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Employers and workers in the construction sector will have better support as B.C. launches the Workplace Innovation Fund, a program focused on labour supply and inclusion, along with new ways of improving productivity and employee retention.
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A new report from the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses found that in Canada between January and March 2023, there were 1,904 opioid-related deaths, an average of 21 deaths per day.
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The Ontario government is expanding the Investing in Women’s Futures program to 10 additional locations across the province, including the Women’s Centre of York Region in Newmarket. This expansion is part of a $6.9 million investment over three years to enhance the program and create more economic opportunities for women.
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The BC Building Trades Council is calling on Premier David Eby and Minister of Labour Harry Bains to require flushing toilets on construction sites that have 25 workers or more, as has been a requirement in Quebec since 2015.
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Skilled trades in Canada employ over 3 million Canadians, or one in six of the labour force. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), 93 per cent of tradespeople identify as heterosexual men, 0.3 per cent identify as heterosexual women, 0.5 per cent as gay men, 0.6 per cent as lesbian women and 0.2 per cent as bisexual men and women. A new report, titled “2S/LGBTQ+ populations in the trades in Canada: Exploratory insight,” released through the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation, aims to analyzes and address the gaps in understanding the context of 2S/LGBTQ+ individuals in the trades in Canada.
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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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There’s a lot going on in the world of green building and spray foam. Jean-François Lupien, the Global Director of Product Management from Huntsman Building Solutions joins us on The Hammer to discuss an innovation in spray foam technology – their new Heatlok Soya HP. He’ll also provide an update on what is going on in the industry, and how Huntsman Building Solutions is working closely with contractors to help them gain a future business edge by providing them with better performing product that delivers high R-Value and ease of application.
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D.D. Mac Electric, located in Ajax, Ont., is a full service electrical contractor. They are seeking qualified Journeyperson and apprentice electricians for a number of positions within our construction and service groups.
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WILMAC Construction, located in Kingston, P.E.I., is seeking carpenters with three years of carpentry experience in a residential or commercial construction environment.
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Glenaden Homes, located in Etobicoke, Ont., is seeking a site supervisor with deep construction knowledge from excavation/foundation to finishing.
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Colonial Building Restoration, located in Scarborough, Ont., is seeking a motivated team player to fulfill the role of Estimator to prepare takeoffs for various industrial, commercial and, institutional restoration projects.
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