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Ontario removing barriers for out-of-province skilled workers

The Ontario government will introduce changes that would help workers in over 30 in-demand professions move here with their families while continuing their careers. The changes, if passed, would tackle Ontario’s historic labour shortage – the largest in a generation – by ensuring out-of-province workers can register in their regulated profession or trade within 30 days.


Atlas Engineered Products acquires Hi-Tec Industries

Atlas Engineered Products has announced that the Company has completed the acquisition of Hi-Tec Industries Ltd. located in Lantzville, British Columbia. The letter of intent entered in to for this transaction was previously announced on November 24, 2021.


How to improve job site metrics with wearables

Wearables have become a very fashionable topic in the construction industry, but it’s not all window dressing, every day, wearables are promoting health, safety, connectivity, productivity and accuracy on construction sites.
 
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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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Hughes Brothers Construction is looking to hire an experienced Carpenter to join our team. We offer a positive work environment while ensuring the workmanship our clients receive is the best product. » Apply now...