needed to deliver on the level of investment that Canada makes,”
said Archer. “This needs to be passed on.”
She says the spectrum of jobs is massive, including “everything
from carpentry to pipe fitting to crane operating to project man-agers,
superintendents, workforce planners, estimators, health and
safety officers. It’s a whole gamut of opportunities. The big challenge
is the shortening window of time to make that knowledge transfer
happen before they all retire.”
Women’s participation in construction
historically low
Encouraging women to enter the trades industry is no easy task.
Sparks says BuildForce Canada’s research indicates that women
have not traditionally been exposed to occupations in construction.
“Even today, we’re still in a situation where many women do not
hear about construction as a career option when going through
school and even after they graduate,” she said.
In addition to awareness campaigns to attract women into this
thriving industry, construction employers can help smooth the path
to recruit eager new members of their workforce. Archer encourag-es
employers to look beyond experience and gender and focus on
well-trained, well-prepared candidates.
“If I was an employer in the industry, I would look for people
who have made a well-informed decision about their career path
and who have prepared themselves for this opportunity. That might
mean focusing less on looking for people with 20 years of experience
and instead at commitment and preparedness.”
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