About OpenCircle

A new generation of engineers in a metal sheet factory. Studying work methods from supervisors or colleagues and studying by yourself be taught professionally

Whatever you’re building, we’re ready to help.

At OpenCircle, we offer easy, reliable, and useful benefits for construction employees across Canada. Benefits you can build a team around. Benefits you can build your life around.

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Proven history

Formerly known as Merit Contractors Association and Merit National, we’ve spent more than 35 years supporting the construction industry and the hard-working people in it.

Members first

As a not-for-profit association, everything we do is for you—our 1,500 Member companies and your 50,000 employees. We reinvest our revenue to provide lower rates and unparalleled value. We’re fiercely dedicated to your success and wellbeing. And we take pride in a job well done.

Comprehensive benefits

We work with you, in a way that works for you. We offer comprehensive health benefits. We advocate for a stronger construction industry. We help your team build a bright future through scholarships, tuition support and retirement planning. And we make it easier for them to learn new skills through training and development programs.

Dedicated partners

No matter what you’re building, we show up every day to get the job done. We boldly embrace change, seek new ideas, and find creative ways to spark innovation—because that’s what it takes to build anything important.


Our Values

We’re building a circle of strength for the construction industry, one Member at a time.
 And you’re invited to join us.

We are responsive.

We are aligned.

We strive for excellence.