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Government grants available for passive house training

There are a number of provincial training grants available across Canada, and we have been providing assistance to organizations that are looking to increase their skills and knowledge on Passive House.


BILD welcomes new report from Housing Affordability Task Force

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) welcomes the new report from Ontario’s Housing Affordability Task Force and its 55 recommendations on how to address the structural shortage of market-based housing and the resulting affordability challenge in Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).


Ten attributes of successful supervisors

When asked about the toughest part of a job, there is one answer that stands above the rest: dealing with people. Employees often get frustrated or annoyed with their job because of the people around them. These interpersonal problems can lead to the downfall of the hierarchal system within a company.
 
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Restitution for loss of licenses under OCOT?

“Questo” wants to know if he’s going to be reimbursed for the business he lost after he refused to sign on with the old Ontario College of Trades, now that the province has admitted it had problems and replaced it with Skilled Trades Ontario. » Read more...

Former educator suspects bureaucratic agenda

“Sparky” is unimpressed with the new Skilled Trades Ontario organization and suspects more of the same as long as government is involved in regulating and subsidizing apprentices. » Read more...

Limit the role of regulators

Mark would like to see the new Skilled Trades Ontario take on a simple role as a training administrator rather than a certifier. » Read more...
 
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Environmental Scientist (Biology/Biologist)

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Environmental Planning and Management (EPM) Division as an Environmental Scientist - Biology (Competition #21-12-0481) based out of our Lloydminster, Alberta office. This position will require both field and office work. » Apply now...

C+M Electrician

Blitz Electric is looking for an electrician with a 309 license to join our team. Must be able to work independently as well as a team member. Most of our work is in custom residential homes. » Apply now...

Welder/ Site Welder & Installer

We are currently looking for two full‐time Site welders & Installers with the ability to work at a variety of duties to join our team. This is a full‐time year‐round position. » Apply now...