Ontario’s 2023 Standards Industry Advisory Committees

Please note:

A submission to Skilled Trades Ontario does not mean that you will be selected as a participant in a workshop session. You may be asked to review Ontario’s training or curriculum standards through the online survey.
For compulsory trades, participants and survey respondents must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification in Ontario.
There are two types of participants for Standards Industry Advisory Committees, formerly known as “workshops/sessions”, as defined below. If you do not match the criteria outlined as an Instructor or Subject Matter Expert/Trade Expert do not complete the process or submit an application to Skilled Trades Ontario. Please be advised that we are looking for individuals with direct experience or certification for the trade/occupation.

Instructors: are active Instructors teaching apprenticeship programs at a designated Training Delivery Agent (TDA) in Ontario.
Subject Matter Experts/Trade Experts*: are defined as someone who is actively working in their “trade/occupation” and is practicing elements of the trades scope of practice.

* An employer/sponsor who meets the Subject Matter Expert/Trade Expert criteria will be considered in this participant category.

For compulsory trades, you must hold a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification in your trade.
This is not a forum to find employment, find a sponsor for apprenticeship, submit a complaint about your trade/employer, find a Training Delivery Agent (TDA), or receive responses to questions about working in Ontario.

Qualifying Questions:

1. Do you live and work in Ontario?(Required)

Yes

No

2. Are you currently actively working in your trade/occupation?(Required)

Yes

No

3. Are you currently an instructor for a designated Training Delivery Agent (TDA)?(Required)

Yes

No

Personal Details:

4 a. First Name(Required)

4 b. Last Name(Required)

5. Email address(Required)

6 a. Phone Number(Required)

6 b. Phone number ext

7. STO Account No. / ID

If you are using only the keyboard for navigation, please follow the steps below to select one or more trades where you have experience as a Subject Matter Expert or Instructor.

Step 1: Press and hold the “ctrl” key until you finish the selection(s).
Step 2: Press the “Up/Down” arrows to navigate up and down the list of options.
Step 3: Press the “spacebar/space key” to select or unselect an option.
Step 4:Once you're finished with the selection(s), release the “ctrl” key and press “next” to more to the next step.

8. Following the directions above, which compulsory trade(s)/occupation(s) do you hold a valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification in?

If you are using only the keyboard for navigation, please follow the steps below to select one or more trades you have experience as a Subject Matter Expert or Instructor.

Step 1: Press and hold the “ctrl” key until you finish the selection(s).
Step 2: Press the “Up/Down” arrows to navigate up and down the list of options.
Step 3: Press the “spacebar/space key” to select or unselect an option.
Step 4:Once you're finished with the selection(s), release the “ctrl” key and press “next” to more to the next step.

9. Following the directions above, which non-compulsory trade(s)/occupation(s) do you have on-the-job experience or experience as an Instructor?

10 a. Are you fluent in French (reading and writing)?(Required)

Yes

No

10 b. Are you interested in supporting French Translation activities?(Required)

Yes

No

11 a. Indicate the Region which best represents where you are located.(Required)

11 b. Postal Code(Required)

12. Select the category which best represents your affiliation.(Required)

Union

Independent

Association

Employer/Sponsor

Group Sponsor

Training Delivery Agent (TDA)

13. Please describe why you made your selection.(Required)

Include relevant information as it relates to your experience in the trade(s) selected during step 3 and 4, and how that will support your areas of interest (Training Standards, Curriculum Standards or Examinations/Assessments).

14. Are you an industry representative (actively working “on the tools”) OR an active instructor (with a designated Training Delivery Agent (TDA))?(Required)

Industry Representative *

Instructor

Note: If you do not match the criteria outlined as an Instructor or Subject Matter Expert/Trade Expert do not complete the process or submit an application to Skilled Trades Ontario.

*An industry representative is defined as someone who is actively working “in their trade/occupation”, and is practicing elements of the trades scope of practice. This is inclusive of employers/sponsors who meet this criteria.

