Building Up

Congratulations to our Building Up trainees who recently graduated from the CCW program at George Brown College! 🎉

This is such a special milestone and a proud moment for everyone involved. From showing up, learning new skills, and putting in the work, these graduates are continuing to build strong foundations for their futures in the trades.

We’re so proud of this achievement and excited to see where they go next. Congratulations to our CCW graduates! 🎓💙

Need extra hands this summer? We’ve got you covered. 💪

From early starts to late finishes, Building Up trainees and alumni are ready to support crews with reliable temp labour when extra hands are needed most.

Our temp labour support is flexible, practical, and built for busy project seasons, short-term staffing gaps, and changing site needs. It also gives trainees and alumni the chance to keep building their experience, confidence, and careers in the trades.

Flexible temp labour and free trials are available.

Connect with us:
Aliza Simon
Employer Partnership Manager
[email protected]
416-919-3384

Meet Jim Peterson, our Labour Division Site Supervisor, whose work is rooted in skill, patience, and a deep commitment to people 👷‍♂️💙

Jim first came to Building Up during the uncertainty of COVID, simply looking for work. What he found, however, was something much more meaningful. After reading about our mission, he felt strongly drawn to the purpose behind the work and knew he wanted to be part of it. Not just to build structures, but to help build confidence, opportunity, and new pathways for others. That purpose has kept him here for the past 6 years.

With 31 years in construction, Jim brings a wealth of hands-on experience. From starting out as a labourer in new home construction, to learning framing, running his own renovation company for nearly a decade, and working in underground hydro, he has truly seen every side of the industry. Today, he brings all of that knowledge to Building Up, where he uses it to mentor and train the next generation of skilled trades workers 🛠️

What means the most to Jim is the people. As a site supervisor, he values the one-on-one moments, learning what trainees hope to achieve, teaching foundational skills, and then watching them succeed on their own for the first time. That moment of pride and accomplishment is something he describes as priceless ✨

One story that has stayed with him is from a trainee named Carl. After working together on a full renovation project, Carl asked to borrow tools over the weekend so he could try repairs at home. He came back with photos and pride in the work he had completed on his own. That experience, and many like it, remind Jim exactly why this work matters.

We are proud to have Jim on our team, sharing his experience, patience, and belief in what people can achieve with the right support around them 💙

We’re grateful to Meridian Credit Union for their continued partnership through Reframe and for the thoughtful, community-centred approach they bring to this work.

Meridian’s commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening communities and building a better future for all aligns deeply with the work we do every day at Building Up. Their ongoing support helps us continue creating pathways for people to build skills, confidence and long-term stability through meaningful careers in the trades.

We’re proud to partner with an organization that leads with purpose and invests in the potential of people and communities.

Thank you, Meridian, for continuing to stand with us and the futures our participants are building.