IBEW Training Articles


  • Manulife / Ibew 1003 online tools explained in this short video. Learn how to access your retirement account online and see about various online tools and information available. To start the step by step tutorial, click the Manulife Icon below.


  • Another Job Tip from IBEW Hour Power Click on the video below to watch …


  • Below are links for the front and back pages of the Apprentice Work Report forms. Open each PDF file and print copies. Fill out the reports and bring them or mail them in to the Hall. Apprentice Work Report (front) Apprentice Work Report (back)


  • IBEW Local Union #1003 needs a few members that are prepared to be Shop Stewards on our jobsites. This position is one of the most vital in the labour movement, and labour accords it great respect. As Shop Steward you will become a guardian of the democratic rights of union members in their place of…


  • IBEW Construction Code of Excellence Click on the video below to watch …  


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  • The Employer and the Union both recognize it is in the best interest of all parties to maintain a safe work place, and that begins with relevant safety education culture. In recognition of this, the Union will facilitate a safety training program for the benefit of its members being “Ready for Work”. Such training will…


  •   To all IBEW Local Union staff and members: RE: Western JETS Course Reimbursement As a point of information at the last Western JETS board meeting it was decided to better engage our contractor partners, the following courses will no longer be reimbursed by the Western JETS and safety training will be provided by our…


  • Another handy tip from IBEW Hour Power Click on the video to watch …


  • There is a Bursary available for each of the four years of your apprenticeship. There is a requirement to be satisfied however. I quote from the application form (see below): ” IT IS REQUIRED THAT, IN ODER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS BURSARY, YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED AT LEAST FOUR (4) UNION MEETINGS IN THE LAST…


  • Safety eyewear for workers who wear glasses or contact lenses If your work exposes your eyes to hazards such as dust or chemicals, or to the risk of impact with tools, materials, or flying debris, you must wear safety eyewear. This requirement also applies to workers who wear prescription glasses or contact lenses. Regular prescription glasses…


  • How to increase the size of existing knock out …


  • Here are 4 videos from Hilti with basic information on using powder actuated tools. These videos refer to nails although we mainly use bolt inserts however most of the information applies to both.


  • How to make a rope eyelet for pulling. Present by Jim Knotts (really).


  • Save your hands when pulling in nylon pull string …  


  •   IBEW Canada in Conjunction with your Local are pleased to Announce the Renewal of 240 Prepaid Online Training Courses for You our Members and your Friends and Families We are pleased to announce that we have prepaid for courses covering subjects from Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 to WHMIS 2015 to Back Safety to…


  • Just a short video from IBEW Hour Power.  


  • In 1981, students from Selkirk College join others from institutions across the country to form the Canadian Federation of Students. The Federation is your union, it exists to make post-secondary education better and … (to read more follow the link below) Selkirk College Student’s Union