MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Membership acts upon three tiers: local, provincial, and national representation. One membership provides you access to all three levels.
How to Become a Member
Benefits of Becoming a Member
Gain insider access to a wealth of resources designed for home builders and professional renovators!
Government Relations
OHBA provides members with professional high-powered advocacy. OHBA representation at meetings with Ministry officials varies with the matter being discussed and the status of the discussion. OHBA serves on provincial task forces, submits written briefs and makes presentations at Standing Committee hearings at Queen’s Park. Click the button below to read the latest advocacy work OHBA has conducted on behalf of members.
Ontario Home Builder Magazine
Six issues packed with industry news, innovative products, advice, insightful stories and much more, are published each year. Prompt, free delivery to members. For more information or to advertise in the magazine, click here
OHBA Membership Directory
Like a specialized phone book, the OHBA Membership Directory is the best resource for finding and contacting other members in your area. It is only available to member companies. Published once a year in the spring.
Events and Awards
The prestigious and annual OHBA Awards of Distinction recognize outstanding achievement in areas of home design, renovation, sales and marketing. For more information on the Awards of Distinction, visit www.ohbaaod.ca.
Members’ Meetings
OHBA is a valuable resource for members looking for experts in the industry who will speak at special luncheons and seminars – not to mention excellent networking!
OHBA Benefits and Insurance Programs
Specially designed benefits and insurance programs just for OHBA members.
Blueprint Insurance Services Inc.
The buying power of the OHBA Benefit plan lowers the cost of benefits and reduces the expenses incurred to administer your plan. Saving money has never been easier!
Esso Benefit Program
3.0 cents per litre discount on retail posted pump prices — plus many extras. Contact the OHBA office for further details or Click Here.
Federated Insurance
Offers a range of business insurance products for builders, such as builders risk.
Deluxe Payroll
Established in 1967 with data and call centres located in Ontario, Deluxe Payroll is Canada’s longest running uninterrupted payroll service. We excel in customer satisfaction and are proud to be trusted by more than 14,000 Canadian companies ranging from one employee to over 1,000.
With Deluxe Payroll, you will enjoy access to your information from anywhere. Simply access the web-based solution from any internet connection and input the payroll information. It’s that simple.
Quote your membership code to receive 50% off your base payroll fee, plus a $50 set up fee (cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions).
NEBS PAYweb
Reduce your operating costs and streamline your payroll with Canada’s most trusted payroll service since 1967.
NEBS provides personalized business solutions to help you start, manage and grow your business, including Cheques & Forms, Marketing Materials, Promotional Gifts, Apparel, Greeting Cards, Calendars, Web Design and so much more.
Quote your membership code to receive an additional 15% off printed products (cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions).
Membership code: 98179
NFP
Save BIG on Group Home and Auto Insurance. There’s Power in Numbers! NFP Canada has partnered with multiple Insurance carriers to bring members/employees of Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), their spouses and dependent children, a variety of Group Home and Auto Insurance products and savings at discounted rates.
NFP Canada provides Personal Group Home and Auto Insurance programs for Canada’s largest employers, Professional Associations and Trade Groups in Canada. It offers member rates that cannot be found outside of a group program with extremely competitive rates for home, condo, tenant, automobile, watercraft, ATV, snowmobile, and trailer insurance offering member rates that cannot be found outside of a group program.
Staples Business Advantage
As part of this exclusive program, you qualify for the following discount and benefits from Staples Business Advantage:
- No extra charge for next day delivery or local pick-up, on orders larger than $50*
- No charge access to eway.ca for internet ordering
- Visit us at staplesbusinessadvantage.ca
- Participation in evergreen recycling program (boxes, ink and toner cartridges)
- One-stop shopping for all of a company’s business essentials!
* Orders less than $50 are subject to a $5 delivery charge
Pricing:
- Up to 73% discount on the 250 Strictly Business mini-catalog items
- 45% discount off on all other Office & Computer Products Catalog List Price items
- 24% discount on Stock Furniture
To register for the program, contact:
Sajida Jiwani
sjiwani@ohba.ca
416-443-1545 x 222
TELUS Business
Exclusive OHBA Member offer from TELUS. Save up to 25% on select mobility plans for your business (Owners Advantage Plan for business). The offer is only available on a Business Personal or Business Regular account. Not available for Consumer or Corporate accounts (must show proof of business).
Quote your membership code 98179 to receive an additional 15% off printed products
(cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions).
Savings on NEBS Printed Products
NEBS provides personalized business solutions to help you start, manage and grow your business: Cheques & Forms, Marketing Materials, Promotional Gifts, Apparel, Greeting Cards, & Calendars, Payroll, Web Design & Hosting, Logo Design & Business Registrations.
NEBS PAYweb
Reduce your operating costs and streamline your payroll with Canada’s most trusted payroll service since 1967. Small businesses choose NEBS PAYweb.ca for security and freedom of an online payroll solutions.
Deluxe has been helping Canadian business like yours succeed for more than 46 years. Today, you can take advantage of even more help through the Perfect Partner program, a special arrangement that lets members of associations like yours buy Deluxe products at a 15% discount.
The goal of the Perfect Partner program is to make sure you and other association members save on all the things you need to manage and market your business, including:
- Cash management solutions
- Personalized printed products
- Design products
- Promotional & apparel items
Plus, members have access to the complete selection of Deluxe services such as logo design, web marketing, payroll services and more.
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association and their members, receive a 15% Perfect Partner discount. Remember to mention your Perfect Partner member code 98179 when placing your orders.
Call 1-866-278-8801 or shop online at www.deluxe.ca today.
Corporate Express
Up to 73% discount off 250 strictly business mini catalogue items; 45% discount off all other office, computer products and catalog list price items; 25% discount off stock furniture.