👷‍♀️ Talent Thursdays: Opportunity knocks

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Good morning! 👩‍🚒 The battle to protect Jasper, Alta. continues. Parks Canada has constructed a sprinkler system to protect the iconic town from further damage as wildfires rage on in the region. Companies interested in offering their services to rebuild Jasper can get in touch with the province via email: [email protected].

📈LABOUR BY THE NUMBERS

Almost 20% of workplace accidents involving young workers occur during their first month on the job. Between 2012 and 2016, around 126 young workers were injured daily on the job in B.C. According to WorkSafeBC, jobs can be intimidating for young people, especially when they’re new, or don’t have a lot of experience in the industry. They want to make a good first impression by showing their employers and co-workers that they know what they’re doing.

👷‍♀️ PEOPLE MOVES

Ed Mocnik has been named vice president of construction at Yellowridge Construction. Starting from the ground, Mocnik has accumulated more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry.

Chris Moran, general counsel for Maple Reinders, has been appointed chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure committee.

Peter Davoren and Javier Sevilla will helm Flatiron Dragados as chairman and CEO, respectively. The new company is the result of a merger between Flatiron Construction and Dragados in North America.

Bill Tucker, CEO of Omicron, has been appointed the bridge CEO to oversee the restructuring and expansion of green building technology company NEXII (formerly Nexii).

Earle Henderson is GRP Construction’s new vice president of construction.

🗞 HEADLINES

🤖 The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) has invested nearly $1 million in SAIT’s Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. The funding supports the development of the Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT) Hub, which will train students, support local companies, and foster innovation in construction technology. The Hub will explore the use of robotics, 3D printing, and automated construction to create efficient, sustainable housing solutions.

💵The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has partnered with TELUS Spark Science Centre and the Government of Alberta, investing $100,000 in the BLUprint Program to inspire youth to pursue careers in skilled trades. This is the largest single investment made by the CCA Education Fund since 2001.

✍️ PCL’s U.S. President Deron Brown penned a piece for Forbes Magazine this month, stressing that the biggest moments of personal and professional growth often come from embracing challenges that others avoid. Taking risks, such as relocating to a new market, taking on unfamiliar roles, and asking for help, can significantly enhance your career.

🛠️ The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) and National Construction Council (NCC) have signed a Partnership Agreement to expand work opportunities across Canada for members and collaborate on strategic initiatives to grow United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) market share.

EVENTS

Special offer: Construction Leaders Forum tickets

After five years of 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction, SiteNews is gathering with past and current winners under one roof Sept. 25 at the Royal York in Toronto for one day of idea sharing, networking and more.

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🧠 LEADERSHIP

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🔥HOT JOBS

Construction Superintendent - Ottawa, Ont. - Taggart Group

Senior Project Manager - Toronto, Ont. - Flynn Group

Chief Estimator - Vancouver, B.C. - EBC Inc.

Project Leader - Surrey, B.C. - Fraser Health Authority

Superintendent - Winnipeg, Man. - Aecon Group

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