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March 14, 2008 |
Construction Industry Wages Recommendations Accepted City of Winnipeg Building Fees on the Rise Support the Skills Manitoba Competition! |
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WCA hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WCA Office and Planroom will be closed Friday, March 21 and will re-open Monday, March 24, 2008. __________________
Upcoming Industry Events ...............
WCA Board Meeting - WCA March 18, 2008 Rotary Career Symposium April 9 & 10, All Day Skills Manitoba Competition April 10, All Day __________________ 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 ............... 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. March 19, 2008 April 2, 2008
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Construction Industry Wages Recommendations Accepted
New minimum wage rates for the construction industry will be in place June 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced.
In January 2008, the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA) Panel filed a report of recommendations on the Construction Industry Wages Act and Regulations to the Minister of Labour and Immigration.
Rate increases are staggered with the heavy sector increases effective June 1, Jan. 1, 2009, and Jan. 1, 2010. Industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector increases are effective June 1, 2008, June 1, 2009, and Jan. 1, 2010. The new minimum wages in 2008 reflect an average four per cent increase in the heavy construction sector and an average three per cent increase for ICI construction in Winnipeg. Further increases in 2009 and 2010 range from three to six per cent, depending on the trade.
The new wage rates also create provincewide wage rates in the ICI sector starting June 1, 2009. This replaces the current system where there are different minimum wage rates depending on the type of project and its location. To achieve a provincewide rate structure, workers on rural construction projects will see their minimum wages increase over 10 per cent in 2008 and an average increase of six per cent in 2009.
City of Winnipeg Building Fees on the Rise
The City of Winnipeg's Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Property and Development passed a proposal to increase all building permit related fees by 21 per cent effective May 1, 2008.
In February 2008, during budget deliberations, the Development and Inspections Division of the PPD Department was directed to increase revenues by $3 million in order to make up the shortfall between 2008 revenues and expenditures. (Development and Inspections revenues are generated primarily through Building Permit fees and Development charges.)
A copy of the current Planning, Development and Building Fees By-law is available on the City of Winnipeg Web site and can also be obtained HERE. Expect an aggregate increase to these fees by approximately 21 per cent when the proposed changes go in front of Council on March 26, 2008.
Support the Skills Manitoba Competition!
Winnipeg Construction Association is once again organizing the Carpentry and Cabinetry Competition at Skills Manitoba on Thursday, April 10. Skills is designed to improve the public perception of trade-based careers by bringing students, employers and educators together for a friendly day-long competition.
WCA is in need of a willing individual to judge the Cabinetry Competition. Interested individuals can contact Kelly Pochuk at kpochuk@wpgca.com or 775-8664 ext. 2225.
WCA is also looking for sponsorship and contributions toward the bursary, materials or registrant prizes. To view the Skills Manitoba High School Building Competition support form, click HERE.
Rotary Career Symposium: Volunteers Needed!
The Winnipeg Construction Association is once again hosting a Trade Up! Careers in Manitoba Construction booth at the Rotary Career Symposium, an event designed to provide valuable information about various education and employment options available to students in Senior 1 through Senior 4.
With Manitoba's construction climate at an all-time high, skilled tradespeople are in high demand. The need to reach students who are considering their career options has never been greater. Help us promote careers in Manitoba construction by volunteering for a two-hour shift at this year's symposium, April 9 & 10, 2008.
To participate, contact Twila Driedger, Communications Coordinator, at tdriedger@wpgca.com or 775-8664 ext. 2242.
Gold Seal
The next Gold Seal exam is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008. Applications should be submitted to Kelly Pochuk at WCA no later than March 21, 2008.
Supervisory Skills Training
3 Tuesday and 3 Thursday afternoons beginning April 1, 2008
Course start time 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Winnipeg Construction Association
WCA understands the importance of a highly skilled and competitive workforce. For the first time, WCA is offering a 24 hour "New" Supervisory Skills Training Course. Delivered by Manitoba Industry Training, course instructor Bill Temple brings with him 37 years of experience in both military and commercial transportation. This course offers training for first time supervisors in 6 sessions with 16 modules.
REGISTRATION Supervisory Skills Training
WCA Member Fee: $700.00 + GST
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
Dale Carnegie Courses
Effective Communications and Human Relations
When: Starts Thursday, March 27, 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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