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Compared to Q2 2022, the sector is 2.8 per cent higher when it comes to construction employment, with an additional 43,000 workers employed in the industry. These vacancies still exceed their national average.
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The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has launched a survey with the goal of better understanding the challenges faced by those pursuing a licence in Ontario.
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Prefabricated apartments and public land are being pitched as paths to solving British Columbia’s housing affordability crisis, according to some city planners. The province needs to establish an industry that will meet increasing demands and a decreasing labour force.
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The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has taken action against two Ontario home builders due to concerns of improper conduct.
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Women make up just under 13 per cent of the construction workforce across Canada, with 4.7 per cent working in the trades. Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s Building Better survey aims to “explore the similarities and differences in experiences of women to gain insight into how organizations can improve their workplace cultures and create more inclusive environments for all employees.”
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The Canadian housing market is on the verge of a building boom. Surges in population, combined with a restricted housing supply are creating the conditions for a vibrant building market. However, in addition to meeting this demand, builders are increasingly tasked with ensuring that these new homes comply with more stringent building codes as well as the industry’s climate targets. This is an ambitious task, as it not only requires builders to adopt new materials and building strategies, but also new supply chains and the effective retrofitting of older properties. By Mike Anderson
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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. 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.
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Liz Kovach, President of the Western Retail Lumber Association Inc., joins this special episode of The Hammer to discuss the association’s Let’s GO Build Program and their take on the recent labour market study. WRLA is a member-based organization that connects and educates the building supply industry in Western Canada to facilitate the growth of member businesses. Their Let’s Go Build program aims to enhance job opportunities and attract new talent in the lumber, building materials and hardgoods industry. Listen as Kovach and Canadian Contractor editor Kaitlin Secord discuss the future of the construction sector.
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Dwayne Feyter Construction, located in Monarch, Alta., is seeking several framers with one or more years of experience.
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Henderson Construction, located in Port Hope, Ont., is seeking a carpenter/ lead hand who will be responsible for carrying out tasks relating to construction and restoration.
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Taylor Docks Incorporated, located in Port Severn, Ont., are seeking a full-time general labourer position who has construction industry experience working outdoors in all weather and on all terrain.
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Omineca Fabricating, located in Prince George, B.C., is seeking a Scheduler / Crew Dispatcher to join their office team to assist in dispatching crews and equipment to multiple job sites and projects in both Canada and the United States.
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