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WRLA promoting donations to Red Cross for Ukraine

As the hostilities continue to grow in Ukraine so does the need for humanitarian support. Following many conversations with members, the WRLA has organized a donation portal to unite our members and industry partners to help provide additional support during this humanitarian crisis.


The Hammer Episode #24: All In This Together: Jennifer Khan, EllisDon

Jennifer Khan is EllisDon’s director of diversity and inclusion. She joined The Hammer to talk about why one of Canada’s largest general contractors has devoted serious resources to furthering the cause of greater acceptance of all identify groups in workplaces and the industry. We touch on just what diversity and inclusion means and how EllisDon is trying to advance the cause. We get into some assessment of the scale of the problem of intolerance in Canada and where the industry could improve. We discuss hiring quotas and whether they are a part of a diversity and inclusion strategy. And we talk about some things that contractors smaller than EllisDon can do to make their workplaces more inclusive.


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.
 
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The Hammer Podcast

The Hammer Episode #24: All In This Together: Jennifer Khan, EllisDon

Jennifer Khan is EllisDon’s director of diversity and inclusion. She joined The Hammer to talk about why one of Canada’s largest general contractors has devoted serious resources to furthering the cause of greater acceptance of all identify groups in workplaces and the industry. We touch on just what diversity and inclusion means and how EllisDon is trying to advance the cause. We get into some assessment of the scale of the problem of intolerance in Canada and where the industry could improve. We discuss hiring quotas and whether they are a part of a diversity and inclusion strategy. And we talk about some things that contractors smaller than EllisDon can do to make their workplaces more inclusive. » Listen now...
 
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Deposits are common sense

David disagrees with the take here that a good contractor really doesn’t need to collect a deposit for materials. » Read more...

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...
 
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Architectural Designer/Architectural Design Technician

Quantum Passivhaus is a Designer and Prefabricator of high-performance passive house buildings. We are a team based, forward thinking company and constantly focused on building innovation. » Apply now...

Building Serviceperson 1 - Carpenter

The Building Serviceperson 1 performs general repair, maintenance, renovation and alterations of University buildings, furnishings and structures, contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence. » Apply now...

Carpenter / Renovator

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...