IBB Job Opportunity
Updated Jan 6th, 2023
Attached job posting for an international organizer for the industrial sector of operations in Canada.
To Apply please follow the instructions in the attachment.
To Apply please follow the instructions in the attachment.

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Regular Monthly Meeting
Updated Jan 5th, 2023
Please be advised there will be a union meeting at the Truro Union Hall on January 11th. The meeting will start at 6:00 PM.
2023 International Scholarship
Updated Jan 5th, 2023
Filling the Gap
(Nova Scotia)
Updated December 19th, 2022
Congratulations to the group of 10 students who attended the filling the gap welder program at the Nova Scotia Training Centre. With lots of hard work and dedication the group achieved plenty of success. There were a total of 26 welding tickets acquired over the 8 week program. We would also like to thank Ready Arc training & Testing for their partnership and Mark Palmer for instructing. We are extremely happy with the success of the program. CWB Group, UTIP, & Boilermakers National Training are instrumental in the delivery of this training, without them we would be unable to offer this industry leading training.
Tickets Acquired
Tickets Acquired
- ASME IX - 4 Position - 5 Tickets
- ASME IX - F3/F4 - 3
- ASME IX- F6/F4- 6
- CWB Stick - 8
- CWB Flux -2
- New Brunswick Qualified- 2
Training Schedule for 2023
Updated January 6th, 2023
Please be advised online training is no longer offered in Nova Scotia for confined space or Fall protection.
Training Offered for Local 73 Members
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (2 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS IN YEAR 1&2
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS
FIT TEST PRACTIAL & THEROY
WHIMIS GHS (2015)
FIRST AID TRAINING
AUDION METRIC TRAINING
TRAINING NEEDED FOR OTHER LOCALS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS ONTARIO (WAH)- NEEDED FOR ANY JOB IN LOCAL 128 (3 YEARS)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- CONFINED SPACE (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- FALL PROTECTION (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
CSTS- CONTACT TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION TO ENROLL (506)634-7389
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (2 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NOVA SCOTIA CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NB
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - CONFINED SPACE (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS IN YEAR 1&2
NEW BRUNSWICK CONSTRUSTION SAFETY (NSCSA) - FALL PROTECTION (3 YEARS) ACCEPTED IN NS
FIT TEST PRACTIAL & THEROY
WHIMIS GHS (2015)
FIRST AID TRAINING
AUDION METRIC TRAINING
TRAINING NEEDED FOR OTHER LOCALS
WORKING AT HEIGHTS ONTARIO (WAH)- NEEDED FOR ANY JOB IN LOCAL 128 (3 YEARS)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- CONFINED SPACE (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
ENERGY SAFETY CANADA (ESC)- FALL PROTECTION (NEEDED FOR WORK IN WESTERN CANADA)
CSTS- CONTACT TRAINING DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION TO ENROLL (506)634-7389
Boilermakers Local 73
50th Anniversary
REMEMBERING THE PAST, SHAPING THE FUTURE
Members & Guests are cordially invited to participate in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Boilermakers Local 73 on February 18, 2023.
We will be hosting a dinner and dance at the Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance / Live Band
A block of rooms has been reserved under the Boilermaker name at the Westin Nova Scotian for the evening of February 18, 2023. You must book your room direct by calling (902) 421-1000 – or – click here.
Please also confirm your attendance with our office at (506) 634-7386 by January 20, 2023.
We look forward to your presence at this event.
We will be hosting a dinner and dance at the Westin Nova Scotian, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance / Live Band
A block of rooms has been reserved under the Boilermaker name at the Westin Nova Scotian for the evening of February 18, 2023. You must book your room direct by calling (902) 421-1000 – or – click here.
Please also confirm your attendance with our office at (506) 634-7386 by January 20, 2023.
We look forward to your presence at this event.

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Filling the Gap
Pressure Welder Program
Open spots remaining for the filling the gap pressure welder training program.
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
To register please contact Local 73's training department. (506) 634-7389
The program will run from October 24th - December 15th, 2022. It will consist of 8 weeks of welder training. More information can be found by clicking HERE
Thank You
Updated Aug 25th, 2022
Local 73 would like to thank Monte McNaughton for visiting our Saint John, NB Facility. His interest in supporting blue collar workers and government supporting skilled trades is what is need to meet industry demands in the future.
Monte is an MPP form Ontario and his portfolio was expanded to include Training and Skills Development in October 2019. In this role, he is on a mission to spread opportunity and connect people with good jobs in their communities, particularly in the skilled trades. #WorkingForWorkers
Monte is an MPP form Ontario and his portfolio was expanded to include Training and Skills Development in October 2019. In this role, he is on a mission to spread opportunity and connect people with good jobs in their communities, particularly in the skilled trades. #WorkingForWorkers
2022 Local 73 Bursary Winners
Updated August 3rd, 2022
Local 73 would like to congratulate all the 2022 Bursary winners and thank all applicants for their interest. All winner will recive $1000 to help with post secondary schooling. The winners are listed below:
- Amy Caissie - (Father Clint Caissie)
- Mathis Fournier - (Father Michel Fournier)
- Alyssa Morneault - (Father Steve Morneault)
- Marissa Chiasson - (Father Alain Chiasson)
- Benjamin Snow - (Father George Snow)
- Emma Cameron - (Father Richard Cameron)
GPMA Agreement
Updated July 21th, 2022

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NMA Agreement
Updated July 21th, 2022

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New IBB Membership Cards
Updated Feb 25th, 2022
Please be advised new membership cards have been sent out for local 73 members. Please remember to check you mail.
Boilermaker Job Ready App
Recognizing the mobility of our workforce and utilizing the benefits of smartphone technology, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (Canada) is pleased to announce the official launch of the first smartphone app for all Boilermaker members.With the new "Boilermaker Job Ready" App on their smartphone or tablet Members can read the latest announcements, confirm their core safety training certifications and update their contact information in just a few steps. This App is a work in progress and as it evolves, will become an invaluable tool to our membership.
If you don't have an online member account, click here to register.
The App Can be Downloaded at Google Play or the Apple App Store