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Budget 2023 considers trades, net-zero, apprenticeships

Budget 2023, titled the Made-In-Canada Plan: Affordable Energy, Good Jobs, and a Growing Clean Economy, includes labour investments and apprenticeship opportunities for clean electricity and clean technology projects.

RESCON is backing research project that will help to tackle the housing supply crisis

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is sponsoring a buildingSMART Canada (bSC) research project whose ultimate goal is to streamline the development approvals process and reduce the time it takes to get housing projects underway.

Ontario’s skilled trades agency seeking experts to shape future of apprenticeship

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is inviting subject matter experts to participate in developing standards and examinations to ensure they continue to meet the needs of industry, apprentices, and trades professionals in the province.

Profitability a primary concern for home builders in current climate

Of the 1,000 residential builders surveyed by the Association of Professional Builders, 45 per cent reported profit margins between 2.5 per cent and 10 per cent in 2022.

 
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The Hammer Episode #36: Shooting the Data Rapids – Michelle Throssell and Barb Hooley, Turner & Townsend

New concepts are emerging in construction contracts aimed at bringing project owners, contractors and subcontractors closer together as partners rather than bosses and hirelings. But to navigate these new structures, contractors are going to need to be prepared for a world of enhanced transparency, data collection and communication. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #30:The Future of Apprenticeship – Robert Bronk, Ontario Construction Secretariat

The Ontario government has announced a string of programs and restructurings aimed at improving and promoting skilled trades training. Robert Bronk is CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat, an agency that acts as a forum for construction contractors and construction unions to work together. As such, he has some great perspectives on the state of skilled trades learning and the apprenticeship system. In this episode, he talks about the new Ontario initiatives; how our apprenticeship system is viewed around the world; what is working and not working; how the education system has let skilled trades languish; and the intersection between apprenticeship and unionization. » Listen now...

 
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Carpenter- Red Seal or Journeyman

Catlin Inc. is Burling, Ont. based construction company that is currently seeking a Red Seal/ Journeyman Carpenter for custom homes, additions, and full home renovations. » Apply now

Lead Carpenter/ Site Supervisor

Bright Design Build is seeking a lead carpenters/ site supervisors in Toronto and Northumberland County with extensive skills and experience in the residential construction industry. » Apply now

General Labourer

Excel Homes in Calgary is seeking a general labourer, who will work alongside the site assistant and superintendent to assist with general labour tasks including lifting, digging, and general job site clean-up. » Apply now

General Labourer

CMS Steel Pro has multiple projects ongoing at any one time. They also sub-contract employees to client's job sites where they have Steel Pro supervisors on-site to support our workers. Job sites vary from fabrication, industrial, and marine. Opportunities in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. » Read More...