Workforce & Labour Neighbourhood

BC Construction Association is the largest and most diverse construction association in the province, serving over 10,000 employers of all labour affiliations through a network of four Regional Construction Associations and a broad suite of direct services to the industry.

BidCentral is BC's largest construction marketplace, providing access to thousands of projects, pre-bid opportunities, and building / development permits.

VRCA Connector Lounge is a dynamic and interactive hub hosted by Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) in partnership with the BC Construction Association (BCCA), delivering construction-centric industry networking and insightful programming.

The Vancouver Island Construction Association is proud to represent to industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential construction industry on Vancouver Island.

A non-profit focusing on transforming single-detached neighbourhoods into more affordable, vibrant, inclusive communities.

The Career Education Society of BC represents all regions of British Columbia, influencing the direction of career education and development through national and provincial representation on boards and advisory committees. CES works together with leaders in education, business, industry and government to champion career education as an essential life skill.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is the federal department responsible for the administration of immigration programs. IRCC's Dedicated Service Channel assists employers and stakeholders with demystifying economic immigration programs.

Scout Talent helps organizations attract and hire top talent through a combination of award-winning talent technology and specialist support, without charging a percentage of salary or placement fees. This approach gives organizations full access to their entire talent pool while maintaining control over their hiring strategy.

Promoting and safeguarding a merit-based, representative and non-partisan public service that serves all Canadians, in collaboration with stakeholders. We also manage GC Jobs, providing applicants and managers with a single portal to access all public service job opportunities.

We are a recreational marine-focused group of companies (Platinum Marine Group) located in the Lower Mainland. The yachts are cutting-edge in technology and finishes. As we have long term contracts and waiting projects for the future, we need to grow our workforce.

The Forge is an initiative developed to address the skilled trades' mental health crisis. With the input of tradespeople with lived experience, we offer supports that foster trust, reduce stigma, and connect workers to resources that will support their pathway to wellness. Our approach is simple: Tradespeople supporting tradespeople.

At ECO Canada, we act as the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. From job creation and wage funding, to training and labour market research, we champion the end-to-end career of all environmental professionals. We aim to promote and drive responsible, sustainable economic growth, while also ensuring that environmental best practices remain a priority.

Looking for the Workforce Solutions Centre? Our workforce and labour related exhibitors are spread out across the BUILDEX trade show floor! Use the list below to find them. Discover the resources, programs, and partnerships you need to build your future workforce.

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Building B.C.'s Open Shop Construction Sector. For more than 50 years, ICBA has helped builders, contractors, and tradespeople grow their businesses, strengthen their teams, and shape the future of construction in British Columbia.