Ottawa Construction Association - one of the largest regional construction associations in Canada & the voice of Ottawa’s non-residential construction industry.
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined July 2014
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Supervisors are often the first point of contact when workers raise concerns, ask questions, or navigate challenges. Their responses can either build trust or shut conversation down.
Read our newest blog on why frontline leadership matters most on site.
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These combined trends pushed the industry unemployment rate down to 5.9% in May 2026 (from 6.5% a year earlier), pointing to tighter labour market conditions as construction activity ramps up. buildforce.ca/en/blog/may-lf…
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We’re building our strength at home.
That’s why we launched Team Canada Strong — our nationwide effort to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers. The workers that will build the homes, transit, and energy projects that will build Canada strong.
ALT Prime Minister Carney meets with workers in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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The livestream for the Skilled Trades Conference for Guidance Educators is now available on our YouTube channel! Tune in to learn and engage with information about apprenticeship pathways.
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Public to have their say on Lansdowne 2.0 today ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/pu…
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In 2024, major projects fueled regional construction booms across Canada, from LNG facilities in BC to EV manufacturing in Ontario. BuildForce Canada’s latest blog explores how regional strengths are shaping new opportunities in non-residential markets.
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Your voice matters. Help inform workforce strategy.
BuildForce Canada, alongside workforce partners, is collecting real-time insights to understand the staffing realities in today’s construction industry.
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Short-staffed? Rising costs? Skills shortages?
Tell us in the Workforce Pulse Survey – it only takes 1–2 minutes!
Your input helps shape real solutions for the construction sector.
⏱️ Quick, anonymous, and impactful.
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Over the past 12 months, Canada’s construction labour force grew by 3.5% (+59,100 workers), while employment rose by 2.6% (+41,900). These trends reflect ongoing rebalancing in the sector. Learn more on Labour Market Corner.
buildforce.ca/en/blog/may-lf…
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BuildForce Canada’s Construction Law e-learning course helps contractors and project leaders understand contracts, insurance, liability, and dispute prevention.
✔ Available in English and French
✔ Earn 1 Gold Seal Certification credit
Learn more: bit.ly/3SdDjca
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The @ConstructionOtt and the General Contractors Association of Ottawa have created a bursary at Algonquin College in honour of Don Chutter, a 100-year-old veteran of Ottawa’s construction industry.
Read the press release: algqn.co/HIf450VuWw0
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Happy Women in Construction Week! To all of the women in construction: thank you for your hard work and dedication, and for playing a vital role in reshaping the future of our industry.
#ConstructionSafetyWeek #WomeninConstruction #WomeninConstructionWeek
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Young women are taking charge in the construction industry, breaking barriers, and building their own futures. Read the inspiring stories of three trailblazers in BuildForce Magazine. lnkd.in/gYkcumHr
💜 #TakeYourSpace #WomenInConstruction #WICWeek
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Construction projects thrive on well-understood contracts. The Canadian Construction Contract Essentials course teaches how to interpret, manage, and execute contracts while minimizing disputes.
👉 Available in English and French.
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Now available: the updated Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) course. With revised lessons, a new interface, and added features, it’s the essential safety course for the pipeline construction industry.
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Construction employment rose 1.8% in 2024, driven by a 19.2% increase among young workers (15-24) and an 11.4% rise among female workers. Explore the trends shaping the labor market in our latest Labour Market Corner blog. buildforce.ca/en/blog/constr…
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