613-521-6565
Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 527
Representing working men & women in Eastern Ontario
Geographic Jurisdiction
ottawa
CORNWALL
SMITHS FALLS
RENFREW
PERTH
BROCKVILLE
CARLETON PLACE
MISSISSIPPI MILLS
ARNPRIOR
ROCKLAND
HAWSBURY
PEMBROKE
PETAWAWA
members benefit from:
IMPROVED WAGES
(continue scrolling for wage examples)
EXTENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
which includes life insurance, medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, legal, training and more!
PENSION
MORE WORK OPPORTUNITIES
WAGE RATES PACKAGE EXAMPLES
Below are common classification of labourers working under a LiUNA Collective Agreement in the Ottawa region.
Wage rates depend on a labourer’s skills, qualifications, the type of work they are performing and the construction project type.
Contact a Union Representative for more details.
Industrial, Commercial & Institutionnal
includes concrete forming, masonry, restoration work, waterproofind, and more
| Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (1st year) | $28.16 /hour | $21.75 | $2.17 | $3.74 | $0.50 |
| Apprentice (2nd year) | $43.84 /hour* | $28.39 | $2.84 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| Apprentice (3rd year) | $50.08 /hour* | $34.06 | $3.41 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| General Labourer | $54.14 /hour* | $37.75 | $3.78 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| Certified welder | $54.62 /hour* | $38.19 | $3.82 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| Cement Finisher | $59.69 /hour* | $42.80 | $4.28 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| Mason Tender | $54.81 /hour* | $38.36 | $3.84 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
| Flagperson | $48.83 /hour* | $32.93 | $3.29 | $3.74 | $8.87 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Heavy Civil (NCRBA)
(National Capital Road Builders Association) includes road building, sewer & watermain, tunnel work, bridge construction, cub & sidewalks, and more
| Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labourer (6-12 months experience) | $48.41 /hour* | $34.03 | $3.40 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Labourer | $51.45 /hour* | $36.79 | $3.68 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| General Labourer | $53.29 /hour* | $38.46 | $3.85 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Semi-Skilled Labourer | $52.43 /hour* | $37.77 | $3.78 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Pipelayer | $54.11 /hour* | $39.21 | $3.92 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Certified welder | $54.94 /hour* | $39.96 | $4.00 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Labourer (bridges) | $52.30 /hour* | $37.56 | $3.76 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Cement Finisher (bridges) | $53.44 /hour* | $38.60 | $3.86 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Carpenter-Formsetter (bridges) | $56.58 /hour* | $41.45 | $4.15 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
| Flagperson | $44.30 /hour* | $30.29 | $3.03 | $3.83 | $7.15 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Demolition
includes wrecking, demolition, dismantling and salvaging, asbestos abatement, and more
| Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly wage rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labourer | $54.46 /hour* | $39.95 | $4.00 | $4.59 | $8.92 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $61.02 /hour* | $43.19 | $4.32 | $4.59 | $8.92 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Utilities
Includes work related to utilities (such as Bell, Rogers, etc.)
| Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Labourer | $46.06 /hour* | $31.12 | $3.11 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
| Skilled Labourer | $49.30 /hour* | $34.06 | $3.41 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
| Driller | $49.80 /hour* | $34.52 | $3.45 | $3.76 | $8.07 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
Pipeline distribution
includes work related to distribution gas networks
| Classification | Total Compensation Package | Hourly Wage Rate | Vacation Pay (10%) | Contributions to benefit fund | Contributions to pension fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labourer | $59.61 /hour* | $41.24 | $4.12 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
| Skilled Labourer | $60.36 /hour* | $41.91 | $4.19 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
| Driller | $61.02 /hour* | $42.51 | $4.25 | $4.21 | $10.05 |
*the above hourly rates are effective as of May 2024; the total compensation package includes the hourly wage rates, vacation pay, benefits fund contributions and pension fund contributions.
For more information on other Collective Agreements, contact a Union Representative at
613-521-6565
There are 4 ways to join LiUNA Local 527
REGULAR MEMBER
APPRENTICE MEMBER
FLAGPERSON
ORGANIZE YOUR WORKPLACE
to join as a
Regular Member
Requires proof of 4,000 hours of construction experience
Experience must be in the following industries: concrete forming, road building, bridge construction, asphalt paving, demolition, masonry/mason tending, restoration, drilling & blasting, utilities, pipeline mainline and/or distribution, landscaping.
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
to join as an
Apprentice Member
If you are looking to start a new career in construction
Construction Craft Worker 450A
Red Seal Apprenticeship that allows you to earn wages as you learn
It involves 2 levels of in-class training in our Training Centre
&
PAID on the job training with our region’s TOP EMPLOYERS in the construction industry
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
to join as a
Flagperson only
be dispatched to work as a Flagperson only
*Initiation fee & monthly union dues payment is required to obtain a membership.
Organizing Your Workplace
Do you already work in a related field but don’t have BENEFITS, PENSION or UNION WAGES?
We could help you and your coworkers
Contact the Union Office at 613-521-6565 and ask to speak with an Organizer – they will gladly explain your options!
