Sheet Metal
Our sheet metal workers are amongst the highest paid in our industry. Our workers receive a high rate of pay because they are highly skilled and are continuously trained in this evolving industry.
Hourly work
- Our total package ranges from $32.61, for a first year apprentice, to $77.14 for a foreperson.
Piece work/Incentive based program
Our piece work/incentive based program gives our workers a potential to earn a higher rate of pay which would allow them to exceed the hourly rate.
Rough-ins
- Supply air – Standard stack: $28.09 per stack
- Return Air – 1st Floor: $18.87 per return air
- 2nd Floor: $29.79 per return air
- Garage stacks : $37.09 per stack
- Over 9ft ceiling – 10% of total rough-in
Basement rates
- Supply and return air runs up to 6″: $25.08 per run
- Supply and return air runs 7″-10″: $37.62
- Furnace setup: $100.00
- Custom run rate: $27.64 per run
- Basements having a height over 9ft pays a premium rate: $31.14 per run
For more information please contact Local 285
Toronto: 416-630-1160
Toll free: 1-888-630-0285
Ottawa: 613-729-0830
Fax: 416-630-2846