14 a. Indicate the length of time you have worked in the trade/occupation.(Required)

1-5 yrs

6-10 yrs

11-15 yrs

16+ yrs

14b. Describe your trade/occupation experience/area of expertise?(Required)

Include relevant information as it relates to your experience in the trade(s) selected during step 3 and 4, and how that will support your areas of interest (Training Standards, Curriculum Standards or Examinations/Assessments).

14c. Indicate the name of Training Delivery Agent (TDA) where you are an active instructor in Ontario.(Required)

Include relevant information as it relates to your experience in the trade(s) selected during step 3 and 4, and how that will support your areas of interest (Training Standards, Curriculum Standards or Examinations/Assessments).

15. What is your area of interest? Please select one or more of your area of interest.(Required)

Training Standards

Curriculum Standards

Examinations / Assessments

16. Do you want to be sent a product validation survey (as it applies to your selected trade/occupation)?(Required)

Yes

No

Review Your Submission:

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Alignment and Brakes Technician
Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
Auto Body Repairer
Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician
Automotive Service Technician
Electrician – Construction and Maintenance
Electrician – Domestic and Rural
Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician
Hairstylist
Hoisting Engineer — Mobile Crane Operator 1
Hoisting Engineer — Mobile Crane Operator 2
Hoisting Engineer — Tower Crane Operator
Motorcycle Technician
Plumber
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
Steamfitter
Transmission Technician
Truck and Coach Technician
Truck-Trailer Service Technician

Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner
Agricultural – Dairy Herdsperson
Agricultural – Fruit Grower
Agricultural – Swine Herdsperson
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Appliance Service Technician
Arborist
Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
Assistant Cook
Automotive Glass Technician
Automotive Painter
Baker
Baker-Patissier
Bearings Mechanic
Blacksmith
Brick and Stone Mason
Cabinetmaker
Cement (Concrete) Finisher
Chef
Child and Youth Worker
Child Development Practitioner
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
Concrete Pump Operator
Construction Boilermaker
Construction Craft Worker
Construction Millwright
Cook
Developmental Services Worker
Die Designer
Draftsperson Tool and Die Design
Draftsperson – Mechanical
Draftsperson – Plastic Mould Design
Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator
Educational Assistant
Electric Motor System Technician
Electrician (Signal Maintenance)
Electronic Service Technician
Elevating Devices Mechanic
Entertainment Industry Power Technician
Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic
Facilities Mechanic
Facilities Technician
Floor Covering Installer
Gemsetter/Goldsmith
General Carpenter
General Machinist
Hazardous Materials Worker
Heat and Frost Insulator
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator – Dozer
Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator
Heavy Equipment Operator — Tractor Loader Backhoe
Horse Groom
Horse Harness Maker
Horticultural Technician
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Information Technology – Contact Centre Customer Service Agent
Information Technology – Contact Centre Sales Agent
Information Technology – Contact Centre Technical Support Agent
Information Technology – Hardware Technician
Information Technology – Network Technician
Institutional Cook
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Ironworker – Generalist
Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental
Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson
Locksmith
Machine Tool Builder and Integrator
Marine Engine Technician
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Micro Electronics Manufacturer
Motive Power Machinist
Mould Designer
Mould Maker
Mould or Die Finisher
Native Clothing and Crafts Artisan
Native Residential Construction Worker
Network Cabling Specialist
Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker)
Packaging Machine Mechanic
Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential
Painter and Decorator — Industrial
Parts Technician
Pattern Maker
Powered Lift Truck Technician
Powerline Technician
Precast Concrete Erector
Precast Concrete Finisher
Pressure Systems Welder
Process Operator – Food Manufacturing
Process Operator – Power
Process Operator – Refinery, Chemical and Liquid Processes
Process Operator – Wood Products
Railway Car Technician
Recreation Vehicle Technician
Refractory Mason
Reinforcing Rodworker
Relay and Instrumentation Technician
Restoration Mason
Retail Meat Cutter
Roofer
Saddlery
Saw Filer/Fitter
Small Engine Technician
Special Events Coordinator
Surface Blaster
Surface Mount Assembler
Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter
Thin Film Technician
Tool and Cutter Grinder
Tool and Die Maker
Tool and Gauge Inspector
Tool/Tooling Maker
Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver
Turf Equipment Technician
Utility Arborist
Water Well Driller
Welder