Reinforcing steel installers find their distinct skills in high demand – by Richard Gilbert, Journal of Commerce, Canada
“The process to make the reinforcing steel installer a Red Seal trade separate from the iron worker general was initiated by Alberta, where this trade is known as Ironworker, Ironworker — Structural/Ornamental, and Ironworker — Reinforcing,’ said Lindsey Langill, director of Red Seal with the Industry Training Authority (ITA).
“In order for a trade to be considered for Red Seal approval, three jurisdictions must have the trade designated. Reinforcing steel installer must be a stand alone trade before it could be brought forward at a national level.”
Even though efforts in B.C. to have the steel installer program certified were developed outside the province, there is still a lot of local interest in this program.