SMW & Roofers Local 409

About

Local 409.
Skilled, since 1945.

Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers Local 409 is the sheet metal and roofing local for mainland Nova Scotia, based in Halifax and affiliated with SMART — the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. We train, dispatch and represent the journeypersons and apprentices behind the province’s commercial and industrial builds.

01 · Mission

What we stand for.

Sheet metal is one of the most diversified construction trades. Our members work across mainland Nova Scotia in HVAC installation, fabrication and service; architectural sheet metal and cladding; manufacturing; and metal & flat-roof systems — using hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment to fabricate, cut, bend and shape sheet metal and related materials.

  • 01Grow our membership with the most highly skilled workers in the province.
  • 02Secure desirable working conditions and opportunities for personal growth, comfort and security.
  • 03Promote pride in our industry and the work our members do.
  • 04Champion environmental responsibility and workplace safety on every job.
  • 05Deliver the best value to our contractors — a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.

02 · History

From 1888 to today.

1888

SMWIA founded

The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association is chartered as one of North America's earliest organized building trades.

1945

Local 409 chartered

Sheet Metal Workers Local 409 is chartered on November 1, 1945, to represent tradespeople across mainland Nova Scotia.

2008

SMART forms

The SMWIA merges with the United Transportation Union to form SMART — the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — today representing more than 150,000 active and retired members.

2025

80 years strong

The local marks its 80th anniversary, having grown from 265 to roughly 375 members in recent years with a 100% employment rate — and adds architectural cladding to its jurisdiction in Nova Scotia.

03 · Executive

Elected by members.

The executive board is elected by the membership and accountable to the members at every regular meeting. They set local policy and steward the local’s finances.

  • George MacDonald

    Business Manager

  • Randall Pinfold

    Financial Secretary-Treasurer · Business Agent

  • Micheal Shea

    President

  • Joe Armsworthy

    Vice President

  • Cory Oulton

    Recording Secretary

Executive board · confirm current officers with the hall

04 · Staff

Who picks up.

05 · The work

Where our members work.

Local 409 dispatches members to signatory contractors on builds across mainland Nova Scotia — up to the Strait of Canso.

  • 01QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion (in progress)
  • 02Commercial & institutional HVAC
  • 03Industrial facilities & process work
  • 04Architectural sheet metal & cladding
  • 05Metal & flat-roof systems
  • 06Fabrication & shop work

Become a member

Apprentice with Local 409

How to join the trade and the local.

Hire union

Contractor enquiries

Dispatch, agreements, project staffing.