Local 793 thanks everyone who again came out to support the 13th annual Gary O’Neill Memorial Golf Tournament at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton. With your help we have raised well over $1.5 million for research into esophageal cancer since the first tournament was staged in 2012. See you all again next year!
Local 793 thanks everyone who again came out to support the 13th annual Gary O’Neill Memorial Golf Tournament at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton. With your help we have raised well over $1.5 million for research into esophageal cancer since the first tournament was staged in 2012. See you all again next year!
Opportunity is knocking for members of Local 793 in northern Ontario as work officially gets underway on the first segment of the new road network to the Ring of Fire. The $61.8 million Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project will connect Hwy. 11 in the south with Hwy. 584 in the north and prepare the road to handle the heavy traffic expected to come with the opening of new mines in the mineral rich area located 500 km northeast of Thunder Bay. The provincial government estimates the Ring of Fire redevelopment […]
Opportunity is knocking for members of Local 793 in northern Ontario as work officially gets underway on the first segment of the new road network to the Ring of Fire.
The $61.8 million Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project will connect Hwy. 11 in the south with Hwy. 584 in the north and prepare the road to handle the heavy traffic expected to come with the opening of new mines in the mineral rich area located 500 km northeast of Thunder Bay.
The provincial government estimates the Ring of Fire redevelopment will create more than 70,000 jobs in industries across Ontario and generate over $22 billion dollars over 30 years. It says developing a network of all-season roads is a key step in the plan – music to ears of our members.
Local 793 Executive Board member and Northwest Ontario Area Supervisor John Kelly and Special Projects Representative Kyle Park were at Tuesday’s groundbreaking in the Municipality of Greenstone, where Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs in Ontario Greg Rickford announced, “The Ring of Fire is no longer a distant promise – it is happening now!”
Local 793 signatory contractors Pioneer Construction and Bélanger Construction will be working on the road improvement project.
With much of the proposed road network cutting through their land, much time has been spent in building partnerships with First Nations and other Northern communities, ensuring they share in the jobs and prosperity that will be created.
Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation spoke at the event of the importance of developing responsibly together with the government, with support also being offered by Chief Yvette Metansinine of Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek.
Work on the road in Geraldton is expected to take three years.
Northwestern Ontario Area Supervisor John Kelly (fourth from left) and Special Projects Representative Kyle Park (sixth from left) joined Ontario Minister Greg Rickford (holding shovel) and guests at the groundbreaking ceremony in Geraldton, Greenstone municipality, on Tuesday, June 2.
OETIO has been awarded $400,000 by the government of Ontario to renovate the dome at the Morrisburg campus. The money, which was obtained through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant (ACG), will be used to replace the dome’s covering, which has been in place since the 400-by-135-foot structure was built in October 2009. The dome, located at the Union training centre south of Ottawa, allows courses to run throughout the winter months. OETIO was one of just six training providers to have its application for funding approved, with the ACG allocating a […]
OETIO has been awarded $400,000 by the government of Ontario to renovate the dome at the Morrisburg campus.
The money, which was obtained through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant (ACG), will be used to replace the dome’s covering, which has been in place since the 400-by-135-foot structure was built in October 2009. The dome, located at the Union training centre south of Ottawa, allows courses to run throughout the winter months.
OETIO was one of just six training providers to have its application for funding approved, with the ACG allocating a total of $1.75 million to support apprenticeship training projects.
Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said, “We are grateful to Premier Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini for the award of $400,000 for the renovation of the dome in Morrisburg, which will ensure our apprentices continue to learn their trade in a safe and controlled environment whatever the weather.
“Having invested nearly $300 million in training over the past three decades and with a third training centre soon to open its gates near Barrie, Local 793 is pleased to have a partner in government that recognizes the importance of attracting more young people to the skilled trades and giving them the tools they need to build rewarding careers and brighter futures.”
The government’s push to modernize facilities and expand access to training is designed to build a skilled workforce capable of delivering $236 billion in planned infrastructure projects.
The dome allows apprentices the opportunity to hone their skills year-round.The giant dome under construction at the Morrisburg Campus in 2009.
OETIO is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course. Surface Mining Common Core has been designed to prepare IUOE Local 793 members to work in surface mining environment. The course follows the modular training standards for the Common Core component of Surface Miner Program #770210 provided by the province of Ontario, which includes: U5030: Work Safely in the Job Environment U5031: Perform General Lock Out and Tag on Prime Movers and other Related Equipment U5032: Operate Hand and Power Tools The course is offered online, which enables […]
OETIO is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course.
Surface Mining Common Core has been designed to prepare IUOE Local 793 members to work in surface mining environment.
The course follows the modular training standards for the Common Core component of Surface Miner Program #770210 provided by the province of Ontario, which includes:
U5030: Work Safely in the Job Environment
U5031: Perform General Lock Out and Tag on Prime Movers and other Related Equipment
U5032: Operate Hand and Power Tools
The course is offered online, which enables members to conveniently receive an OETIO issued certificate of completion ahead of being dispatched to work at a surface mine.
Surface Mining Common Core will take approximately 4 hours to complete and includes a variety of interactive activities, videos, and quizzes to maximize engagement and retention of knowledge.
Business Manager Mike Gallagher provides a video update for Local 793 members as the country heads into the Victoria Day long weekend. It has been an incredibly productive spring for the Union, capped by the return visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney to Oakville at the end of April. He used the occasion to announce his Team Canada Strong measure, a $6 billion effort aimed at recruiting, training and hiring up to 100,000 Red Seal tradespeople in the next five years. You can read all about the PM’s visit […]
Business Manager Mike Gallagher provides a video update for Local 793 members as the country heads into the Victoria Day long weekend.
