Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) wants new Inspectors
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) wants new Inspectors to join its safety team in the GTA Area and across Ontario, including Ottawa, Sudbury and South Eastern Ontario.
ESA is looking for motivated individuals with an Electrician’s Construction and Maintenance Licence (309A), and at least 7 years of varied experience as a Journeyperson Electrician. You have sound knowledge of electrical theory, a background in customer service, knowledge of Windows, MS Office programs and e-mail, and a valid driver’s licence. As an electrical inspector, you are driven to positively impact electrical safety. You are responsible for inspecting electrical installations from start to finish, including: examining electrical drawings and inspecting installations to ensure electrical code compliance; advising customers; creating and maintaining inspection records; and investigating and reporting on electrical fires and accidents.
ESA’s team of 400+ engaged and committed safety professionals are driven by a mandate to improve electrical safety for the people of Ontario. We administer and enforce Ontario’s electrical safety regulations through the delivery of a wide range of services and initiatives that are supported by our safety stakeholders.
ESA offers a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package and learning opportunities to grow your skill in electrical safety while working in a great team environment. For more information on these opportunities and to apply online by September 3, 2010 , please access the ESA website at http://www.esasafe.com/
Monday, July 26, 2010
It is great to give even if you do not get recognized!
Each month the GTA Construction Report has provided space to Habitat for Humnaity Niagara to promote new programs or recognize industry leaders who donate materials, money or time to help build affordable housing for families across the Niagara Region. Our publication reaches key decision makers of both the Niagara Construction Association and Niagara Home Builders so the GTA Construction Report is hapy to help!
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION (POWER, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS WORK)
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION
(POWER, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS WORK)
Nature of the Application
The Utility Contractors Association of Ontario Inc. has applied for accreditation as an employers’ association pursuant to section 134 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for certain employers engaged in utilities construction in the Province of Ontario in all sectors of the construction industry save and except the industrial, commercial and institutional sector.
This Application affects all employers of employees engaged in utilities construction for whom the Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council or any of its affiliated Local Unions, that is Labourers’ International Union of North America, (LIUNA) Locals 183, 247, 493, 527, 607, 625, 837, 1036, 1059, 1081 and 1089 hold bargaining rights that operate or may operate throughout the Province of Ontario in any sector of the construction industry save and except the industrial, commercial and institutional sector.
Responding Party
The Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council is the Responding Party to the Accreditation Application.
A hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., local time on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Boardroom at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, 2nd Floor, 505 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
You can determine whether your company is affected by inspecting the proposed list of unionized employers active within one year of the date of application at the following locations:
(a) Ontario Labour Relations Board
2nd Floor, 505 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2P1
Telephone: 416-326-7500
(b) The offices of the Association
1075 North Service Road West, Suite 201
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 2G2
Telephone: 905-847-7305
(c) The offices of the Responding Party or its affiliated local unions
Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council
Suite 700, 555 Burnamthorpe Road
Toronto, Ontario
M9C 3Y3
Telephone: 416-240-7254
(d) Affiliated Local Unions: Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Locals 183, 247, 493, 527, 607, 625, 837, 1036, 1059, 1081 and 1089.
These locations will also have a complete copy of the pleadings in this matter, copies of response forms and details of the bargaining unit (including its geographic scope and work encompassed by the application).
You may also access a copy of the Application and Response filed by the Union and any O.L.R.B. decision related to this application at the O.L.R.B. website:
www.olrb.gov.on.ca
Questions may be directed to France Poirier, Client Services Co-Ordinator, Ontario Labour Relations Board: (416) 326-7474.
All employers are urged to confirm whether they are or may be affected by this Application as no further notice of these proceedings will be given unless employers notify the Board, by filing a Form A-94, on or before August 18, 2010 that they are affected by the Application and wish to participate in this proceeding.
(POWER, ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS WORK)
Nature of the Application
The Utility Contractors Association of Ontario Inc. has applied for accreditation as an employers’ association pursuant to section 134 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 for certain employers engaged in utilities construction in the Province of Ontario in all sectors of the construction industry save and except the industrial, commercial and institutional sector.
This Application affects all employers of employees engaged in utilities construction for whom the Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council or any of its affiliated Local Unions, that is Labourers’ International Union of North America, (LIUNA) Locals 183, 247, 493, 527, 607, 625, 837, 1036, 1059, 1081 and 1089 hold bargaining rights that operate or may operate throughout the Province of Ontario in any sector of the construction industry save and except the industrial, commercial and institutional sector.
Responding Party
The Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council is the Responding Party to the Accreditation Application.
A hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., local time on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Boardroom at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, 2nd Floor, 505 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.
