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B.C. Government The Government of British Columbia
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BCCA Member Bulletin A MESSAGE FROM BCCA PRESIDENT, MANLEY MCLACHLAN And/
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge.
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status. Read about these programs and decide which class suits you and your family best.
A Newcomer? Introduction to Canada can help you plan your move to Canada. The guide includes advice on such things as preparing to enter the Canadian work force, choosing a place to live and learning about life in Canada.
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CSTS09 Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-09)
The Construction Safety Training System (CSTS-09) was developed by the Alberta Construction Safety
Association (ACSA) and is being delivered in here in British Columbia by the BCCSA. It is a web-based
program consisting of 15 training modules. The program is designed to provide individual workers with a
solid base of knowledge about workplace safety. The emphasis is on workplace hazards and how to avoid
them. Participants watch narrated video clips of construction sites and common hazards, and are guided
through the correct response in each situation. Web-based training allows participants to learn at their own
pace and to test their knowledge through interactive questions and scenarios. test.
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HR Wire.ca - Managing Your Most Important Resource ©2010 Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table
Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table wishes to acknowledge the funding support from the
Sector Council Program, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative led by Transport Canada.
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Ministry of Advanced Education New Model for Industry training is being developed to meet the needs of apprentices, employers and communities, and to provide British Columbia with a skilled, mobile work force that can address the looming skills shortages in the province. The new model for industry training is intended to produce a world-class system....
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Work Futures British Columbia Construction Occupational outlooks...
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B.C. Construction Association represents approximately 2,000 companies in an industry that employs 140,000 British Columbians and represents 15% of the provincial GDP. Membership includes general contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and allied services, who are primarily involved in the institutional, commercial and industrial sectors.
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B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association the B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association is the recognized advocate for a balanced, safe transportation system and infrastructure development that sustains and promotes provincial economic growth...
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Canadian Construction Association is the voice of Canada? largest industry. Representing the non-residential interests of an industry that employs over 880,000 Canadian men and women, and that produces $134 billion in goods and services, CCA is uniquely positioned to speak to the federal government on a wide range of issues.
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Construction Association of Victoria is a local Construction Association representing over 300 Member Companies in Greater Victoria. Founded in 1912 as a Builders Exchange, CAV is the only local industry association representing the industrial, commercial, and institutional divisions of construction.
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Northern British Columbia Construction Association is committed to promoting open competition within the marketplace and specifically as it relates to the purchase of construction services, goods and technology.
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Southern Interior Construction Assocation is a non-profit organization with over four hundred members. We are committed to communicating information and opportunities, developing and delivering appropriate services, and supporting industry standards for the benefit of all players in our industry.
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Vancouver Regional Construction Association is the advocate for the construction industry in the Lower Mainland and strives to create a stable, efficient and profitable industr. VRCA represents more than 630 general contractors, specialty trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and professionals active in the multi-billion dollar construction industry in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. VRCA members are involved in all size operations from multi-national corporations to small owner/operator businesses.
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Alberta Employment Standards Ensuring Alberta employers and employees understand and follow employment standards.
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B.C Employment Standards The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces.
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Government of Canada The Canadian Government website.
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Links for Education Institutes |
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British Columbia Institute of Technology Architectural & Building Engineering Technology: Full-time, Diploma of Technology
Automated Woodworking Processes: Full-time, Associate Certificate
Boilermaking: Full-time, Certificate
Carpentry: Full-time, Certificate
Civil and Structural Engineering Technology: Full-time, Diploma of Technology
Drafting: Full-time, Certificate of Technical Studies
Forest Resources Technician: Full-time, Certificate of Technology
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Full-time/Part-time, Advanced Diploma
Geomatics Engineering Technology: Full-time, Diploma of Technology
Ironworking: Full-time, Certificate
Joinery (Cabinetmaker) ELTT: Full-time, Certificate
Painting and Decorating: Full-time, Certificate
Plumbing: Full-time, Certificate
Renewable Resource Management: Full-time/Part-time, Advanced Diploma
Renewable Resources (Fish, Wildlife and Recreation / Forestry): Full-time, Diploma of Technology
Sheet Metal Working: Full-time, Certificate
Steamfitting: Full-time, Certificate
Steel Fabricating: Full-time, Certificate
Welding, Level A: Full-time, Certificate
Welding, Level B: Full-time, Certificate
Welding, Level C: Full-time, Certificate
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