👷‍♀️ Talent Thursdays: Proper fit

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Good morning! 🏎️ Some people’s talents go far beyond the construction sector. Norman Jennings, a senior associate at Moriyama & Teshima Architects, has been inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame for his insane winning record and contributions to the sport. Congrats, Norman!

📈 LABOUR BY THE NUMBERS

Traffic delays are costing Canada’s tradespeople thousands. Data from insurance company Zego found that the average tradesperson in Canada will spend more than $8,000 travelling to work and jobsites each year. Bricklayers, electricians and plumbers had the highest average travel costs at $10,000.

👷‍♀️ PEOPLE MOVES

Thomas Grell has joined Graham as its executive vice president, services. Grell has nearly three decades of progressive leadership experience and a proven track record of success across diverse industries. He will lead Graham’s Services division with a focus on exceptional safety results, repeat business with key clients, and sustained growth.

Chris Colbeck, president of Townline, has announced his retirement. Colbeck launched his real estate career in 1990. His successor will be Daryl Simpson, who is known for his work with the Urban Development Institute, the Hecht Foundation and the Canuck Place Children's Hospice.

Mission Group has restructured its senior leadership team. Randy Shier, co-founder and president is now chief product officer. Luke Turri will shift from executive vice president to president. Steve Abel will move from vice president of finance to chief financial officer. 

Lindsay Brand has been appointed chief investment officer of Concert Properties. Brand will lead Concert’s national team responsible for the income-producing property portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, asset and fund management, leasing and property management. She will also oversee Concert Income Properties, an open-ended, limited partnership Canadian fund.

Shane McKernan is now director of preconstruction at Axiom Builders. McKernan began his career as a Red Seal carpenter and went on to high level roles at Keltic Development and Chard Development before joining Axiom.

🗞 HEADLINES

🦺 Tradeswomen in B.C. met with government officials this week to celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight the issues women face in construction. They brought along PPE so lawmakers could understand how ill-fitting and uncomfortable they can be for female body types. 

⚡ Mining experts say skilled workers will be essential if Canada wants to reach its clean energy goals. Raptor Mining CEO Craig Harder wrote that If we can’t get more work boots on the ground, Canada’s critical mineral mother lode will remain underground and our clean energy potential will go untapped.

✍🏼 Project labor agreement restrictions put in place by the previous Progressive Conservative administration in Manitoba are about to be lifted by the NDP. The agreements would require non-unionized employees on significant government projects to be subject to the same laws and benefits as their unionized counterparts.

🧠 LEADERSHIP

Resources for professional development

• Peter Kiewit talks about integrity in 1967

• These construction cover letter tips could add $10k to your salary

• Here’s why 72% of employers are choosing skills over CV

• Executives break down how to find balance as a CEO

• Why vulnerability from leaders can be an asset

🔥 HOT JOBS

President and CEO - Toronto, Ont. - Canadian Institute of Steel Construction 

Vice President of Construction - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Natural Forces Solar

Director, Program Services - North Vancouver, B.C. - Seaspan

Regional Director - Edmonton, Alta. - BGIS

Senior Director, Service Management - Calgary, Alta. - AltaGas

Senior Vice President - Toronto, Ont. - Comtech

Operations Manager - Calgary, Alta. - Wood

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