It has been an incredibly productive spring for the Union, capped by the return visit of Prime Minister Mark Carney to Oakville at the end of April. He used the occasion to announce his Team Canada Strong measure, a $6 billion effort aimed at recruiting, training and hiring up to 100,000 Red Seal tradespeople in the next five years. You can read all about the PM’s visit and the details of the government’s investment here.
Brother Gallagher also delivers more good news for members, including:
the new training centre in Oro-Medonte set to be completed later in the summer
the purchase of the property next door to our HQ which will help us train more Operators
the promise of good jobs in the North
the Union’s expansion into the railroad sector – with 300 new members from A&B Rail coming over from LIUNA 183
a big jurisdictional dispute win recorded against the Labourers at the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
important information on the Pension and Benefits plans
If all that wasn’t enough, it looks like the sun might even be making a comeback!
We wish you and your families a happy Victoria Day long weekend!
Mobile crane apprentice Christian MacInnis has been crowned OETIO’s 2026 Skills Ontario Competition winner. MacInnis (middle) demonstrated a deft touch and keen understanding of cranes during last week’s event at the Toronto Congress Centre in Mississauga, earning him the coveted gold medal ahead of runner-up Michael Tan (left) and third-placed Andrew McCaffrey (right). In addition to the three medallists, the Mobile Crane Level 4 apprentices competing included Kevin Cordeiro, Austin Giblen, Joshua Laur, Laryssa Manders and Joshua Marentette. Retired members Dan Davie and Vince Prout again had the tough task […]
Mobile crane apprentice Christian MacInnis has been crowned OETIO’s 2026 Skills Ontario Competition winner.
MacInnis (middle) demonstrated a deft touch and keen understanding of cranes during last week’s event at the Toronto Congress Centre in Mississauga, earning him the coveted gold medal ahead of runner-up Michael Tan (left) and third-placed Andrew McCaffrey (right).
In addition to the three medallists, the Mobile Crane Level 4 apprentices competing included Kevin Cordeiro, Austin Giblen, Joshua Laur, Laryssa Manders and Joshua Marentette.
Retired members Dan Davie and Vince Prout again had the tough task of selecting OETIO’s top apprentice, judging each apprentice on their pre-operational inspections, control operations, post-operation procedures and overall efficiency during a series of practical tests.
Four generations of Chénier family Operating Engineers were honoured at the 31st Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in Winnipeg today. The Local 793 dynasty began by Aza Chénier just after the Second World World War has been continued by his son Mike, now retired, grandson André, an IUOE International Representative in Ottawa, and great-grandsons Zachary and Jeremy. The four were featured in a video tribute that was filmed over two days at the family home and at the OETIO training campus in Morrisburg. Highlighting the impact Operating […]
Four generations of Chénier family Operating Engineers were honoured at the 31st Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) in Winnipeg today.
The Local 793 dynasty began by Aza Chénier just after the Second World World War has been continued by his son Mike, now retired, grandson André, an IUOE International Representative in Ottawa, and great-grandsons Zachary and Jeremy.
The four were featured in a video tribute that was filmed over two days at the family home and at the OETIO training campus in Morrisburg.
Highlighting the impact Operating Engineers have had on shaping Canada over the decades and the benefits that Unions have on workers and their families, the film received a standing ovation from delegates gathered at the RBC Convention Centre hall.
Business Manager Mike Gallagher is leading the Local 793 delegation in Winnipeg, which includes President Dave Turple, Labour Relations Manager Melissa Atkins-Mahaney and Director of Operations Ken Lew.
The CLC convention has brought together thousands of delegates from across the country to organize, strategize and show the power of workers coming together.
Deadline for applications for the Ray Goodfellow Scholarship Fund is May 22, 2026. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a child or grandchild of one of the following: A Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO) contractor company owner, or An IUOE Local 793 member in good standing who is employed by a company that is an active member of the CRAO that works in the crane rental or concrete pump sectors. To learn more: iuoelocal793.org/why-join/awards/
Deadline for applications for the Ray Goodfellow Scholarship Fund is May 22, 2026. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a child or grandchild of one of the following:
A Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO) contractor company owner, or
An IUOE Local 793 member in good standing who is employed by a company that is an active member of the CRAO that works in the crane rental or concrete pump sectors.
Our mobile crane Apprentices were going for gold on Tuesday at the annual Skills Ontario competition at the Toronto Congress Centre in Mississauga, the largest skilled trades and technologies competition in the country. Eight apprentices were put through a series of practical exercises in front of sharp-eyed judges and retired members Dan Davey and Vince Prout, while they also had to complete a written theory test as part of the contest. OETIO staff were also on site with the simulator trailer, giving some of the thousands of young people […]
Our mobile crane Apprentices were going for gold on Tuesday at the annual Skills Ontario competition at the Toronto Congress Centre in Mississauga, the largest skilled trades and technologies competition in the country.
Eight apprentices were put through a series of practical exercises in front of sharp-eyed judges and retired members Dan Davey and Vince Prout, while they also had to complete a written theory test as part of the contest.
OETIO staff were also on site with the simulator trailer, giving some of the thousands of young people in attendance on Monday and Tuesday the chance to sit in the Operator’s hot seat and have their questions about a career in the skilled trades answered. The winning Apprentice will be announced later this week.
