Workforce Solutions Centre

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) works with four Regional Construction Associations to serve more than 10,000 employers in the province’s industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential multi-unit (ICIR) construction industry.  

BCCA’s programs and services include employee benefits (BCCA Employee Benefits), an industry-leading project opportunities platform (BidCentral), HR policies and culture-building services (Builders Code), and employment programs (Apprenticeship Services, Building Builders, Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP), Integrating Newcomers, LNG Canada Trades Training Fund, & LNG Canada Connect).  

BCCA advocates on behalf of all employers to ensure British Columbia’s construction sector remains productive and resilient.  

Employers and job seekers are encouraged to visit BCCA program booths at the Workforce Solutions Centre:  
Builders Life 
Builders Code 
Building Builders 
BCCA-IN (Integrating Newcomers) 
STEP (Skilled Trades Employment Program) 
Apprenticeship Services 
BCCA Employee Benefit Trust 
VICA Tailgate Toolkit

Bid Central (Booth 1338) 

If you’re a BC construction employer looking for skilled workers, the Builders Life program can help you.

In October of 2022, The BC Construction Association (BCCA) launched the Builders Life Campaign, a major talent acquisition campaign. You may have seen the images of skiers, campers, cyclists while watching major sports events on TV, or on billboards around your city.

By focusing on lifestyle messaging – get the skills you need to live the life you dream of – The BCCA has been able to attract more than 8,000 British Columbians, and counting, to apply for skilled trades jobs that will lead to apprenticeship.

Now, we’re looking to match them up with construction employers.

Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre to learn more about the campaign and how to can gain access to this valuable talent pool.

Employers: find out how you can tap into the Builders Life talent pool today.

The Builders Code sets a standard code of conduct for workers on construction sites. It defines an “Acceptable Worksite” as the starting point for reducing risk and ensuring a safe and productive environment for all workers.

Developing new skills takes training, and worksite culture change is no exception. Builders Code courses are fully facilitated group sessions built by industry for industry to help improve worksite culture in BC’s construction sector.

Builders Code Employer Advisors are knowledgeable coaches ready to help construction employers navigate situations that arise on the worksite related to hazing, harassment, discrimination and bullying.

The Builders Code was created and designed under the leadership of the BC Construction Association, with expertise and in-kind contributions from its supporting partners, BC’s Regional Construction Associations, EBT and MinervaBC.

Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre to learn about available training, policies, the Builders Code Champion Awards and more.

Come sign the Builders Code Pledge for an Acceptable Worksite today!

BCCA’s Building Builders is the only construction mentorship program serving all of BC’s construction industry.

Funded by the Government of Canada‘s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, and administered by the BC Construction Association, Building Builders is free and filled with valuable benefits for mentors and mentees because it’s built by construction industry experts.

Whether you’re someone just considering a career in the construction trades, or already on your path in the industry, we’re here to match you with a mentor who can help you get where you want to go.

And if you’re already an established success in your construction career, if you have just a few hours a year to give back to the industry that made you, then Building Builders is your chance to make a difference. 

Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre and sign up today.

Come learn about the benefits of becoming a BCCA Building Builders Mentor or Mentee!

The BCCA – Integrating Newcomers (BCCA-IN) program is a government-funded, free, nationwide employment coaching service for skilled immigrants looking to transition careers to the construction industry in Canada – before moving here.

We help employers from any construction-related industry connect with high-skilled specialists approved for immigration.

We advise trades and licensed technical professionals on how to build ‘Canadian experience’ pre-arrival, and connect with the correct credential authorities, employers, industry organizations, and professional associations.

Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre to learn more.

Interested in hiring qualified professionals who are pre-qualified for immigration to Canada? Come learn how the BCCA – Integrating Newcomers program can help you.

The Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP) finds motivated, trained, and ready-to-work candidates for construction employers with jobs to fill.

Whether you are a job-seeker looking for a rewarding career in the skilled trades, or an employer in need of skilled workers, STEP can help you.

If you’re a construction employer in British Columbia, you’re eligible for our services.

The STEP team can help employers by:

• Connecting with you to assess your hiring needs

• Providing pre- and post-placement support at no cost

• Finding job-ready skilled workers for you

• Improving your retention rate by continuing to work with you after placement

Connect with us today. Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre.

Employers and job seekers are encouraged to meet with us to learn how they can benefit from our free services.

BCCA’s Apprenticeship Services is a major industry-wide drive supporting small and medium construction employers to hire and register first-year apprentices. Employers can receive cash payments for hiring and registering first-year apprentices in up to 39 Red Seal Trades

To be eligible for incentives, employers must first apply and sign the sub-agreement, and must do so before registering their apprentices with Skilled Trades BC.

