Optimization Programs

Immigration Program

Immigration Program

The ability to provide qualified and experienced Boilermakers from Canada to Owners and Contractors in the United States during peak manpower periods is at the heart of the Immigration Program.  Since 1994, the Immigration Program has provided the paperwork and assistance to Canadian Boilermaker members – … read more

Verification Program

Verification Program

The Verification Program provides Contractors with instant access to each Boilermaker’s participation in training classes, current drug screenings and weld certifications.  Initially built as a telephone hotline in 1991, the system went online in 2001.  Since its inception, Boilermakers have been utilizing the service to … read more

Common Arc Program

Common Arc Program

The Common Arc Program conducts mass weld qualifications throughout the country with each welder obtaining a six-month certification from contractors and in some instances, the Owner community. Welding certification costs to Owners and Contractors have dropped by 95%. Established in 1988, the Common Arc Program … read more