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Manitoba LMI Committee: Industry Consultation - Labour Market Assessment Sisler Construction Career Day |
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WCA hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm __________________
Upcoming Industry Events ...............
WCA Curling Bonspiel - (Heather Curling Club) Friday, February 22, All Day WCA Board Meeting Tuesday, February 19, 3 p.m. __________________ WCA Education News ............... ............... Follow the above link for full schedule details or call Kelly Pochuk
at *Most courses can be used toward the Gold Seal Program* __________________ WCA Membership News ............... WCA Welcomes its Newest Members: National Refrigeration & Heating Ltd. - David Brown Gateway Mechanical Services Inc. - Ken Stewart jobCan - Stacey Belding Buckwold Western Ltd. - Arnie Zommer Barber Valve & Controls - Terry Baturin Display Fixtures - Gary Siemens PETRO CANADA FUEL PLAN * All WCA members currently enrolled in the Petro Canada Fuel Plan will receive an additional 10% discount on car wash purchases with the purchase of fuel at all Petro Canada tunnel car wash sites. * To enroll in the program, call Doug Sargeant at 989-4405. For more information regarding WCA membership, contact: Kelly Pochuk 775-8664 x 2225 or email: __________________ Planroom News ............... For technical difficulties regarding the online planroom, please contact: Eric Sigurdson
Online Planroom Training Sessions Dates: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. February 20, 2008 March 5, 2008
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In addition to Vacation Pay (4% for the first 5 years of employment and then 6% thereafter), the Employment Standards Code requires construction industry employers to pay 4% of an employee’s non-overtime wages as General Holiday Pay. This is to cover ten (10) General Holidays throughout the year. There are only seven (7) days actually listed in the Code with three (3) “other” days to be given. This requirement in the Code did not change when the Province added Louis Riel Day. In fact, Louis Riel Day becomes the eighth (8) named day and leaves two (2) “other” days to be given. To calculate the combined benefit, many construction employers multiply gross pay by 8.16% to calculate Vacation Pay and General (statutory) Holiday Pay.
Will the addition of the new Louis Riel Day, which is a statutory general holiday, change the 4% calculation (and the 8.16% figure)? The answer is “No and Maybe” depending on the circumstances.
There is, however, a risk where contractors have instituted conditions of employment linking the 4% payment to a specific number of holidays (both general statutory holidays and other non-statutory holidays such as August Civic holiday and Boxing Day) that an employee may claim that there is additional compensation required for Louis Riel Day. Whether or not a contractor is at risk is an individual analysis that needs to be considered with your professional advisors.
In summary, it is doubtful that contractors have to pay more than 4% general stat pay, even with the addition of Louis Riel Day. Whether a contractor has a further obligation will depend on the terms of employment between the individual contractor and their construction employees.
Manitoba LMI Committee: Industry Consultation - Labour Market Assessment - Urgent Response Needed!
The Manitoba Labour Market Information (LMI) Committee in partnership with the Construction Sector Council (CSC) is in the process of assessing labour market conditions for construction trades/occupations working in Manitoba.
An important element of the assessment is to consult with industry representatives to collect their views on recent and anticipated trends for the trades that they employ or represent. The results of this survey will be critically important to address the current and future human resource challenges facing Manitoba’s construction industry
We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete the very brief survey below on labor market conditions.
The survey should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Participants are advised that maintaining confidentiality is a top priority; no individual respondents will be identified.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SURVEY REQUESTS THAT YOU SUBMIT A SEPARATE RESPONSE FOR EACH TRADE YOU EMPLOY OR REPRESENT.
For more information on the CSC’s labour market information program, please visit www.constructionforecasts.ca.
Sisler Construction Career Day
Together with Sisler High School, the Winnipeg Construction Association is coordinating a hands-on Construction Career Day for 15 classes of Grade 9 students at Winnipeg’s Sisler High School. In one morning, students will learn about Manitoba’s current construction climate and the many career opportunities available in Manitoba’s non-residential construction industry. At each display station, students will learn about a particular trade, how to become a qualified tradesperson, benefits of the job, view demonstrations and even try their hand at a few trades.