Visit our booth at the Workforce Solutions Centre for more information.

The Apprenticeship Services campaign is administered and managed by the BC Construction Association and funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service.

Employers, come see if you’re eligible for Apprenticeship Service’s financial incentives. Hire an apprentice today!

BCCA EBT is a distinctive non-profit Health and Welfare Trust that prioritizes its members' health and wellness. Unlike typical insurers, BCCA EBT operates solely for its members' benefit. As a non-profit, any surpluses are reinvested in the plan, leading to enhancements or rate reductions. Joining the BCCA Employee Benefit Trust means joining a robust community of over 8500 members, ensuring consistent and favorable rates through risk distribution. The organization's detailed analysis of group claiming patterns allows for fair and accurate rate structures. What sets BCCA EBT apart is its role as plan administrators, providing a unique ability to shape a personalized health and wellness experience at both the employer and employee levels. With total control over benefits, BCCA EBT is dedicated to delivering a positive and tailored service for the well-being of its members.

Men in trades are overrepresented in the number of illicit drug poisoning deaths in British Columbia. In response, the Vancouver Island Construction Association’s Tailgate Toolkit Project aims to educate employers and employees of BC’s construction sector about the resources available to them. The Tailgate Toolkit Project consists of three educational components and an industry-specific support group; on-site/virtual toolbox talks, supervisory training for site and company leaders, region-specific resource guides, and our support group for folks working in the construction/trades industry.

The Tailgate Toolkit services the entirety of British Columbia through the support of the Vancouver Island Construction Association, Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Southern Interior Construction Association, Northern Regional Construction Association, and the British Columbia Construction Association.

At the Workforce Solutions Centre, Tailgate Toolkit staff will be providing a Naloxone demonstration in addition to distributing harm reduction information packages and material.

WorkBC’s goal is to help job seekers and employers successfully navigate B.C.’s labour market. We help people find jobs, explore career options, and improve their skills, and help employers find the right people for their business.

WorkBC offers wage subsidies so eligible employers can hire job seekers, provide work experience, and support on-the-job training. We also pay for classroom technical training to support job seekers in achieving journeyperson status. Jobs in the trades are in high demand and apprenticeship training gives people the experience they need to get and keep a good paying and lasting job. Last year, over 13,000 individuals benefited from Apprenticeship Services.

Employers and job seekers are encouraged to contact their nearest WorkBC Centre for more information.

Premier Visa and Immigration Services assists Canadian businesses in selecting and recruiting excellent Temporary Foreign Workers. We use various Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) pathways and LMIA-exempt applications following the unique business needs of our clients. We work with companies in multiple fields: hospitality, construction, transportation, IT, farming, cleaning, retail, and more. With more than 50 years of combined professional experience in this field, our team is in a unique position to assist you!

We have two Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants on our team and we are fully licensed to recruit Temporary Foreign Workers in the Province of British Columbia. In addition, our firm is an authorized National and International Employment Agency operating under the Government of Alberta License.

For more information, visit us at the Workforce Solution Centre, or visit our website.

Discover the New York Institute of Technology Vancouver campus, where we provide top-notch education and produce skilled graduates ready to excel in the Canadian job market. Our Master of Energy Management (MEM) program equips students with the essential skills to address global energy challenges and become leaders in the field of energy management. 
 
Designed in alignment with British Columbia's energy policies, our MEM program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of energy management from both local and international perspectives. Our graduates are equipped to apply innovative energy technologies, policies, and management methodologies to support corporations, governments, and organizations in meeting their climate change commitments. 
 
When seeking candidates for energy management roles, consider our MEM graduates who possess the knowledge, skills, and dedication to make a positive impact. Choose our graduates and gain access to a talented pool of professionals ready to contribute to your organization's energy management objectives. 

For more information, visit us at the Workforce Solution Centre, or visit our website

Or contact: Dave Kent, Associate Director of Career Services, Dkent01@nyit.edu, 778-783-5919

NorthWest Skills is an employer-driven and responsive training and employment organization. We work with industry to deliver training and credentials to meet critical labour shortages in high-demand occupations. We also work with social organizations to develop new employment pathways for job seekers, with special programs for immigrants, refugees, previously incarcerated.

NorthWest Skills offers leadership, safety, productivity, equipment, and onboarding training, both in-person and online. As your trusted partner we work with you to define skills needs, develop practical learning materials, and instruct workers on how they can best contribute to your business. We also support employers through accommodation and diversity strategies.

For more information, visit us at the Workforce Solution Centre, or online.