The 2026 Skills Ontario Competition once again brought together some of the province’s top young talent in the skilled trades and technologies, welcoming more than 2,000 competitors to the Toronto Congress Centre for two days of high-level competition, hands-on demonstrations, and career exploration opportunities.
This year’s Electrical Installations competition was sponsored by IBEW Local 353 and the Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association and featured an impressive display of technical skill, precision, and professionalism from competitors across both the secondary and post-secondary divisions. The competition evaluates participants on their ability to complete complex electrical installation tasks aligned with industry standards across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional settings.
First place winner of the Post-Secondary Electrical Installations competition Annie V (IBEW Local 105) will be representing Ontario at the National Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto later this month. Annie V’s gold medal marks a particularly historic achievement, as she became the first woman to win the post-secondary electrical competition at Skills Ontario. Previously, Virginia Poehler has won bronze in 2006. Both Annie and Virginia’s accomplishments highlights the growing presence and success of women in the skilled trades and reflects the ongoing efforts across the industry to create more inclusive pathways into apprenticeship and construction careers. Congratulations Annie!
This year’s Electrical Installations competition winners are…
Post-Secondary
Gold: Annie V, IBEW Local 105
Silver: Ethan M, IBEW Local 586
Bronze: Aidan N, IBEW Local 303
Secondary
Gold: Hans K, Thames Valley DSB
Silver: Patrick O, Wellington Catholic DSB
Bronze: Nathan R, Hastings and Prince Edward DSB
This year’s Network Cabling Specialist competition winners are…
Post-Secondary
Gold: Johnathan D, Centennial College
Silver: Ethan K, Centennial College
Bronze: Nate M, IBEW Local 353
Here are some highlights from the week:
Special Thanks
Countless individuals have contributed to making this endeavor a resounding success – their dedication is truly commendable. While it’s impossible to acknowledge everyone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who have been at the forefront of this effort throughout the year:
