National Sprinkler Industry JTAC
The National Sprinkler Industry JTAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting sprinkler fitter apprenticeship and journeyperson upgrade programs. This committee was established with a partnership between the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA) and the United Association (UA). Our goal is to advocate for sprinkler fitter qualifications and continuing training courses and programs across Canada. We believe in promoting the importance of fire and life safety and ensuring that all sprinkler fitters are trained to the highest standards.
NJTAC Trustees:
Terry Snooks, Director of Canadian Affairs - United Association Canada
John Galt, President - Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Greg Mitchell, International Representative - United Association Canada
Rick Berwick, Chairman - Classic Fire + Life Safety
Kyle Kalcsics, Business Manager - United Association Local 254
Corey Gordon, Training & Apprenticeship Manager - Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
NJTAC Staff:
Steve Steele, Director of Training Canada
Local Sprinkler JTAC's
Local Joint Training & Apprenticeship Committees have been established to assist the NJTAC to carry out its purpose. This affords engagement of the provincial stakeholders to collaborate and provide support in each province.
Below are the active Local Sprinkler Industry JTAC's located across Canada.
Newfoundland Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Bruce Power - UA Local 740
Bruce Gillingham - UA Local 740
Josh Whitten - UA Local 740
Ken Rideout - Troy LFS
Mark Young - Life Safety
Ted Martin - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Nova Scotia Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Darren Muise - UA Local 56
Greg Pope - UA Local 56
Jamie Brightman - UA Local 56
Joe Oliver - Troy LFS
Kevin Woodward - Life Safety
Ted Martin - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
New Brunswick Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Jamey Brown - UA Local 325
Nathan Doucette - UA Local 325
Rick Smith - UA Local 325
Derek Cormier - Viking
Mark Van Gelder - Vipond
Ted Martin - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Ontario Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Dale Hawrychuk - UA Local 853
Mark Stokes - UA Local 853
Tim Larkin - Vipond
Brett Elliot - Classic FLS
Corey Gordon - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Manitoba Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Kyle Kalcsics - UA Local 254
Steve Ducharme - UA Local 254
Gilbert Delorme - Troy LFS
Randy Skromeda - Classic FLS
Corey Gordon - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Saskatchewan Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Mike McLean - UA Local 179
Brad Funk - UA Local 179
Mike Chriest - UA Local 179
Mike Monette - Viking
Corey Gordon - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Alberta Sprinkler Industry JTAC
James Campbell - UA Local 496
Angus Potskin - UA Local 488
Mike Kastern - UA Local 496
Evan McClean - Vipond
Dan Thompson - Troy LFS
Corey Gordon - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
British Columbia Sprinkler Industry JTAC
Al Phillips - UA Local 170
Will Schwarz - UA Local 170
Rob Dhensaw - UA Local 170
Sean Joyce - Viking
Corey Gordon - CASA
Steve Steele - NJTAC (staff)
Next Meeting Dates:
BC JTAC: 2026 (TBD)
AB JTAC: 2027-03-23 (Local 488)
SK JTAC: 2027-03-17 (Local 179)
MB JTAC: 2026-10-28 (Local 254)
ON JTAC: 2026-12-15 (Local 853)
NB JTAC: 2027-05-12 (Vipond NB)
NS JTAC: 2027-03-02 (Local 56)
NL JTAC: 2027-03-09 (Local 740)
NJTAC: 2027-02-23 (CASA office)