Resources for Job Seekers

Employment in British Columbia’s construction industry is expected to grow by nearly 8% – approximately 16,600 jobs – over the coming decade.  At the same time, B.C.’s construction workforce is getting older. By 2029, some 44,200 men and women – approximately 22% of construction workers – are expected to retire.

Even with the prospect of recruiting 37,800 new entrants under the age of 30 to the industry during this 10-year period, the industry will be short 23,000 skilled trades workers by 2029.

Construction offers significant opportunity and career stability.
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FINDING JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION

The NRCA Job Board exists to connect people to opportunities within the construction industry in Northern British Columbia.
The Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP) has been supplying BC construction employers with job-ready workers for skilled trades jobs since 2006.
The Integrating Newcomers Program provides an avenue for BC employers to access the skilled, experienced workers which the employers have not been able to find locally.

LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

Apprentice Demand in the Top Ten Red Seal Trades
B.C. Employment & Labour Market Forecasts
B.C. Government Labour Market Resources Page
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BuildForce Canada Summary Reports
British Columbia – 2020-2029 Highlights
National Summary – 2020-2029 Highlights
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TRADES TRAINING ASSOCIATIONS

The ITA oversees BC's industry training and apprenticeship system.
The construction industry’s premier safety organization, providing employers with the best in safety program, no-cost safety training, consultation services and resources to help them improve safety for construction workers in B.C.
Non-profit agency that focuses on understanding the trades training needs for the sector, and on making recommendations to ITA and training providers.
Not-for-profit organization bringing together the key participants in industry training from across Canada.
A non-profit agency that promotes careers in the skilled trades and technologies to BC youth.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

BC Employment Standards
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Northern Regional Construction Association.  All Rights Reserved.
3851 18th Avenue | Prince George, BC V2N 1B1 
Phone: (250) 563-1744 | office@nrca.ca 
Affiliated Construction Associations