IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Stands Test Of Time

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH). For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of […]

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH).

For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of individuals, including pensioners, single-parent families, the mentally and physically challenged, and others who have faced challenges in Toronto’s competitive real estate market.

The construction and development of the 15-storey residential building at 2020 Don Mills Road in North York began in the fall of 1991 and when completed two years later, the building included 221 separate rental units, consisting of 76 one-bedroom units, 124 two-bedroom units and 21 three-bedroom units. 130 of the units were subsidized and 14 of those were fully accessible.

The building officially opened on November 12, 1993.

The Local 793 NPH board of directors have continuously worked to maintain and improve the building itself and the amenities it provides, including the formation of a vibrant tenants’ association and seniors’ club and creating a children’s play area and gym. By focusing on the needs of residents and not the bottom line, IUOE Local 793 is proud of its legacy in creating a place that so many people continue to call home.

(L to R): Jeff Hewitt (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH vice president), Justin O’Neill (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH president), Dave Turple (Local 793 vice president and former Local 793 NPH president), Bob Aykler (property manager), Lars Kristjansen (Local 793 NPH board member/resident), Bob Brook (Local 793 business rep and Local 793 NPH board member), and Mike Scott (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH treasurer).
(L to R): Jeff Hewitt (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH vice president), Justin O’Neill (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH president), Dave Turple (Local 793 vice president and former Local 793 NPH president), Bob Aykler (property manager), Lars Kristjansen (Local 793 NPH board member/resident), Bob Brook (Local 793 business rep and Local 793 NPH board member), and Mike Scott (Local 793 executive board member and Local 793 NPH treasurer).
Tenants at the non-profit apartment building in Toronto celebrated the 30th anniversary.
Tenants at the non-profit apartment building in Toronto celebrated the 30th anniversary.
Construction on Local 793’s non-profit housing development in Toronto began in fall 1991 and officially opened in November 1993.
Construction on Local 793’s non-profit housing development in Toronto began in fall 1991 and officially opened in November 1993.

The OETIO’s Top Guns

Three Local 793 mobile crane apprentices were presented with medals for receiving top marks at the 2019 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 7 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The event is the largest skilled trade and technological competition in Canada. It featured 70 skilled trades and technologies contests, with more than 2,400 competitors from high […]

Three Local 793 mobile crane apprentices were presented with medals for receiving top marks at the 2019 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 7 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

The event is the largest skilled trade and technological competition in Canada. It featured 70 skilled trades and technologies contests, with more than 2,400 competitors from high schools, colleges and training centres across Ontario.

In the competition, mobile crane apprentices were put through a series of practical exercises and had to complete a written test.

L to R (standing): Assistant director of training and apprenticeship Jeff Hewitt, apprentices Jacob Murphy, Jarrod Knight, Jesse Velcich (bronze medal winner), Nick Petitta, Mat Wilhelm (silver medal winner), Ben Gerber (gold medal winner), Kyle Comeau, and Brian Alexander, director of training and apprenticeship for OETIO Oakville.

L to R (kneeling): OETIO Oakville instructors Walter Hollasch and Avery Moodie.