What Are Today’s Young Professionals Looking for in a Workplace

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Ever wonder what draws young professionals to certain companies? Three millennials in the construction industry weigh in on what they look for in a job. Read more.

Without Offsets, New Foreign Worker Regulations Will Impede Economic Growth

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Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program were intended to make it more difficult for companies across the country to hire foreign workers. However, as John Clinkard writes, these restrictions would appear to be at odds with the recent observations that “many employers … are already experiencing shortages of certain types of workers.” Moreover, these shortages will likely become more acute due to an aging population and an accompanying shrinkage of the labour force. Faced with this more restrictive hiring climate and an expanding global economy, firms in “footloose” industries now have an increased incentive to move offshore, Clinkard notes. Read more.

Government of Canada Helps More Skilled Newcomers Get Jobs in Their Fields Faster

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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, and the Honourable Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, announced that the Government of Canada, in partnership with the provinces and territories, will improve foreign credential recognition for 10 additional priority occupations including the skilled trades and healthcare. They made the announcement today at separate events in Vancouver and Toronto. The 10 new priority occupations are: geoscientists, carpenters, electricians, heavy duty equipment technicians, heavy equipment operators, welders, audiologists and speech language pathologists, midwives, psychologists, and lawyers. Read more.

The 2014-2015 Industry Education Course Catalogue is now available!

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CANS’ Industry Education and Training program, which provides valuable training opportunities for career development, skill building and enhancement, is designed specifically for the construction industry.

The 2014-2015 Course Catalogue is now available!