Volunteer registration site for the

Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2026

 

ABOUT SKILLS/COMPÉTENCES CANADA (SCC)  

Skills/Compétences Canada is a nationally registered charity that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies to Canadian youth. Along with our many public and private sector partners, we are helping to address the issue of the skilled labour and/or skills gap issues that Canada currently faces in many sectors across the country.  

SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION (SCNC)

The Skills Canada National Competition is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. During SCNC, Canada’s best in skilled trades and technologies compete to become the national champion in their respective discipline. Every year, more than 550 students and apprentices from across Canada come to SCNC to compete in over 40 Skill Areas.  

Perks of Volunteering at SCNC

  • Official Volunteer T-Shirt – Receive a Skills Canada National Competition volunteer shirt to wear during the event and keep as a thank-you.
  • Lunch Provided – Volunteers working a full day will receive lunch to keep you energized throughout your shift.
  • Be Part of a National Initiative – Play a meaningful role in a nationally recognized event that supports youth career exploration in skilled trades and technologies.
  • Make a Real Impact – Play an important behind-the-scenes role in delivering an event that helps inspire youth across Canada.
  • Community & Connection – Meet new people, build connections, and be part of a passionate team contributing to an exciting, high-energy event.

Please note that many volunteer roles may involve physical demands, including heavy lifting and extended periods of time standing. Before confirming your commitment, we ask that you review and respond to the following questions to help determine whether this opportunity is a good fit for you.

PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Click "Next" to begin! 

Volunteer Requirements

To help us match you with the right volunteer role(s), please let us know which of the following apply to you:

Do you own CSA-approved steel-toed footwear?

CSA-approved footwear have this tag on one shoe:

If you do not have your own CSA-approved steel-toed footwear, Skills/Compétences Canada can lend you toe caps if they are required in your volunteer role.

Toe caps are slipped on over footwear to protect your feet against hazards.

On which days and times are you available?

Days

Availability

Volunteer Roles

Listed below are the volunteer role(s) that match the information you have provided, as well as the day(s) when they will be needed.

If multiple roles are listed, select the ones that interest you. If you select multiple roles, we will assign you to any of your selected role(s) based on your stated availability and our staffing needs. 

 

  • Identify, organize, and lay out all promotional items that will need to be placed in backpacks.
  • Identify, organize, and lay out promotional clothing including T-shirts and polo shirts.
  • Closed toe shoes must be worn.
  • Must wear safety vest provided by Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC).
  • Steel-toed footwear may be required; toe caps can be provided by SCC if necessary.
  • Place five or more items into black backpacks (2,000).
  • Move wheeled bins filled with stuffed black backpacks.
  • Lay additional items out that will need to be stuffed in backpacks (as needed).
  • Closed toe shoes must be worn.
  • Must wear safety vest provided by Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC).
  • Steel-toed footwear may be required; toe caps can be provided by SCC if necessary.
  • Steel-toed footwear or toe caps are required.
  • Must wear safety vest that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.

Support the Hall Manager with any of the following tasks:

  • competition floor setup, exhibitor booth setup, ensure logistical needs are addressed during the event, competition floor tear down, and exhibitor booth tear down

Tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Delivering items throughout the venue using pallet jacks, sorting deliveries, lifting and moving boxes and equipment, assembling and disassembling items 
  • Place five or fewer items into green drawstring bags (up to 10,000 depending on the number of school groups attending the event). 
  • Move wheeled bins filled with stuffed green bags.
  • Lay additional items out that will need to be stuffed in bags (as needed).
  • Closed toe shoes must be worn.
  • Must wear safety vest provided by Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC).
  • Steel-toed footwear may be required; toe caps can be provided by SCC if necessary.
  • Hand out t-shirts, polo shirts, and backpacks to the right people in the right sizes. Criteria for the distribution of promotional items will be provided.
  • Must wear volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.
  • As buses arrive, get on the buses and speak with the school groups before the students get off the buses (speaking material will be provided). It is important that you are comfortable talking to large groups of kids and to be outside while waiting for the arrival of buses.
  • Collect consent forms from teachers and then take the forms to the registration desk. Put the consent forms into the appropriate box.
  • Must wear school group volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.
  • Direct student groups through the entrance doors and hand out complimentary green bags. If the bags start to get low in a given bin, get more bags/bins from the storage location.
  • Walk school groups to different starting areas of the competition site. It is important that you are comfortable talking to large groups of kids.
  • Must wear school group volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.
  • Help people find the right food line-up.
  • Help people find available seating and ensure that they put their trays away.
  • Must wear volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.
  • Collect documents and materials from the competition floor plus run important errands. (Potentially some downtime throughout the day.)
  • Must wear volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.
  • Scan barcodes using the EventBrite app, give wristbands to general public, offer the Official Program and assist those who have yet to register by providing the link.
  • Must wear volunteer t-shirt that will be provided by Skills/Compétences Canada.

Thank you for letting us know your availability and which role(s) you would like to fill. 

Please provide us with the following information so that we can contact you about your volunteer schedule.

Contact Information

Please note: The way your name is typed here will be exactly how it is displayed on your name badge. Only the first letter of your first and last name should be capitalized.
Example: John Doe

T-Shirt Size (Unisex):

All volunteers are required to wear a t-shirt and/or a safety vest.

Dietary Requirements

If any of the dietary requirements listed here are applicable to you, please note it here:

Volunteer Orientation

It is strongly recommended that you attend our volunteer orientation session, which will be held on: 

DATE Sunday, May 24th 
TIME 1:00 - 2:00 PM 
LOCATION Meeting Room A2

If you are not able to attend the volunteer orientation session, someone will contact you with the information you require.

Summary

Below is a summary of the information you have provided to us. All of your selections are visible. If you notice any errors, you can correct them by clicking on the "Edit" button next to the heading.

Please ensure you read the Consent and Release form at the bottom, and if you wish to volunteer at SCNC 2026, check "Agree" and then click on "Submit" to complete your registration. Thank you!

Consent and Release

Thank you for helping Skills/Compétences Canada at SCNC 2026!

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