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BCCA annual survey reveals construction industry under strain

The BC Construction Association Industry Survey looked at responses from over 1,300 participants as to how the current industry conditions are impacting employers across B.C.

BOLT invests $75,000 through The Home Depot TradeWorx Program

BOLT has expanded its scholarship program with a $75,000 investment from The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s TradeWorx funding initiative, which aims to help youth out of risk of homelessness and introduce them to careers in the trades.

RESCON objects to rushing green building construction standards

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) expressed in a press release they're "concerned that the provincial government is rushing to implement new green building standards related to building construction at the same time it is proposing to build 1.5 million new homes by 2031."

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.

 
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The Hammer Episode #37: Enbridge HER+ with Bonny Koabel, Access Rebates

With greener homes on the rise, so is government funding for financial assistance. In this edition of the podcast, Kaitlin Secord, the new editor of Canadian Contractor, is joined by Bonny Kaobel of Access Rebates to discuss Enbridge’s Home Energy Rebate program, energy audits, the Greener Home Loan program, and how knowledge about these funding programs can help contractors and homeowners alike. » Listen now...

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...

 
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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

Skilled Labour

Casey Concrete Ltd., located in Hardwood Lands, N.S., is seeking a skilled labourer to work in their precast concrete division. » Apply now