Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers Local 409 crestSMART Local 409Sheet Metal & Roofers · Nova Scotia

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Updates from Local 409 and from SMART's Canadian office: the news that reaches our membership across mainland Nova Scotia.

February 2025Project

The QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion is hiring.

The first phase of the Halifax Infirmary redevelopment, among the largest construction projects in provincial history, entered main construction in 2025 and calls for more than 130 sheet metal workers.

It anchors years of steady work for the local. New to the trade, or ready to travel in on your ticket? Start with the apprenticeship page.

Source: SMW & Roofers Local 409

Jul 12, 2026Apprentices

Canada crowns its top apprentices at the 50th CCSMWR Convention

The Canadian Council of Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers (CCSMWR) marked its 50th Annual Convention in Edmonton this July, hosted by SMART Local 8 at the Chateau Lacombe. Delegates from locals across the country gathered July 9–12 for governance sessions and the milestone 50th Annual Apprenticeship Competition, where the trade’s top apprentices went tool-to-tool for national bragging rights.

Sheet Metal
1st: Justin Costa, Local 285 (EM Air Systems)
2nd: Nathan Marzilli, Local 537 (Flynn Canada)
3rd: Michael Pardy, Local 562 (Nelco Mechanical)
4th: Lauren Coates, Local 276 (Playsted Sheet Metal)
Congeniality: Rodeo Richard Michaud, Local 437 (Beaulieu Mechanical)

Roofing
1st: William Morgan, Local 276 (Aurora Roofing Ltd)
2nd & Congeniality: Joshua Blais, Local 47 (Flynn Canada)
3rd: Leandro Rites, Local 47 (Simluc Roofing)

Congratulations to every competitor who stepped up to the bench. You represent the future of our trade. Local 409 was proud to have apprentice Mackenzie Brauer represent our hall on the competition floor. Well done. The 51st Convention heads east to Cape Breton in 2027.

May 19, 2026SMART Canada

New resources and support for Canadian members

SMART Canada Director Jack Wall has announced three new supports for Canadian members. (1) A dedicated Canadian Facebook page for member stories, local successes and updates from the Canadian office. (2) Enriched Academy financial wellness, now added to the Health & Welfare package, covering budgeting, debt management, investing and retirement planning, available to members and their immediate families. Reach out to the local for enrollment. (3) A Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy funding opportunity covering up to 50% of eligible training-equipment costs for Red Seal trades; SMART will promote proposals to locals for facility upgrades.

Nov 1, 2025Milestone

Local 409 marks 80 years

Chartered November 1, 1945, Local 409 marks eight decades of strength, solidarity and progress across mainland Nova Scotia. The local has grown from 265 to roughly 375 members in recent years while holding a 100% employment rate, and continues to expand its jurisdiction, most recently adding architectural cladding.

Feb 1, 2025Project

QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion

The first phase of the Halifax Infirmary redevelopment (among the largest construction projects in provincial history) entered main construction in 2025 and calls for more than 130 sheet metal workers. It anchors years of work for the local.

Jan 1, 2025Jurisdiction

Architectural cladding designated under SMART in Nova Scotia

Architectural cladding is now an official trade under SMART's jurisdiction in the province, opening a path for carpenters, glaziers and non-union cladders to organize and build a career with Local 409. It's a meaningful expansion of scope and a direct driver of recent growth.

Sources: SMART Union & SMART Canada · smart-union.org

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