ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 296A
Native Residential Construction Worker
A Native Residential Construction Worker:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Skilled homebuilding supports safe, resilient housing in Indigenous communities.
Native residential construction workers perform foundation, framing, envelope, interior finishing and renovation work for homes in Indigenous communities.
4,480 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$54,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
First Nations housing projectscommunity construction programsresidential renovationremote and northern communitieslocal housing departments
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Native Residential Construction Worker ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway