The average wage in Canada is about $25 an hour, but many Canadian workers earn less than that, and the number of workers in that category is growing. In fact, …
Thousands of construction workers needed but interest low among young Read More »
There is a “tremendous opportunity” today for women who choose to work in construction-related trades. The industry is undergoing major change, while as many as 250,000 current workers are planning …
Women wanted in construction trades as “tremendous opportunity” exists Read More »
Canada’s employment picture was little changed in May, reports Statistics Canada, with a slight increase of 0.1 per cent, representing 14,000 jobs—61,000 new full-time jobs offset by a loss of …
Ontario on track to lead country in employment, economic growth Read More »
Some of the best jobs and wages to be found in Canada are in the broad group of engineering and applied science technicians and technologists. These highly skilled technical workers …
Technicians, technologists enjoy good jobs prospects, higher than average earnings Read More »
A stark indicator of the seriousness of the current world oil price collapse is news that one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of industrial pumps is facing “unprecedented market challenges.” …
Pump and compressor makers feeling the oil crunch Read More »
A new report from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) says that the green building industry generated more economic benefits and employed more people in Canada in 2014 than oil …
Green building booming but Canadian companies lag in R&D Read More »
In the first half of 2015, Canada was technically in recession. That changed in the third quarter when the economy switched into higher gear, with surging exports, strong consumer spending …
Brighter outlook for Canada’s economy in 2016: RBC Read More »
COP 21, the international climate change conference underway in Paris, devoted one entire day to the construction industry, showing the importance placed on this sector. To mark Buildings Day, a …
World’s building industry told to decarbonize, cut emissions drastically Read More »
