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Local 71

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Servicing Ottawa, Gatineau, Cornwall & Pembroke

United Association (UA) Local 71 is a premier construction trade union of Plumbers, Steamfitters, Welders and Apprentices. We serve the National Capital Region of Ottawa and Gatineau and south east to Cornwall.

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Training

With our continued commitment to training, members will keep pace with new technology and remain the best-trained workforce, in our industry!

UA Trades Training

UA Trades Training

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training

Safety Training

Safety Training

Industries We Serve

At UA Local 71, our expertise spans a diverse range of industries, reflecting our commitment to excellence and adaptability. From construction and fabrication to residential developments and essential services, our team consistently delivers unparalleled skills and dedication across all sectors. Explore our offerings to discover the breadth and depth of our capabilities.

Industrial - Commercial - Institutional

Industrial - Commercial - Institutional

High Rise Residential

High Rise Residential

Low Rise Residential

Low Rise Residential

Residential Housing

Residential Housing

Service Sector

Service Sector

Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline

Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline

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News and Announcements

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We are Looking for Licensed Plumbers!

Join the United Association (UA) – Elevate Your Plumbing Career

Are you a skilled journeyman plumber looking for better pay, stronger benefits, and a union that has your back?

UA Local 71 is actively seeking experienced licensed journeyperson plumbers to join our strong brotherhood and sisterhood of professional tradespeople.
The UA provides Competitive Wages, Training, Comprehensive Benefits and a Defined Benefits Pension Plan as well as many other perks and benefits.

Be part of something bigger!

UA Canada represents over 62,000 Pipe Trades Men and Women across Canada.
Follow the link below to apply online
UA Local 71 Online Application

  • Posted on Aug 7, 2025

Upcoming Courses

BLUE PRINT READING

  • Course Code: BLUE
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the trade related drawings and methods of simplifying related drawings and illustrate the simplicity of functions the use of certain reading devices.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 10, 2025 Wed. Dec 3, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

CAD FOR PIPE TRADES

  • Course Code: CAD
  • Description: The student will learn how to read and design 3D models, including piping, equipment, supports, generation isometric and orthographic drawings.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 9, 2025 Tue. Dec 2, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Hydronic practical

  • Course Code: HYD
  • Description: This hands-on course is designed for the students to learn different methods of hydronic installation and understand the complexity of the piping requirements of the hydronic systems.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 10, 2025 Wed. Dec 3, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

hydronic Theory

  • Course Code: HYDRON
  • Description: The student will learn different methods of hydronic piping systems like chilled water cooling, hot water heating, steam/condensate systems for heating and ground source heat pump systems. The student will also learn different type of pumps and the requirements associate with the piping system.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 10, 2025 Wed. Dec 3, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

INTERMEDIATE PLUMBING

  • Course Code: IN.PLU
  • Description: This class is designed for the apprentices to bring their knowledge up to date on the standard plumbing terms and definitions for the purpose of understanding and interpreting the provincial and National plumbing codes. The apprentice will learn the code requirements for the waste and venting system by producing drain plans, stack elevations and water lines diagrams.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Sep 18, 2025 Thu. Dec 11, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING

  • Course Code: INTRO
  • Description: The class is designed to learn the basic plumbing theory and design, the safety and regulations true the Plumbing code book guiding the installation of the plumbing systems. The student will learn how to interprets different plumbing symbols and get familiarised with different type of materials used in the plumbing systems.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Mon. Sep 8, 2025 Mon. Dec 8, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Tue. Sep 9, 2025 Tue. Dec 2, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

LEVEL # 1 WELDER

  • Course Code: LEV#1
  • Description: This course is designed for the students to have hands-on for arc welding, cutting plates and the proper preparation for the welding. The students will progress onto open root butt weld in all positions. Upon the completion of the course the student will understand the proper methods and techniques used in the piping industry
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 9, 2025 Tue. Dec 2, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

LEVEL # 2 & 3 WELDER APPRENTICES

  • Course Code: LEV2-3
  • Description: This course is designed for the students to have hands-on welding classes. The student will learn the welding procedures included in the piping industry for the Stick process, Tig process and Mig process. The student will have performed in house welding exams and demonstrate the knowledge acquired in the class.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 10, 2025 Wed. Dec 3, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

OXY ACETYLENE SAFETY & CUTTING

  • Course Code: OXY
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the students to become thoroughly familiar and to recognize the safety standards for the Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting operations in our piping Industry.
  • Usual Hours: 0.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Mon. Sep 8, 2025 Mon. Dec 8, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

PIPEFITTING

  • Course Code: PIPE
  • Description:
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Thu. Sep 11, 2025 Thu. Dec 4, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

SAFE HOISTING & RIGGING

  • Course Code: SH&R
  • Description: The student will learn the basic guidelines and the fundamentals of safe hoisting and rigging in the piping industry. The information covers the ropes and nots the hoisting equipment from cranes to chain block and rigging hardware from rope clips to spreader beams using the correct procedures for inspection, maintenance, and operation.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Mon. Sep 8, 2025 Mon. Dec 8, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Thu. Sep 11, 2025 Thu. Dec 4, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

technologies in Piping Trades

  • Course Code: TECH
  • Description: This course will prepare the students to a wide variety of new technologies in the pipe trades. A wide range of interactive tools such as Trimble Total Station will be explored in this class. At the end of this course the student will be more confident using the new technologies in the pipe trade.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Tue. Sep 9, 2025 Tue. Dec 2, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Trade Math

  • Course Code: MATH
  • Description: This course is designed to teach the students the math in the trade including fractions-adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying. Converting fractions to decimals Metric & Imperial conversions Temperature conversions
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Mon. Sep 8, 2025 Mon. Dec 8, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Wed. Sep 10, 2025 Wed. Dec 3, 2025 13 UA Local 71 Training Centre

U.A. ORIENTATION

  • Course Code: U.A.
  • Description: The student will learn the collective agreements, the employees benefits plan, the UA Standard for Excellence, the UA culture and safety protocols.
  • Usual Hours: 39.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Wed. Sep 17, 2025 Wed. Dec 10, 2025 1 UA Local 71 Training Centre
Thu. Sep 18, 2025 Thu. Dec 18, 2025 14 UA Local 71 Training Centre

Newly Licenced

Congratulations to the following members for obtaining their licenses. You should be proud of your achievement!

Plumbers & Steamfitters Licence

Congratulations to Nathaniel Bassettwho has successfully completed his apprenticeship and is now a Licensed Plumber!

Welder's License

Congratulations to Patrick Clough who has successfully completed his apprenticeship and is now a Licensed Welder!

Notices of Death

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard McKinnon on May 1, 2025

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of LES JARDINS DU SOUVENIR FUNERAL HOME located at 75 Fournier Boulevard in Gatineau. The family will be present from 1:30 p.m. to receive condolences.
Read the obituary

Happy Birthday!

to our UA Local 71 Members celebrating today.
We hope your day is full of joy. Best wishes from the union!

  • Sylvain Dupont
  • Ryan Laframboise
  • Patrick Viau
  • Sebastien Wakim
  • Theo Hoogeveen
  • Abdulrahman Kandar-aboudy

Join UA Local 71

Join the union in either apprenticeship, or if you are already a certified plumber, steamfitter or welder, as a journeyman.

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