Training opportunities

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

This is an online course. There is no charge for Division A members working in construction. The cost for Division B and C members is $24. Contact the Training Coordinator to receive your login information.

Pipeline safety

This is an online course. There is no charge for Division A members because their contractors contribute to a training fund. The registration fee for Division B and C members is $40. Contact the Training Coordinator to receive your login information. Certificates for the Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) are only valid for 3 years.

Professional Driver Improvement Course

This is an online course. Contact the Training Coordinator to receive your login information.

Fork lift training bursary

Members in A and C divisions who require fork lift training (including rough terrain training) may be eligible for a bursary of 50% of the cost of training. You must be a member in good standing and provide the name, location and phone number of the training provider as well as the date and location of the course to the Training School two weeks before it takes place. Members will be advised of the amount of reimbursement they will receive, if any, at least one week before the course begins.

H2S Alive

Members in A and C divisions who submit their proof of payment and copy of their certificate to the Training School may be reimbursed for 50% of the cost of the course.

St. John’s Ambulance Level 1 First Aid

Teamsters are usually the most mobile members of the workforce on a job site and may be the first to arrive at an accident. Your knowledge of how to treat an injured worker may very well prevent further injury or death.
A and C division members who attend a St. John’s Ambulance Level 1 First Aid course and submit their proof of payment to the Training School are eligible for a 100% refund from the school.

Watch this site for more courses coming in August: Commercial Driver Vehicle Inspection, Hours of Service, Mass & Size & Cargo Securement.

For more information on training, contact the Training Coordinator or call the Joint Training School at
604-874-3654.