👷‍♀️ Talent Thursdays: Road Trip

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Good morning! 🏗️ LEGO has looked to astronauts, Star Wars, superheroes and so much more for inspiration. But do you ever wish there was a set that highlighted the skilled trades? Someone went ahead and designed it.

📈 LABOUR BY THE NUMBERS

According to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, small business opportunities lost in the country’s construction sector alone exceeded $9.6 billion last year. The second closest was retail, with $3.8 billion.

👷‍♀️ PEOPLE MOVES

• Warren Singh is the Alberta Construction Association’s new executive director following Ken Gibson’s retirement after 20 years in the role.

• Cheyanne Hammell, PCL’s special projects manager, has been awarded the 2023 Premier’s Award for Technology.

• Jessica Jiang has joined Infrastructure BC as a senior associate.

• Jennifer Podmore Russell is Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation’s new executive vice president of real estate and development.

• Kim Corea has been promoted to chief financial officer at Ecora.

🗞 HEADLINES

On the Road: The BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association is ramping up its RoadShow project with a new campaign website and promotional video. A high-tech truck loaded with heavy equipment simulators and VR tools will spend three years crossing the province, giving locals a taste of road building and maintenance careers.

Solid advice: Ottawa has announced the launch of the Union-Led Advisory Table. It will provide recommendations to the government on how best to support workers affected by economic change, with a focus on supporting skilled, mid-career workers in at-risk sectors and jobs.

Plan accordingly: Skilled Trades Ontario has released its three year plan which includes four pillars: supporting an innovative apprenticeship and certification model, promoting/advancing the skilled trades, facilitating research, and building a diverse/equitable/inclusive skilled trades sector.

🧠 LEADERSHIP

Resources for professional development

• Recognizing the signs of mental health struggles in workers.

• 10 hacks to grow your construction business.

• What research shows about return-to-office mandates.

• NASA astronaut details how to successfully lead a team.

• Digging into the psychology of public speaking stress 

📣 NOMINATIONS WANTED

We are looking for construction influencers

Nominations are officially open for SiteNews’ Most Influential People in Construction Awards. We are looking for individuals inspiring others and forging new paths in the sector. They can be from any corner in the industry and in any position. Just let us know why you think they are a mover and a shaker.

🔥 HOT JOBS

Lead Project Manager - Vaughn, Ont. - TYLin Group

EHS Director (SMR-X Project) - Courtice, Ont. - Aecon Group

Project Manager - Vancouver, B.C. - Prodigy

President - Markham, Ont. - Jonas Construction Software

Senior Project Manager - Toronto, Ont. - Fast + Epp

Transit Project Manager - Vancouver, B.C. - Morrison Hershfield

🔥 Check out all roles up for grabs right now at SiteNews Jobs or put your job post in front of tens of thousands of construction professionals here. Hurry up before our free trial ends!

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Here’s to a great rest of the week!

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