Mentor and trade apprentice collaborating on site
Skilled Trades Ontario & Red Seal Pathways

Empowering the Next Generation of Red Seal Trades

Remplo bridges ambitious trade candidates with Ontario’s premier commercial and residential contractors. From logged on-the-job training hours to employer grant subsidies and journeyperson mentorship—we build long-term trade careers.

100%
WSIB Insured
50+
Partner Contractors
Logged
STO Apprentice Hours
Up to $10K
Employer Tax Credits
Fast Trade Placement

Hire Apprentice Talent

Request qualified apprentices for your jobsites and claim Ontario training incentives.

100% Confidential. Ministry & WSIB compliant staffing.

Red Seal
Endorsed Curriculum
100%
Logged STO Hours
Zero
WSIB Employer Liability
24 - 48h
Rapid Site Dispatch
The Complete Apprenticeship Ecosystem

A Win-Win Solution for Ontario Contractors & Trade Candidates

Ontario is facing an unprecedented skilled trades shortage. Remplo removes the administrative friction of sponsor registration, hours validation, and candidate vetting.

For General Contractors & Subcontractors

Scale Your Trade Workforce Without Sponsorship Bottlenecks

Avoid the risk and heavy admin of hiring unknown labourers. Remplo provides vetted apprentices equipped with essential safety certifications (Working at Heights, WHMIS) and reliable transportation, ready to support your Journeypersons.

  • Full WSIB & Liability Coverage: All workers are covered under Remplo’s pristine safety rating, keeping your EMR unblemished.
  • Tax Credits & Grant Maximization: Leverage the Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit (ATTC) and hiring completion bonuses.
  • Temp-to-Perm Flexibility: Evaluate apprentices on active jobsites before committing to permanent company sponsorship.
  • Journeyperson Ratio Compliance: Seamlessly integrate apprentice helpers in full accordance with Ontario ratio guidelines.
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For Job Seekers & Apprentices

Fast-Track Your Journey From General Labour to Red Seal

Breaking into a trade union or finding an employer willing to sign your apprenticeship papers can be difficult. Remplo puts you on high-profile active job sites with experienced mentors who sponsor and log your hours.

  • Competitive Paid Wages: Earn while you learn on live commercial, industrial, and residential construction sites.
  • Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) Registration: Guidance registering as an official apprentice and tracking your logged competencies.
  • Free Safety Upgrades: Qualify for sponsored training including Working at Heights, WHMIS 2015, and Forklift Operator.
  • Direct Path to Red Seal Mastery: Graduate from apprentice helper to fully licensed journeyperson commanding top market rates.
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Specialized Trade Pathways

In-Demand Skilled Trades Covered by Remplo

We provide structured apprenticeship support across Ontario’s most critical construction, building systems, and heavy industrial trades.

Carpentry and structural framing apprentice
NOC 7271 / 403A

Carpentry & Framing

Hands-on framing, formwork, structural installations, and interior finishing under Red Seal master carpenters.

  • Timber, steel stud & concrete formwork
  • Blueprint reading & layout verification
  • Exterior siding & interior millwork
Electrical construction apprentice
Trade 309A

Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Wiring, conduit bending, breaker panels, and power distribution systems across commercial and industrial developments.

  • Conduit bending, pulling & cable tray setup
  • Rough-in wiring & fixture termination
  • Electrical safety code & LOTO standards
Plumbing and mechanical installations
Trade 306A

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Potable water, drainage, venting, and hydronic mechanical systems for new developments and commercial retrofits.

  • Underground rough-ins & stack installations
  • Copper, PEX & cast iron piping assemblies
  • Pressure testing & municipal code inspection
HVAC mechanical ventilation apprentice
Trade 313A / 308A

HVAC & Sheet Metal Fabrication

Ductwork installation, air handling units, heating ventilation systems, and refrigeration plant maintenance.

  • Duct hanging, transitions & air balancing
  • RTU and split-system mechanical setups
  • Gas line support & refrigeration diagnostics
Heavy equipment and excavator operator
Trade 638A / 638C

Heavy Equipment & Crane

Site grading, earthmoving, excavators, backhoes, telehandlers, and mobile crane rigging support on major civil builds.

  • Pre-operational equipment checks & grease logs
  • Trenching, cut & fill grading precision
  • Rigging signals & heavy load spotter protocols
Welding and structural metal fabrication
Trade 456A / CWB

Welding & Structural Metal

SMAW, GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) structural welding, plate cutting, joint fit-up, and CWB ticket advancement.

  • CWB & Red Seal qualification preparation
  • Structural steel layout, tacking & beveling
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) prep & safety
Clear Structured Roadmap

How the Remplo Apprenticeship Pathway Works

From Day 1 on a jobsite to your Red Seal Certificate of Qualification—we coordinate every milestone with contractors and provincial bodies.

1

Vetting & Safety

Aptitude evaluation, math & mechanical testing, followed by mandatory WHMIS & Working at Heights certification.

Step 1: Readiness
2

Jobsite Placement

Immediate dispatch to leading Ontario commercial/residential construction projects under licensed journeypersons.

Step 2: Field Experience
3

STO Registration

Apprentice registration with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) and employer sponsor training agreement execution.

Step 3: Official Sponsor
4

Logged Hours & School

Accumulate 6,000–9,000 on-the-job hours alongside Level 1–3 in-class trade school releases with wage increases.

Step 4: Hours & Trade School
5

Red Seal Exam

Preparation coaching, examination challenge, and graduation to permanent Red Seal licensed journeyperson status.

Step 5: Red Seal Licensed
Government Grants & Financial Incentives

Did You Know? Sponsoring Apprentices Qualifies You for Substantial Tax Incentives

Ontario and Federal funding programs provide tax credits and cash incentives to eligible employers who hire and train registered apprentices. Remplo helps keep your administrative records in pristine audit readiness.

Answers & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything employers and candidates need to know about Ontario skilled trades apprenticeships with Remplo.

Build Your Skilled Trades Future with Remplo

Whether you need dependable apprentice crews for your jobsite or you are ready to earn your Red Seal ticket, we are here to support your success.