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BuildForce Canada launches Construction Career Pathways program

BuildForce Canada has launched their Construction Career Pathways, which aims to connect job seekers and employers across Canada’s construction sector.

JLL releases data on Canadian construction outlook

JLL released their 2023 Canada construction outlook. The report looks at how raw material price hikes, labour shortages and rising capital costs will impact construction momentum across the country.

Ontario One Call can now fine excavators

Ontario One Call, a regulatory agency conducting “call before you dig” checks for underground utilities, has gained the authority to issue fines to excavators who violate its rules.

Economy added 35,000 jobs in March, unemployment rate still hovering near record low

The Canadian economy added 35,000 jobs last month. Jobs were lost in construction, and March marked the fourth consecutive month the unemployment rate has held at five per cent.

 
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The Hammer Special Episode: The Best Radon Protection You Can Get – Mickel Maalouf, Huntsman Building Solutions

Mickel Maalouf of Huntsman Building Solutions joins The Hammer to discuss the crackdown on Radon in homes. Throughout Canada, there are homes with elevated levels of Radon that need to be assessed and treated. In this podcast, we’ll address what builders and contractors need to know about Radon mitigation and the solution that will help them address the problem. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #26: The Other Pandemic

In 2021, in Ontario, 30 percent of all the working people who died from opioid overdose worked in the construction industry. It’s clearly time for we who employ tradespeople to pay some extra attention to this issue and be prepared to help those in our companies who struggle with substance use and misuse. To help, Jan Chappel, a senior occupational health and safety specialist with CCOHS, joined The Hammer to give us some advice on what to look for in employee behaviour that might indicate a problem; how to address the issue; and where to find the resources both you and your employee might need. » Listen now...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

General Labourer

Excel Homes, located 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

New Home Warranty Technician

Excel Homes, located in Calgary, is seeking a new home warranty technician. This is a field position that ensures new home warranty issues are addressed. This role will service homes across the Calgary area. » Apply now

Carpenter/Lead Carpenter/Site Supervisor

Bright design Build is a residential construction business located in Toronto. They are seeking carpenters, lead carpenters, and site supervisors with extensive skills and experience in the residential construction industry. » Apply now

Restoration Workers

Edge Group is a full-service general contracting and building restoration company located in Woodbridge, Ont. They are seeking skilled labourers to work on masonry and stonework repairs, exterior wall repairs, and more. » Apply now