Fostering Professional Development With Gold Seal Certification

Presented By Chanel Roberts | Manager, Education and Gold Seal Certification Program, Canadian Construction Association

Nationally acclaimed, the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Gold Seal Certification is a recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. Earned through industry experience, education and examination, Gold Seal Certification:

• Enhances your professional development,
• Improves your job mobility, and
• Markets your skills, competence, and experience.

Gold Seal Certified (GSC) construction management professionals have attained the highest standard of excellence, have proven industry experience, and are held in the highest regard. Companies that employ GSC professionals are seen as leaders for their commitment to quality through education, training, and continual skill development.

Join a special information session presented by Chanel Roberts, Gold Seal Certification Program Manager, to learn what it takes to become certified.

Fostering Professional Development With Gold Seal Certification

Presented By Chanel Roberts | Manager, Education and Gold Seal Certification Program, Canadian Construction Association

Nationally acclaimed, the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Gold Seal Certification is a recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. Earned through industry experience, education and examination, Gold Seal Certification:

• Enhances your professional development,
• Improves your job mobility, and
• Markets your skills, competence, and experience.

Gold Seal Certified (GSC) construction management professionals have attained the highest standard of excellence, have proven industry experience, and are held in the highest regard. Companies that employ GSC professionals are seen as leaders for their commitment to quality through education, training, and continual skill development.

Join a special information session presented by Chanel Roberts, Gold Seal Certification Program Manager, to learn what it takes to become certified.

How To Give And Receive Feedback

Presented By Bob Wilkie | President of I Got Mind

Uncover the art of effective communication and team synergy in Bob Wilkie’s “How to Give and Receive Feedback” breakout session. Participants will explore diverse perspectives within their group, assess current feedback practices, and gain practical skills for delivering and receiving constructive feedback. Bob introduces strategies to identify and overcome communication barriers, fostering enhanced team leadership and performance. Attendees emerge with a fresh perspective on feedback, refined skills, increased leadership confidence, and improved communication methods, all contributing to elevated team success.

How To Give And Receive Feedback

Presented By Bob Wilkie | President of I Got Mind

Uncover the art of effective communication and team synergy in Bob Wilkie’s “How to Give and Receive Feedback” breakout session. Participants will explore diverse perspectives within their group, assess current feedback practices, and gain practical skills for delivering and receiving constructive feedback. Bob introduces strategies to identify and overcome communication barriers, fostering enhanced team leadership and performance. Attendees emerge with a fresh perspective on feedback, refined skills, increased leadership confidence, and improved communication methods, all contributing to elevated team success.

Ready To Become A Mentor?

Presented By Joy Magnell | Community Engagement Manager, Building Builders

Join the Building Builders Mentorship Program information session to learn how you can give back to the industry by becoming a Mentor to a Mentee interested in construction. Hear from current Mentors about best practices, their experience, and how mentoring has contributed to their leadership. Mentors have access to free training and connections with potential employees, and mentoring supports industry recruitment and retention.

Learn how to make a difference in a tradesperson’s career through the BC Construction Association’s (BCCA) Building Builders program. Find out how easy it is to become a Mentor through the Building Builders program (mentorship made easy). Community Engagement Manager – Joy Magnell will provide a quick program overview, share success stories, and answer your questions.

Ready To Become A Mentor?

Presented By Joy Magnell | Community Engagement Manager, Building Builders

Join the Building Builders Mentorship Program information session to learn how you can give back to the industry by becoming a Mentor to a Mentee interested in construction. Hear from current Mentors about best practices, their experience, and how mentoring has contributed to their leadership. Mentors have access to free training and connections with potential employees, and mentoring supports industry recruitment and retention.

Learn how to make a difference in a tradesperson’s career through the BC Construction Association’s (BCCA) Building Builders program. Find out how easy it is to become a Mentor through the Building Builders program (mentorship made easy). Community Engagement Manager – Joy Magnell will provide a quick program overview, share success stories, and answer your questions.

You Deserve The Right Tools: Addressing Substance Use In Construction

Presented By Kayla Cardinal | Harm Reduction Coordinator, Tailgate Toolkit

In this workshop, participants will learn about the Vancouver Island Construction Association’s innovative and award-winning harm reduction initiative, the Tailgate Toolkit Project. The session will cover the project’s four components, how to implement its principles, a demonstration of a Toolbox Talk, and a naloxone demonstration. Participants will witness firsthand harm reduction outreach in action and learn from project staff about their approaches, challenges, insights, and strategies. They’ll gain valuable knowledge to apply not only in their workplaces but also within their communities, families, and personal lives.

Furthermore, this workshop will offer insights gleaned by the Tailgate Team over the past year and a half. Topics will include engaging staff in addressing the toxic drug crisis, understanding the Duty to Accommodate when employees disclose addiction, exploring Indigenous perspectives, and fostering a culture shift at job sites to destigmatize addiction and substance use.

Skilled Trades Certification: What You Need To Know?

Presented by Taylor Rizzo | Certification Advisor, SkilledTradesBC 

Skilled Trades Certification, commonly known as compulsory trades, is in effect for seven electrical and mechanical trades. This means that uncertified and unregistered workers in the named trades below are now required to be registered as an apprentice, be a certified journeyperson, or have applied as a Trade Qualifier or Uncertified Experienced Worker.

In this session, SkilledTradesBC Certification Advisor Taylor Rizzo will walk participants through the benefits of Skilled Trades Certification and how it will strengthen B.C.’s skilled workforce, as well as what affected tradespersons and employers can do to ensure they are on the pathway to meeting the requirements.

Participants will also be introduced to the Employer Workforce Submission and learn what supports are available. At the end of the session, participants will have the opportunity to answer any questions they may have about Skilled Trades Certification.

BC’s Energy Landscape

During his presentation, John Drazic will explain what the Energy landscape in BC currently looks like, the importance of energy choice for a sustainable and resilient future, as well as explaining the key characteristics energy sources should have.

BC’s Energy Landscape

During his presentation, John Drazic will explain what the Energy landscape in BC currently looks like, the importance of energy choice for a sustainable and resilient future, as well as explaining the key characteristics energy sources should have.