We are the Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ORAC) and UA Local 787, the United Association of HVAC&R Workers of Ontario. Our Training Facility is a joint effort to ensure HVACR professionals in Ontario are trained to the highest standards of skill, integrity, safety, and quality. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to investing in our people, our industry, and its future.

Ontario Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ORAC)

ORAC represents the largest body of HVACR contractor practitioners in Ontario, serving the industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential sectors. As a not-for-profit organization, ORAC has led the industry for over 50 years, advancing quality and safety through initiatives like the Technical Safety and Standards Committee (TSSC), which represents its members with the TSSA and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). ORAC plays a key role in legislative discussions and ensures Ontario’s HVACR trade contractors remain at the forefront of industry advancements. Learn more about ORAC here.

United Association of HVAC&R Workers of Ontario (U.A. Local 787)

UA Local 787 represents skilled professionals in Ontario’s HVACR industry, advocating for fair pay, standard hours, and safe working conditions. The Local supports its members by representing them during workplace grievances, negotiating Collective Agreements, and providing industry-specific training and skills development throughout their career. UA Local 787 also oversees union resources that manage pensions, insurance and benefits, ensuring its members’ long-term security. Learn more here.

Together, ORAC and UA Local 787 are building a state-of-the-art training facility that will provide best-in-class industry skills development, led by instructors with firsthand experience in the trade. This facility will set a new standard of excellence for both contractors and skilled professionals, shaping the future of the HVACR industry and ensuring high-quality standards in Ontario’s infrastructure for years to come.

From the companies that supply the industry to the very infrastructure of our province, HVAC thrives when both contractors and workers are supported. Skilled trades are essential, and with a projected HVAC labor shortage over the next decade, ORAC and UA Local 787 are jointly developing a new facility that will train hundreds of professionals each year while upgrading the skills of the existing workforce. We are seeking partners, sponsors, and donors to join us in this effort from the ground up. Tailored sponsorship packages are available to meet your goals and create lasting impact for your business and the HVACR industry.