters Licence

Congratulations to Nicolas McKay who has successfully completed his apprenticeship and is now a Licensed Plumber!

Welder's License

Notices of Death

Happy Birthday!

to our UA Local 71 Members celebrating today.
We hope your day is full of joy. Best wishes from the union!

  • Daniel Deschatelets
  • Andrew Bradley
  • Patrick Rimmer
  • Jordan Czyzewski
  • Nicholas Larin

Join UA Local 71

Join the union in either apprenticeship, or if you are already a certified plumber, steamfitter or welder, as a journeyman.

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