Industry consultation with SHCA members helped Southeast College develop a program that will benefit all heavy construction stakeholders in the province
News from the Field – July 2021
Brandt announces plan to create 1,000-plus new jobs The Brandt Group of Companies recently announced plans to make a major investment in staffing and will hire more than 1,000 new employees by the end of 2021. The new positions will span the Regina-based company’s 100+ location international network, focusing on roles in Canada and the […]
The Landscape of Return to Work
Thanks to COVID-19, the landscape of work has forever changed. Unfortunately, employers had to make a quick decision regarding how to keep their employees working throughout the pandemic. What was once thought impossible for many employers became a reality and it changed how we view the traditional sense of the working environment.
Clarity on the Duty to Exercise Contractual Discretion in Good Faith
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Wastech Decision”) on Feb. 5, 2021.
Why it’s Important to Report Workplace Hazards
Many aspects of safety management have evolved over the past few decades, but one of the things that has remained at the forefront is safety reporting. Safety professionals today still struggle to get the point across to the workforce that it is important to report hazards, unsafe acts and conditions.
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program Wraps Up Unprecedented Year
Staff at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) continued to promote the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program, apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades throughout 2020–21.
Protecting Canadian Businesses
Although the start of a pandemic is probably not the best time to begin a new business, that didn’t stop David Richards and Andy Bates. They knew the risks when they began EQUA Specialty Risk Partners Corporation (EQUA), an insurance brokerage that specializes in managing construction risks that leads to improved coverage and competitive pricing for its clients.
Harassment in the Workplace
It is a good feeling spending your workday being productive alongside people that make you feel welcome and valued. So, too, is going home knowing what you did and how you spoke throughout the workday was helpful, not harmful. Not every day or every workplace is like that, but there are tools to guide employers, supervisors and employees towards maintaining that type of work environment.
Inaugural Meeting of the Women in Construction TEC Group
Meeting with a group that is open to advice and generous with their insights is an empowering experience that helps to develop one another. A group like that came together recently to create that experience for women in construction. We met as the Women in Construction – TEC Group for its inaugural meeting. This introductory […]