- How-To-Guide
- Section 1: Making the Most of This Toolkit
- Section 2: Drawing the Blueprint for an Aboriginal Employment Initiative
- 1. See a Gap or Opportunity
- 2. Find Partners
- 3. Assess the Labour Situation
- 4. Decide on an Approach
- 5. Involve Others as Needed
- 6. Define Success
- 7. Make an Agreement
- Some Special Considerations – and Case Studies
- Models of Success – In Urban Centres – Trade Winds to Success, Alberta
- Models of Success – In Rural Communities – Pikwakanagan First Nation, Ontario
- Models of Success – In Remote Communities – Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board, Ontario
- Guide to the Tips and Tools
- Why Focus on Aboriginal Employment in Construction?
- Tips for Employers on Establishing Networks and Partnerships
- Aboriginal Employment and Training Contacts
- Tips for Aboriginal Organizations on Partnering with the Construction Industry
- Tips for ASET Holders on Working with the Construction Industry
- Construction Industry Organizations
- Construction Training Programs
- How to Assess the Labour Situation – Comparing Industry Needs and the Aboriginal Labour Force
- Tips for Monitoring and Evaluating the Program
- Section 3: Creating Awareness
- 1. Raise Awareness and Create Interest
- 2. Choose Communications Methods
- 3. Provide More Information
- Some Special Considerations
- Guide to the Tips and Tools
- Effective Outreach and Communication Vehicles
- Defining the Target Audience
- Aboriginal Media
- Sample Promotional Materials / Key Messages
- How the Construction Industry is Organized
- Construction Organizations in Various Provinces and Territories
- List of Trades in the Construction Industry
- Doors into Construction
- Territorial and Provincial Apprenticeship Offices
- Successful Models of Rural/Remote Apprenticeship Programs
- Job Seekers’ Frequently Asked Questions
- Section 4: Building the Foundation: Skill Development
- 1. Identify the skills required
- 2. Assess Current Skills
- 3. Explore available training
- 4. Access training
- Some Special Considerations – and Case Studies
- Examples of successful models
- Models of Success – In Rural Locations – Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies: Career Centres and Taking the Information to the Community
- Models of Success – In Remote Communities – Pangnirtung Community Economic Development Office, Nunavut
- Guide to the Tips and Tools
- Pathways to Apprenticeship
- How Training Works in the Construction Industry
- Examples of initiatives for urban areas
- Examples of initiatives for rural and remote areas
- Section 5: Linking People with Opportunities
- 1. Publicize the Opportunities
- 2. Target The Right Audience: Outreach Vehicles
- 3. Develop Solid Referral Partnerships
- Some Special Considerations – and Case Studies
- Models of Success – In Rural Locations – Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) Six Nations, Ontario
- Models of Success – In Urban Centres – Squamish Nation Trades Centre, North Vancouver, British Columbia
- Models of Success – In Remote Communities – Cree Construction Development Company, Quebec
- Guide to the Tips and Tools
- Communicating Job Openings
- Where to Find Construction Job Opportunities
- Overview of Job Search Methods
- Tips for ASETS Holders and Other Aboriginal Agencies for Linking People with Opportunities
- Tips for Construction Employers for Linking People with Opportunities
- Aboriginal Agencies and Industry Contacts
- Aboriginal Training and Development Forums
- Section 6: Succeeding with Hiring and Retention
- 1. Understanding Culture
- 2. Getting the Job: A Culturally Appropriate Hiring Process
- 3. Hired! Ensuring Success and Avoiding Cultural Disconnect
- 4. Long-Term Success
- Some Special Considerations – and Case Studies
- Models of Success – In Rural Locations – Manitoba Floodway Project
- Models of Success – In Urban Centres – Partners for Careers, Manitoba
- Guide to the Tips and Tools
- What is Culture and Why Does It Matter?
- Tool: Uncovering My Culture and My Workplace’s Culture
- The Hiring Process in Canada’s Construction Industry
- Section 7: Tools and Resources
Construction Sector Council (CSC)
Construction Sector Council
220 Laurier Avenue West Suite 1150
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5Z9
Tel: (613) 569-5552
Fax: (613) 569-1220
info@csc-ca.org
Website: http://www.csc-ca.org/english/index.html
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Employers can access a list of ASETS holders in their region or province from http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/aboriginal_employment/locations/in...
Aboriginal Human Resource Council (AHRC)
Contact for leadership in indigenous inclusion solutions in the areas of recruitment, retention, advancement, procurement and career development. AHRC can also help employers:
- Connect with other stakeholders through the annual Champion Event: a colloquium of business, government, labour and Aboriginal leaders discussing Aboriginal issues and encouraging Aboriginal inclusion.
- Get matched with Aboriginal talent pool through www.aboriginaltrades.ca and http://www.inclusionnetwork.ca/CareerSite/AIN/index.html
- Link up to new regional partners and solutions that offer resolve to employment training, recruitment and retention issues through national forum like Workforce Connex. Aboriginal Human Resource Council, 708 - 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2E1, tf: 866.711.5091, p: 306.956.5360 ,f: 306.956.5361
Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)
555 Burnhamthorpe Rd.
Suite 603
Toronto, ON
M9C 2Y3
tel: 416-240-7259
free: 1-800-376-8539
fax: 416-240-9970
Job-Hotline: 1-877-575-2855
Website: http://www.cusw.ca/
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF)
Across the Provinces
(613) 235-4004
Email: info@caf-fca.org.
Website: http://www.caf-fca.org/
Employers and Labour Groups
Employers and unions vary for different communities. Efforts should be made to contact and partner with as many employers as possible.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington, North Tower
Gatineau, Quebec
Postal Address:
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H4
Email: InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Phone: (toll-free) 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
TTY: (toll-free) 1-866-553-0554
Website: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/1info/cnt-eng.asp#pubenq
T.R.A.D.E
Employers can connect to journey persons, and advertise for free using organizations like (Locations: Kelowna, Fort St. John, Prince George)
http://www.tradesbc.org/services/employersservices/employerservices.html
ACCESS
Employers can post a job or search our online resume submissions can do that by choosing the Employers section on most of the agencies websites like ACCESS (Location: Vancouver BC)
Service Canada
For employers looking to hire or deal with Aboriginal peoples. You can contact a service Canada regional office for information on the AHRDA responsible for a specific region or community because direct communication between AHRDA holders and HRSDC is through regional Service Canada offices. For AHRDA Holders looking to get in touch with HRSDC, Service Canada provides direct communication between AHRDA holders and HRSDC. A list of regional offices can be found http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/employment/aboriginal_training/index.shtml
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/isp/common/mailingadd.shtml
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs (MAA)
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
160 Bloor Street East, 4th floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M7A 2E6
Phone: 1-866-381-5337 or
416-326-4740
Fax: 416-326-4017
Website: http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp
National Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs)
Most of these organizations are political organizations with a mandate to address needs in the area of human resource development, NAOs have each signed a national agreement to administer HRSDC funds. These organizations are:
- Assembly of First Nations http://www.afn.ca/
- Métis National Council see http://www.metisnation.ca/links/index.html for their various provincial offices
- Congress of Aboriginal people ( Urban Partnership) http://www.abo-peoples.org/
- Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami http://www.itk.ca/
- Native Women’s association of Canada http://www.nwac.ca/home
- The National Association of Friendship Centres http://www.nafc.ca/board.htm
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASET)
Website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/aboriginal_employment/index.shtml
