IBEW local directory
Ottawa Linemen Union Information
IBEW 2228
Travelers sign the books here for contractor line work.
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2026 Total Membership
2228
Local number
Ottawa, Ontario
Hall location
About this local
IBEW 2228
Local 2228 represents electronics technologists, linemen and electricians who are specialists in the installation and maintenance of electronics equipment for weather facilities, radio frequency allocation and monitoring, as well as air, land, and marine transportation systems. Our members are employed across Canada by NAV CANADA, and several Federal Government Departments including Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, National Defence, Environment Canada, and Industry Canada, just to name a few. Our Brookfield Power members are electricians who maintain generating station equipment in Buckingham, Quebec.
States / provinces
- Quebec
Hall city
Ottawa

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Traveler intel
Book status
Out-of-work lists move daily. Call IBEW 2228 before you drive.
How to sign
- 01 Call the hall before you drive. Confirm they are taking travelers.
- 02 Bring dues receipt, travel letter, and classifications.
- 03 Ask about Book I vs Book II eligibility for your ticket.
Work picture · IBEW 2228
Open calls & area openings
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Pay package
Area market wages
Statewide market band for lineworkers (BLS). Orientation only, not this local's book rate.
Area wage numbers aren't listed for this hall yet. Call the hall for the book.
Benefits (typical package)
Health & Welfare
Usually employer-paid through the fund
Pension / NEAP
Defined benefit and/or contribution, by agreement
NEBF
National Electrical Benefit Fund (when applicable)
Typical Outside package. Confirm this hall's dated sheet with the hall before you count on numbers.
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Lineman Training Programs Near IBEW 2228
Current and prospective linemen in the Ottawa region have utilized some of the following training workforce development programs in the past:
FeaturedNational Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
Five weeks online, $399. Finish while you work and apply anywhere in the country.
FeaturedAmerican Career Training Electrical Lineworker Program
Explore the American Career Training Electrical Lineworker Program
FeaturedCentura College
Explore Centura College's Electrical Lineworker Program

Algonquin College Powerline Technician Program
Ontario · Certificate Program
$2,541View Profile
Cambrian College Powerline Technician Program
Ontario · Certificate Program
$3,286View Profile
Conestoga Powerline Technician Training Program
Ontario · Certificate Program
$20,000View Profile
Ontario College of Trades Powerline Technician Program
Ontario · Certificate and Apprenticeship Program
$3,200View Profile
Hiring companies near IBEW 2228
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