Strathcona Resources Ltd. was fined for contravening clause 3-12 (a) (ii) of the Act. As a result, the court imposed a fine of $60,714.29 with a surcharge of $24,285.71 for a total amount of $85,000. One other charge was withdrawn.
Steel View Energy & Industrial Services Ltd. was fined for contravening clause 3-1 (a) of the regulations (being an employer failed to comply with the duties of an employer at a place of employment, including the provision and maintenance of a plant, systems of work and working environments that ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of the employer’s workers, resulting in the serious injury of a worker).
The court imposed a fine of $39,285.71 with a surcharge of $15,714.29, for a total amount of $55,000.
The charges for both companies stemmed from a single incident that occurred on Dec. 5, 2022, near Major, Sask., when a worker was seriously injured when they were struck by an ejection clamp.
To celebrate the week, Skills Canada Saskatchewan is hosted a networking breakfast, followed by a skills fair on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Campus Regina Public. Middle years and high school students were invited to learn about available post-secondary and career opportunities in these fields.
Careers in trades and technology provide many opportunities for Saskatchewan youth. Educators were invited to explore a number of activities with their students to learn more, including connecting with Skills Canada Saskatchewan to host Trade and Tech Days at their school, inviting apprentices, journeypersons and other industry representatives into their classrooms to deliver presentations or administering the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program.
Developed and overseen by the SATCC, SYA enhances students’ understanding of apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades through 12 activities, including researching and writing a report on a designated trade, interviewing a journeyperson and attending a career fair. Students who register as apprentices in Saskatchewan within five years of program completion receive 300 trade time hours and the waiver of their apprenticeship registration fee and Level 1 technical training tuition.
A strong and healthy construction sector is the key to a solid Canadian economy, but outdated procurement strategies, labour shortages and a lack of adequate investment are preventing the industry from realizing its full potential. On Nov. 19, 2024, construction leaders from across the country headed to Parliament Hill to advocate for urgent intervention from the federal government.
Invest in long-term infrastructure, with a focus on housing, transportation and trade-enabling projects.
Grow the construction workforce to address critical labour shortages.
Modernize procurement processes and cut unnecessary red tape.
Construction contributes $162 billion annually to Canada’s GDP and employs over 1.6 million Canadians. Supporting construction means supporting job creation, trade, critical infrastructure, productivity and growth.
“It’s not promises that build the economy – it’s construction. It drives growth, creates jobs and builds and maintains the essential infrastructure we all depend on,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, CCA president. “To secure Canada’s future, we need to invest in infrastructure, expand our workforce and modernize procurement. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Canada.”
Canada’s builders are asking for substantial changes in how the federal government approaches infrastructure investment, workforce development, and procurement. By cutting red tape, collaborating on a long-term vision for infrastructure, and addressing labour challenges, we can deliver the projects Canadians need for a stronger future.
I am very excited that our second SHCA Infrastructure Summit & Trade Show will take place in Regina early next month on Dec. 4-5, 2024, at the Delta Hotel and Convention Centre. Once again, we are bringing together contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professionals to learn, share and explore the latest knowledge in the heavy construction industry.
Growing from the success of last year, we will have two full days of informative sessions related to the heavy construction industry, information sharing among members and colleagues and a trade show to keep SHCA members up to date on innovations within the industry. Day 1 will include keynote speaker Michelle Ray. Ray is an entrepreneur, author and educator who is one of the most sought-after international speakers on leadership and change.
This year’s sessions span issues facing our industry with a strong focus on innovation and new technology. Attendees will hear from industry leaders talking about the latest technology that can be applied to our industry to move it into the next generation of building our infrastructure. Topics such as applying AI to the construction industry, the evolution of construction technology, understanding the deployment of carbon capture and storage practices are a few areas that will be covered. Topics of practical application for the industry will also be front and center for attendees to learn from and join in on the conversation.
The second SHCA Infrastructure Summit & Trade Show has an exciting line up of guest speakers representing all aspects of the industry who will bring their unique insight on the future of infrastructure work.
We will hear from David Elwood from the University of Saskatchewan on soil mechanics and Daniel Anvari from Capilano University on the use of AI in the construction industry. Anvari is an expert on AI startups, driving innovation in AI applications for business including AI-driven innovation in civil construction, smart city infrastructure management and project planning, procurement and delivery. Another guest speaker will be Marcello Lirusso from Caterpillar Inc. Lirusso will speak on paving principles and techniques, to name a few.
It will be an exciting and busy two days of informative sessions along with the trade show of over twenty-five exhibitors showcasing a wide variety of items related to the industry. There is still time to sign up for one of the most important annual events for our industry in Saskatchewan. For registration and more information on the SHCA Infrastructure Summit & Trade Show, go to saskheavy.ca/events.
