Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario

Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario A Leader in Heavy Equipment and Crane Operator Training. The OETIO has been in operation since 1982.

This world class training institute offers crane operator, heavy equipment operator, and construction safety training programs in support of the construction industry. The OETIO provides training from two primary campuses in Ontario. The Morrisburg campus, in eastern Ontario, delivers heavy equipment operator training and also serves as the design, development and administrative center of the OETI

O. The Oakville campus, a new modern facility co-located with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793 headquarters (IUOE), opened in January of 2006 as the center for crane operator training. Both campuses also provide a wide range of construction safety courses in support of the industry requirements.

The future of apprenticeship depends on strong leaders, skilled mentors, and workplaces where everyone can succeed. The ...
08/17/2026

The future of apprenticeship depends on strong leaders, skilled mentors, and workplaces where everyone can succeed. The Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation's FREE national development programs help make that future a reality.

National Leadership Development Program: Aimed at helping tradeswomen build the confidence and leadership skills to advance their careers in the skilled trades.

National Mentor Development Program: For tradeswomen who want to develop the skills to become effective mentors and help others succeed.

National Program for Supporting Indigenous Apprentices: Designed for non-Indigenous tradespeople, HR staff, employers, managers or supervisors to gain the knowledge and tools to better support Indigenous apprentices through culturally informed learning and practical mentorship strategies.

Learn more and apply today: https://leadership.caf-fca.org/

08/12/2026

Mathew Amaral walked us through the latest project taking place right here on our training campus Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario!

Watch the full video to learn more about the details of the project, and its overall goal.

Imagine being paid to get an education. Oh wait, you don‘t have to.This is what learning looks like at OETIO. Gain valua...
08/06/2026

Imagine being paid to get an education. Oh wait, you don‘t have to.

This is what learning looks like at OETIO. Gain valuable mentorship, hands-on experience and paid work placements.
We’re here to help each apprentice achieve the freedom to live the life they want, while contributing to meaningful work.

08/04/2026

At our Oakville Training Campus, our members are mastering track training to safely and efficiently work on real train tracks. Hands-on skills that prepare them for the job ahead.

07/30/2026

The future is bright!

Our Apprentices are hard at work today gaining some hands-on experience to prepare them for real-life work sites where they’ll be working on our future homes, offices and infrastructure!

07/29/2026

Meet Josh, a 19-year-old tower crane apprentice currently working with Limen on their Harbourwalk Lake Village Residence project.

We had the opportunity to ask him about his experience working on a site, what it’s like being an apprentice, and his favourite part of the job.

Watch the full interview to hear his thoughts.

At OETIO, we’re not just training the next generation of crane, heavy equipment and concrete pump operators – we’re prov...
07/27/2026

At OETIO, we’re not just training the next generation of crane, heavy equipment and concrete pump operators – we’re providing our apprentices with the tools to build better lives for themselves and their families.

07/22/2026

Our next-gen Operating Engineers👷‍♀️are getting the best hands-on experience to prepare them for a future in the skilled trades through the apprenticeship programs at The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) campuses located in Oakville and Morrisburg, Ontario.

The summer issue of Making Tracks magazine is out now! Hear from our new recruits in the rail sector on why they made th...
07/09/2026

The summer issue of Making Tracks magazine is out now! Hear from our new recruits in the rail sector on why they made the switch to Local 793, watch a video on our crane apprentices learning new skills, find out what working above the tallest residential building in Canada is really like, meet the member inspired to write a new book for children, and much more. Including digital links to videos and important Union resources, the latest edition of Making Tracks is not to be missed!
📰 To read Making Tracks, log in to the Local 793 website and click on News. https://iuoelocal793.org/.../making-tracks.../30160/

Please note: Local 793 head office, all area offices, OETIO’s Oakville and Morrisburg campuses and the OEBAC office will...
07/02/2026

Please note: Local 793 head office, all area offices, OETIO’s Oakville and Morrisburg campuses and the OEBAC office will be closed on Friday, July 3, because of this week’s Canada Day public holiday. All offices will reopen and normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6.

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12850 County Road 2
Morrisburg, ON
K0C1X0

Telephone

+16135432911

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