Leadership

As with all unions, the leadership of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers comes from its members.

Members elect local lodge officers and delegates to the Consolidated Conventions held every five years. At the convention, the member-elected delegates elect International officers. Delegates, local lodge officers, and International officers are all members of the union.

Member-elected convention delegates also vote on changes to the International's Constitution, which governs the actions of all International officers, staff, local lodges, and members.

At every level, members lead the union.

Source: Boilermakers.org

The Role of the International

In Canada, the International has a staff of one (1) International Vice-President, seven (7) International Representatives, one (1) International Indigenous Recruitment Representative, one (1) National Organizer ISO, three (3) National Training Representatives and two (2) Health & Safety Representatives. We maintain a national office in Edmonton, Alberta with full time support.

We assist each local in areas of jurisdiction, grievances, collective bargaining along with any day to day assistance. We also attend regular monthly meetings of all locals and we hold regular meetings of international staff and local lodge officers to deal with a variety of industry related issues.

Programs put in place by the International for our Canadian members are:

Nationwide website with up to date information on news, events, job calls, benefits, pension, construction agreement and other related material.
Online Travel Card pool which allows travelers to be dispatched to jobs nationwide.
The Boilermaker Virtual Campus - an interactive learning center that helps our members learn and improve their skills.
Online Red Seal Assessments - an ability for members to prepare for the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam and improve their chances of successfully completing this certification.
Audiometric Testing - The program objectives include: Emphasis on Boilermaker health protection and education; Meet all applicable OH&S regulatory requirements; and Critical component to an industry wide hearing conservation program.

As we move forward, the International Staff will continue to support our members and our locals and develop programs that are a benefit to all.

International Officers

Jim Beauchamp
Assistant National Program Coordinator

Jim began his career in 1981 and received his Red Seal as a construction Boilermaker in 1984. In addition, he holds Red Seal Certification in Steel Fabrication as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in technical education. Jim spent his career on the tools and in 2001 began working as a Boilermaker and Welding Instructor at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB. In July 2012, Jim joined National Training and was appointed the Assistant National Program Coordinator teaching the master rigger, field supervisor as well as recruiting of temporary foreign workers.

j'Amey Bevan
Director of National Training

j’Amey began her Boilermaker Apprenticeship in 1998 with Local 146. She worked both field and shop until she was hired at the Local 146 Training Centre where she worked through the ranks to become the Director of the Apprenticeship and Education. j’Amey holds a Boilermaker Red Seal, an Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) certificate and a Masters degree in Leadership through Royal Roads University. She also attended the Trade Union Program at Harvard in 2020. She has extensive experience serving on provincial, national and international boards and committees to enhance and advocate for continuous learning, supportive work environments and trade mastery.

Nicholas Crook
National Training Coordinator

Nicholas Began his Boilermaker Apprenticeship in 2007 with Local 555 and received his Boilermaker Red Seal in 2010. He has worked in many different roles as a field construction Boilermaker from Job Steward to Foreman and General Foreman. In 2021 Nicholas was appointed the role of Training and Apprenticeship Coordinator for local 555, during this time he sat on the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission board as Chairman for the Boilermaker Trade. In 2024 Nicholas was given the opportunity to join National Training and was appointed the role of National Training Coordinator.

Jerry Flaherty
International Representative

Jerry is a second-generation Boilermaker who began his Boilermaker apprenticeship in 1997 with Local 203, Newfoundland and Labrador. He obtained his Boilermaker Red Seal in 2002 and worked in field construction as a Journeyman, Foreman, and General Foreman until his election in 2013 when he was elected to BM/ST for Local 203. Jerry was re-elected in 2018 and served as Business Manager until December 2021 when he was appointed CSO International Representative. Jerry sits on numerous boards and committee’s and has been a trustee on the National Health and Pension Fund since 2013.

Richard MacIntosh
International Representative

Richard started his apprenticeship in 1981 with Boilermaker Lodge 359 (British Columbia). During that time he served as a workplace steward as well as spent seventeen years on the Executive Board of Lodge 359 holding the positions of Lodge President and Recording Secretary. He was an instructor at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) until his appointment as International Representative in 2006. Some of Richard's duties include website maintenance, steward training, is a member of the National Health & Safety Committee and is the President of the Federal Dockyard Liaison Committee. Richard is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program.

Jason McInnis
National Director Health & Safety

Jason is a member of Local 73 (New Brunswick) and has been the National Director of Health & Safety since 2005, representing Boilermakers on various regional and national health & safety matters. Jason's professional qualifications include Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH). Jason graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters in Health Sciences and is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program.

David Noel
International Representative

David joined local 73 in 2001. He is a qualified welder and a red seal construction boilermaker. He represented Local 73 at the 2005 apprentice competition. He also held the positions of Job Steward, Foreman, and General Foreman on numerous jobs. He started on the executive board in 2007 as the French recording secretary; then a Trustee until 2016. He was Local 73 Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer from 2016 to 2023. He represented Local 73 at the 2011, 2016 and 2021 CSO conventions. David is also a trustee on the National Health and Pension plan and a proud graduate from Harvard trade union program.

Dalas Santavy
National Organizer Industrial Sector Operations (ISO)

Dalas Santavy, a proud third-generation Boilermaker since 1993. Over the years, Dalas has worn multiple hats at Local 128, from being a mechanic, steward, and Industrial Shop Representative to Construction Business Representative. Recently, Dalas has taken on the role of Canadian National Organizer for the International Industrial Sector of Operations Canada, broadening his impact in the Boilermaker community. Outside of work, Dalas’ passion extends to sports. Dalas dedicates his spare time as a Canadian athlete and coach , volunteering to make a difference. This journey reflects his commitment to both his trade and community, creating a meaningful tapestry of experience and dedication.

Jordan Streng
International Representative

Jordan began his career with Boilermaker Lodge 359 in British Columbia in 2003. In 2011 he was appointed to the Lodge 359 Pension /Health & Welfare board of trustees from which he started his career serving the membership. Becoming an appointed Business Representative for the Lodge in 2014, eventually leading to his elected position as the Business Manager of the Lodge in 2018. He was elected to serve as Secretary Treasurer of the BCBCBTU (Bargaining Council of the B.C Building Trades). Jordan also held the position being appointed as one of the directors on the B.C Drug and Alcohol Policy Society up until 2023. After his re-election by acclimation in 2023 as BM/ST, he was given the chance to start a new opportunity becoming appointed as a CSO International Representative.

Rick Vanderveen
Director of Canadian Industrial Sector Operations Lodge Services (ISO)

Rick is a second-generation Boilermaker of Local 146 (Alberta). After graduating high school, he began his career as an apprentice fabricator at Edmonton Exchanger and Refinery in 1982. While employed in the shop, he pursued his Journeyman certification in Steel Fabrication, Boilermaker, and Mobile Crane Operator. He served as the Shop Steward and was elected to Sergeant of Arms for Local 146 in 2003. He has worked in both field construction and maintenance. In 2007 he was appointed Local 146 Shop Business Representative to service 11 shops in Alberta. He was asked to serve as an International Representative in 2018. Rick is also a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program.

Jonathan White
Director of Construction Sector Operations Canada (CSO)

Jonathan began his apprenticeship with Lodge 128 in 1998. He is a certified welder fitter and Red Seal Construction Boilermaker and was the recipient of the Top Apprentice Award at the 2002 Canadian Boilermaker Apprenticeship Competition. He has served as Dispatcher and Business Rep for Local 128, then later as the National Training Coordinator. Jonathan worked with the Boilermakers National Training Trust Fund until being appointed as International Representative in 2019. Jonathan is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program.