Trades

Trades

Our Trades team offers a wide variety of trades services. Our seven trade shops are operated by skilled trades professionals who know the campus inside and out. We strive to deliver high quality artisanship at a competitive price and take great care to preserve the historic materials of our campus.  

Walso prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the University community. We have received specialized training and know how to manage workplace hazards, asbestos, and work at heights.

Trade shops

  • Carpentry 
  • Electrical 
  • Locksmith 
  • Machining
  • Plumbing 
  • Sheet metal  
  • Steam fitting 

Services

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Rates

Our rates are competitive. They include cost of labour for the skilled trades and all overhead costs. We charge for parts at cost. Your billing summary will include the cost of labour and parts.
GroupTrade codeRateOvertime rate*
Carpenters01$93.75$130.25
Electricians05/77$107.50$141.25
Locksmiths07$93.75$130.25
Machinists08$93.75$130.25
Tinsmith/sheetmetal09$93.75$130.25
Plumbers11$93.75$130.25
Steamfitters12$93.75$130.25
Trades drivers16$40.75$61.00

For unplanned work that occurs after hours (weekdays between 3:30 PM to 7 AM and any time on weekends), you will be charged for a minimum of four hours of work.

For planned overtime work, you will be charged at overtime rates for hours worked.