The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) has a new Chief Executive Officer. Following an executive search, the OCS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Bronk as CEO. Robert joined the OCS on October 2, 2017. About joining the OCS, Bronk says he excited. “As a former stakeholder with the OCS, I […]
Complimentary Webinar Tuesday, November 21, 2017 | 8.30 am – 10.30 pm EST This Webinar will examine the Liberal Government’s dramatic overall to the Province’s labour and employment legislation, including the following proposed changes, which are expected to have a significant impact to the way that employers manage their employees. Most of the expected changes will come […]
Click here to read the entire newsletter online The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is a federation of construction associations; the largest and most representational group of industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) and heavy civil construction employers in Ontario. Our member organizations represent more than 10,000 construction businesses and more than 400,000 employees. As industry advocate, COCA […]
The Ontario College of Trades (College) is pleased to announce the new Code of Ethics for all members of the College. The Code of Ethics further defines expectations of College members that are already outlined in the Professional Misconduct Regulation (O. Reg. 97/13), and will help elevate the skilled trades and increase public confidence. We […]
Download and enjoy our October 2017 edition of Management Counsel (Employment & Labour Law Update – October 2017 – Sherrard Kuzz LLP Employment & Labour Lawyers) The Newsletter is published several times a year to highlight important issues in Canadian employment and labour law. This month we address two topics: Tell me what you really think! An honest reference, even if negative, […]
Trades Today – Fall 2017 Published on Sep 28, 2017 Trades Today Fall 2017 Volume 4, Edition 3 The Ontario College of Trades FOLLOW3 Taking the trades to a whole new level We talk with mobile crane operator, Brian Dwight of Dwight Cranes, about his pathway to success. From his struggles after his first crane […]
The Legislature’s Standing Committee for the Legislative Assembly will be holding hearings on Bill 142 on Wednesdays October 25, November 1 & 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Selected deputants have a maximum of 10 minutes to make their presentations and 5 minutes to respond to questions from Committee members. COCA has been allocated a time slot at 1:15 – […]
Read the original post here It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Is your workplace accessible? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This makes it a good time to review your employment practices to make sure they are accessible. Here are some questions you’ll have to answer on your compliance report: Does your organization prepare individualized workplace […]
Program Focus Succession Planning for the Ironworking Industry has been developed for the Future Leaders of Ironworker Contractors and Fabricators to target the major transition options available, including management succession and transferring ownership to the next generation. Oct. 24 – Oct. 25, 2017 8 am – 4:30 pm (Canada/Eastern) Register Now Hampton Inn & Suites Toronto Airport […]
Invitations have been sent out to attend the PPO reception at Queen’s Park (October 24th 5 pm to 7 pm) and we need to have at least 20 people (more would be better). Please attend and show your support. RSVP by by Monday October 16th The following speakers are lined up: Monte McNaughton, chair of the committee hearing […]