Join a team where craftsmanship meets innovation! We’re looking for skilled builders to specialize in Self-Framing, Foam Panel, and Rigid Frame Structures. This role is perfect for detail-oriented individuals with a passion for quality work, a knack for problem-solving, and the drive to create lasting structures.
2025 Alberta Metal Building Systems Erector (MBSE) 1st Year Bursary
Cody Bexson, from Bexson construction, presented employee James (Anthony) Zeiser with AMBA’s 1st year MBSE Apprenticeship bursary ($750). Congratulations James! On behalf of the AMBA board we wish you well in the completion of your MBSE certification and look forward to presenting you with your 2nd year bursary!
If you are an AMBA member and have an employee enrolled in NAIT or SAIT’s MBSE program, they may be eligible to receive an AMBA bursary or award. To learn more about these programs click here:
Key takeaways: Alberta Government – Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)
Key Takeaways: NECB for Pre-Eng Metal Buildings
Key Takeaways: Metal Building Systems Erector (MBSE) Apprenticeship Program
2025 AGM Recap
2025 Bursary & Jim Mitchell Award Winner
Cody Bexson from Bexson construction, presented employee, James Davies with AMBA’s 1st and 2nd year MBSE Apprenticeship bursaries ($750 and $1,500 respectively) and the Jim Mitchell Memorial Award for his 2nd year successful completion of technical training ($,1500). Congratulations James! On behalf of the AMBA board, we are very proud of your accomplishments and wish you a fulfilling career full of opportunity and growth.
If you are an AMBA member and have an employee enrolled in NAIT or SAIT’s MBSE program, they may be eligible to receive an AMBA bursary or award. To learn more about these programs click here:
Did You Know...
Did You KNow…
Assembling, installing or disassembling non-residential, prefabricated metal structures in Alberta is a designated trade and there are specific activities within this trade that require a journeyperson certificate.
As defined by Alberta’s OHS legislation and enacted by the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation, it may be the obligation of employers, supervisors, contractors, prime contractors and owners to ensure that any person engaging in prefabricated metal structure construction on their building site is a certified Ironworker Metal Building Systems Erector (MBSE) journeyperson or a registered MBSE apprentice working under the supervision of a certified MBSE journeyperson.
Always check your Tradesperson’s Certificate!
To verify certification: https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/check-credentials/
Learn more about Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector) trade: https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/regulation-resources/policy-and-legislation/stae-act/skilled-trades-and-apprenticeship-education-act/
To review Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation: https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2022_161.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779847051
To Review Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education General Regulation: https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2022_156.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=9780779831944
To Review Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act: https://kings-printer.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=S07P88.cfm&leg_type=Acts&isbncln=9780779845507
AMBA Newsletter: Winter 2025
Metal Building Product Installation Training Subsidy for AMBA Members
AMBA members are eligible to receive up to $500 reimbursement towards in-person Metal Building Product Installation training.
Example of eligible training: Manufacturers’ and Suppliers’ seminars/courses, additional installation courses provided by educators
Does not include MBSE certification (other AMBA bursaries and awards are available)
Available to AMBA Members and AMBA member employees
Maximum $500 annual subsidy per AMBA member company
Reimbursement of training will be applied towards 2026 AMBA membership dues
Must provide Certificate of Completion and invoice
Training must be provided by third party and pre-approved by AMBA
Available for all courses completed by December 31, 2025
For pre-approval, please complete and submit the following form.