S.M.W.I.A. 276

06/18/2026

The New Member Orientation is a class hosted by the Joint Apprentice Committee to help members understand how the Union operates and the full range of benefits available. If you’re new to Local 276 and haven’t had a chance to attend an orientation session, please contact our office and we’ll be happy to register you for the next available class.

06/15/2026

If you're still undecided about the benefits of joining your union, perhaps these reasons will help sway you!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we highlight membership benefits that range from financial to physical and mental health and wellbeing, education, community and much more.

06/12/2026

An apprenticeship with Local 276 is an amazing way to start your trades career. You learn on the job and benefit from all the supports the union provides to ensure your success. Upon attainment of your Red Seal certification, you'll be a journeyperson with job opportunities that will take you far!

Find out more by reaching out to us!

06/12/2026

Members are encouraged to attend a special National Indigenous Peoples Day Learning Journey hosted by SMART Canada on June 22 @ 7pm EST.

This event will highlight Indigenous perspectives, workforce development, and opportunities to strengthen recruitment and retention within our local.

Together, we can help create more pathways into the trades and support the next generation of SMART members. Register here:

For this Learning Journey, in celebration of Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are bringing together speakers in Canada who represent both the Indigenous peoples and the trade leaders who recruit within those communities. We are learning how the distinct Indigenous voices can bring the ...

06/09/2026

Local 276 is proud to represent journeypersons working in the Sheet Metal, Architectural Sheet Metal, Flat Roofing, and Slope Roofing trades. Jobs include (but not limited to): Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - HVAC; Blow Pipe systems; Architectural Sheet Metal work; work in the Marine Sector; Flat Roofing; Sloped Roofing; and Custom Sheet Metal work.

Are you a ticketed journeyperson looking to be a part of the union? Get in touch!

06/06/2026

June is Men’s Health Month. This is a time to raise awareness and support the challenges impacting men’s physical and mental well-being. Remember, support is always available to members and their families. 💙

For mental health and addiction resources, please visit: https://www.smwia276.ca/metal-health-and-addition-resources.html

06/03/2026

Love is love, today and every day. 🌈

This Pride Month, we celebrating our LGBTQ+ members with kindness, respect, and pride 🏳️‍🌈

05/31/2026

Join us for the final union meeting on June 4th, before we take a break over the summer. Come at 5pm for food before our meeting starts at 5:30pm at the Union Hall, 302 – 791 Goldstream Ave, Victoria BC, V9B 2X5.

05/28/2026

As a member of Local 276, you have enhanced benefits for health and wellness including reimbursing up to $500 of the cost of gym and yoga studio memberships. Conditions apply; call the union hall for details or visit our website.

05/25/2026

The communities where we work, live, and spend our time matter deeply to us. That’s why we’re always out there giving back, through education, pro bono work, and supporting local charities. Want to get involved? Reach out to us at the Union Hall!