Build ON Blog

Build ON is a pre-arrival service funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades to newcomers approved to immigrate to Ontario, Canada. This blog is going to explore a wide range of topics relating to employment in Canada.

• A Day in the Life of an Industrial Electrician: Illuminating Pathways in the Trades!
  August 31, 2023
  Have you wondered what it's like to be an Industrial Electrician in Canada? Read this month's blog article to find out what a day in the life of an Industrial Electrician looks like!
• Summertime fun with Build ON
  July 27, 2023
  As a newcomer to Ontario, are you looking for summer fun, family- friendly activities and places to visit? From outdoor hobbies like gardening, camping and water activities to visiting petting zoos in and around the Nation’s Capital, going on day trips around Ontario and even further, to the East Coast! You will find information and read about first hand experiences from the Build ON Team to share with you for a fun-filled summer!
• Summertime Fun with Build ON
  July 27, 2023
  As a newcomer to Ontario, are you looking for summer fun, family- friendly activities and places to visit? From outdoor hobbies like gardening, camping and water activities to visiting petting zoos in and around the Nation’s Capital, going on day trips around Ontario and even further, to the East Coast! You will find information and read about first hand experiences from the Build ON Team to share with you for a fun-filled summer!
• Owning Your Own Business as a General Contractor: Understanding the Construction Sector Part 2
  June 29, 2023
  Have you ever thought about opening your own General Contracting Business? Have you ever wanted to learn more about Construction and the Skilled Trades in the process? Read this month’s part 2 interview blog with Build ON and Stuart Williamson, General Contractor in the Ottawa area to get a deeper inside scoop on what it is like owning your own business.
• Owning Your Own Business as a General Contractor: Understanding the Construction Sector
  May 25, 2023
  Have you ever thought about opening your own General Contracting Business? Have you ever wanted to learn more about Construction and the Skilled Trades in the process? Read this month’s blog article, an interview with Stuart Williamson, General Contractor in the Ottawa area, to get the inside scoop on what it is like owning your own business.