WE NEED YOU! Winnipeg Construction Association is looking for trade contractors and journeypersons willing to attend and showcase their trade talents at the Sisler Construction Career Day. Participants will speak with students and present a short interactive demonstration. To volunteer, please contact Twila Driedger at tdriedger@wpgca.com or 775-8664 ext. 2242 before Feb. 28, 2008.
Class Presentations Scheduled - Share Your Experiences!
We are still in need of young skilled tradespeople to participate in our school presentations by speaking about their experiences in Manitoba 's construction workforce. If you or one of your co-workers or employees would be willing to share your experiences and knowledge at an upcoming school presentation, please contact Twila Driedger, Communications Coordinator at 775-8664 x 2242 or tdriedger@wpgca.com.
Upcoming Presentations:
February 19, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. - Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
February 27, 2008 @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Career Fair at Children of the Earth High School
March 11, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. - West Kildonan Collegiate Institute
WCA's 2007 Annual Report is available to all members on request. To receive your copy, please contact Twila Driedger at tdriedger@wpgca.com or 775-8664 ext. 2242.
To view the 2007 Annual Report pdf, click HERE.
CCDC 2 - 2008 Seminar (Register Now! This will sell out!)
February 15, 2008 (Hot Buffet: 7:30 a.m.; Registration: 8 a.m.; Session: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Winnipeg Construction Association
Instructor: Betty Johnstone, Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson
Location: Hilton Suites Hotel
CCDC2 “Stipulated Price Contract” is probably Canada’s most widely used construction document today. After more than two years of discussion, an updated form of the existing CCDC2 - 1994 is about to be released. There are changes, clarifications and drafting refinements included in the new CCDC2 2008 form along with new Insurance, Mould and Toxic & Hazardous Substances general conditions now reconciled with the new CCDC 41 “Insurance Requirements”.
Member Cost: $75.00
Non-Member Cost: $150.00
Construction Law - Gold Seal Online Training
Objectives: This course will provide managers with the tools to help them, understand
construction contracts, write contracts, identify simple errors in construction contracts,
understand the process claim and learn to solve construction disputes effectively.
This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to five (5)
credits towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final
mark of 75% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
WCA Member Fee: $90.00 + GST
Stress Management Workshop
Thursday, February 28, 2008 (8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training
Instructor: Rob McIntyre
Location: Winnipeg Construction Association
The current business environment is all about anxiety, downsizing, mergers, multi-tasking and striving for balance. This creates a higher level of stress and worry for all of us. In this reality, we all need tools to help us take control of that stress so that we can be more successful. Learn some of the ways in "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living". We will never remove stress from our lives, but this workshop will offer tools that will help us to take and maintain control of it.
Member Cost: $25.00
Non-Member Cost: $50.00
REGISTRATION Stress Management
WCA/Assante Management Present...
"It Won't Happen to Me" Disability and Your Business
February 27, 2008 (11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Location: WCA Office
Presenter: Mark Lomow, CFP
What would happen to your business if you missed a month, 6 months, a year or more of work? If you plan for an unforeseen occurrence today you may be able to save your business from financial ruin and your assets from being depleted to cover off expenses. Most business owners think that their group long term disability will be enough to protect them but they may be wrong. This is an important seminar for all business owners to attend and hear about proven strategies to protect your family and your business.
REGISTRATION "It Won't Happen to Me"
Dale Carnegie Courses
Effective Communications and Human Relations
When: Starts Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 12 weeks
Price: $1,595.00 plus GST
Sales Advantage
When: Monday, March 10, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: TBD
Duration: 8 Weeks
Price: $1,595.00 plus GST
High Impact Presentations
When: Tuesday, March 11 & Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 Days
Price: $1,395.00
Leadership Advantage
When: April 15, 16 & 17, 2008
Where: Canad Inn Polo Park
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 3 Days
Price: $1,495.00 plus GST
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