You can determine whether your company is affected by inspecting the proposed list of unionized employers active within one year of the date of application at the following locations:
(a) Ontario Labour Relations Board
2nd Floor, 505 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2P1
Telephone: 416-326-7500
(b) The offices of the Association
1075 North Service Road West, Suite 201
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 2G2
Telephone: 905-847-7305
(c) The offices of the Responding Party or its affiliated local unions
Labourers’ International Union of North America, Ontario Provincial District Council
Suite 700, 555 Burnamthorpe Road
Toronto, Ontario
M9C 3Y3
Telephone: 416-240-7254
(d) Affiliated Local Unions: Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Locals 183, 247, 493, 527, 607, 625, 837, 1036, 1059, 1081 and 1089.
These locations will also have a complete copy of the pleadings in this matter, copies of response forms and details of the bargaining unit (including its geographic scope and work encompassed by the application).
You may also access a copy of the Application and Response filed by the Union and any O.L.R.B. decision related to this application at the O.L.R.B. website:
www.olrb.gov.on.ca
Questions may be directed to France Poirier, Client Services Co-Ordinator, Ontario Labour Relations Board: (416) 326-7474.
All employers are urged to confirm whether they are or may be affected by this Application as no further notice of these proceedings will be given unless employers notify the Board, by filing a Form A-94, on or before August 18, 2010 that they are affected by the Application and wish to participate in this proceeding.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Publisher Viewpoint July 2010
I started off last month with an interesting question of “Who is Cathy Latimer?”
In one of my daily searches I came across a posting in the local St. Catharines paper in the "Letters to the Editor" section that caught my interest. With a little research I found the person who works for a local masonry company and found out that her original letter was started after she found out that at the end of 2010 she would be out of a job. I spoke with Cathy and she decided to submit her letter to the GTA Construction Report for our July issue and you will see her full letter and some local responses in the paper. Dialogue between the Niagara Construction Association (NCA) and Cathy has already taken place and I am working towards getting the NCA to provide some feedback for our August issue which is covering the Niagara Construction Industry.
As a member of the Board of the Barrie Construction Association we are dealing with the same issue that Cathy brings up about out of town contractors winning local jobs. In Barrie we have started to get dialogue going with the city and inviting them to speak at events. The long term goal is to make it so local contractors can have a leg up for public tax supported projects. The best argument I have heard to date is that local projects funded by tax dollars that have the work done by local companies is a better investment for the city or a region. Local companies pay taxes and hire local employees so any investment from city councils or regional governments on new construction see a very high return of the original cost of the project. Where as out of town contractors commute to work and spend their money in their cities. More coverage on this will be coming next month so stay tuned.
News of a completely different topic is with a new partnership with Real Estate Executives Inc has added an additional 23,000 plus readers to the online versions of our publications. This addition brings our total online readers to almost 75,000 per month across Ontario and Canada. Check out the Real Estate Executives site www.realestateexecutives.ca
Chase is the Director of Marketing and Client Relations for the Construction News and Report Group as well as the Associate Publisher for the GTA Construction Report and Ontario Construction Report. Chase also serves on the Board of Directors for the Barrie Construction Association and on several committees for the Niagara Construction Association. If you have any recommendations or suggestions on changes you would like to make for the papers please contact him toll free at 1-888-432-3555 ext 211 or email him chase@cnrgp.com or visit us online at www.cnrgp.com
In one of my daily searches I came across a posting in the local St. Catharines paper in the "Letters to the Editor" section that caught my interest. With a little research I found the person who works for a local masonry company and found out that her original letter was started after she found out that at the end of 2010 she would be out of a job. I spoke with Cathy and she decided to submit her letter to the GTA Construction Report for our July issue and you will see her full letter and some local responses in the paper. Dialogue between the Niagara Construction Association (NCA) and Cathy has already taken place and I am working towards getting the NCA to provide some feedback for our August issue which is covering the Niagara Construction Industry.
As a member of the Board of the Barrie Construction Association we are dealing with the same issue that Cathy brings up about out of town contractors winning local jobs. In Barrie we have started to get dialogue going with the city and inviting them to speak at events. The long term goal is to make it so local contractors can have a leg up for public tax supported projects. The best argument I have heard to date is that local projects funded by tax dollars that have the work done by local companies is a better investment for the city or a region. Local companies pay taxes and hire local employees so any investment from city councils or regional governments on new construction see a very high return of the original cost of the project. Where as out of town contractors commute to work and spend their money in their cities. More coverage on this will be coming next month so stay tuned.
News of a completely different topic is with a new partnership with Real Estate Executives Inc has added an additional 23,000 plus readers to the online versions of our publications. This addition brings our total online readers to almost 75,000 per month across Ontario and Canada. Check out the Real Estate Executives site www.realestateexecutives.ca
Chase is the Director of Marketing and Client Relations for the Construction News and Report Group as well as the Associate Publisher for the GTA Construction Report and Ontario Construction Report. Chase also serves on the Board of Directors for the Barrie Construction Association and on several committees for the Niagara Construction Association. If you have any recommendations or suggestions on changes you would like to make for the papers please contact him toll free at 1-888-432-3555 ext 211 or email him chase@cnrgp.com or visit us online at www.cnrgp.com
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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