Who We Are
IBEW CCO represents eleven IBEW Local Unions across the Province of Ontario, serving over 18,000 men and women working in various electrical sectors.
We are actively involved in protecting our membership, enforcing health and safety, and securing our market share through education and awareness.
Why Join Us
News & Media
Our popular 631A Network Cabling Specialist program has been featured in Electrical Business Magazine’s June 2022 Issue. In fact, it’s…
The IBEW and the ECAO work together to provide a strong and vibrant electrician apprenticeship program recognized as number one across the industry.
WHAT IS A 631A NETWORK CABLING SPECIALIST LICENSE? AND WHY IS THIS TRADE DESIGNATION IMPORTANT?
July 13, 2022
Communications and low voltage work is currently a voluntary trade in Ontario, meaning you don’t have to have a trade…
Local 353 steps up to host 2022 Skills Ontario Post Secondary Electrical Wiring Competition
May 3, 2022
It was a hard decision to make, the 2022 Skills Ontario Competitions would be held once more virtually via https://www.skillsontario.com/. …
At 12:01 a.m. on April 20, 2022, our brothers and sisters at IBEW Local 2029 legally began their strike after…
After two tournaments in hiatus, it was finally “Game On” and in typical style, Local 586 Ottawa gave a huge…
The Ontario Government is investing over $13 M to help train apprentices and journeypersons in electrical and low voltage fields.…
Working for You
Nothing is more important than safety. Electricians deserve to go home safe to their families at the end of every work day.
Occupational health and safety researcher Gavan Howe’s report on what the phrase "risk of harm" means to skilled tradespeople. The report detailed many potential sources of injury on work sites.
Advocacy: Research and Reporting
The IBEW CCO commissions studies from respected independent researchers to investigate issues that affect electricians, contractors, and the construction industry as a whole.
Events
We bring members closer together to promote our trade, strengthen ties, and have a lot of fun!
Every spring our locals participate in the Skills Ontario trades showcase and competition.
Our hockey and baseball tournaments attract members from across the province, across the country, and even from the USA.
