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Pay in the GTA

What construction and trades jobs pay per hour

The middle column is what a typical worker earns. New workers usually start near the low end; experienced workers earn more.

JobStartingTypicalExperienced
Construction labourer / helper$18.00$30.00$43.50
Carpenter$22.00$36.00$48.43
Electrician$20.62$34.86$51.40
Plumber$24.93$35.20$53.09

Source: Government of Canada Job Bank, Toronto Region hourly wages (updated November 19, 2025): NOC 75110, NOC 72310, NOC 72200, NOC 72300. Ontario's minimum wage is $17.95 an hour from October 1, 2026, so no figure here is shown below it.

Jobs we help with

Common construction and trades jobs and what you need

Construction labourer

Help on site: carry materials, clean up, dig, set up and assist the trades.

You need: Working at Heights training, safety boots and hard hat, and steady work.

Carpenter

Build forms, frames, finishing and installations.

You need: Your own hand tools, experience you can describe, and safety training.

Electrician

Install and repair wiring and equipment on job sites.

You need: In Ontario, a Certificate of Qualification (309A) or a registered apprenticeship.

Plumber

Install and repair pipes and fixtures in new and existing buildings.

You need: A Certificate of Qualification (306A) or a registered apprenticeship.

What employers ask for

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  • Working at Heights training from an approved Ontario provider for anyone who may use fall protection.
  • WHMIS and site safety. Bring your certificates to the interview.
  • Electrician and plumber are compulsory trades in Ontario: you need a Certificate of Qualification or a registered apprenticeship.
  • Your own boots, hard hat and basic tools.
  • A way to reach sites early: a car or a clear transit plan.
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Questions construction and trades employers really ask

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What safety training do you have?
Name each one with the date: Working at Heights, WHMIS, First Aid. Bring copies.
What tools do you own?
List them. Owning your basic tools shows you are serious.
Tell me about a project you worked on.
Say the type of building, your job on it, and what you learned.
How do you get to job sites?
Be clear: car, ride, or transit, and how early you can arrive.
Do you have questions for us?
Ask where the sites are and how long the project runs.
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Good to know

I am a trade worker from another country. How do I work in my trade here?
For compulsory trades like electrician and plumber, apply to Skilled Trades Ontario to have your experience assessed. You can work as a labourer or helper while you wait.
Do I need Working at Heights?
If you could work where fall protection is used, yes. It is a one-day course from an approved provider.
Do you charge me anything?
No. Excelone never charges job seekers.
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