- 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
Media outlets that specialize in reaching Aboriginal peoples can be effective vehicles for getting the message out. Large companies that want to foster better awareness about the industry might consider using television or radio networks, with a campaign that lasts several years. Smaller rural employers, for example, will more likely use local vehicles such as newsletters or a local radio station.1
| Organization | Media Type | Province / Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta
15001-112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 TEL: (403) 455-2700 FAX: (403) 455-7639 http://www.ammsa.com/contact |
Radio/Newspaper | Alberta |
| Native Journal Inc.
Box 57096 2020 Sherwood Dr. Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 5L7 http://www.nativejournal.ca/ |
Newspaper | Alberta |
| First Perspective Publisher: James Wastasecoot jwastase@mts.net Tel. 204-943-1500 www.firstperspective.ca |
Newspaper | Manitoba/ North west Ontario |
| APTN 339 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2C3 Phone: (204) 947 9331 Toll-free: (888) 330 2786 TTY: (866) 371 7659 Fax: (204) 947 9307 |
Television | Manitoba |
|
Aboriginal Voices Radio Network
|
Radio | Ontario |
| Inuit Broadcasting Corporation Suite 703 251 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J6 TEL: (613) 235-1892 FAX: (613) 230-8824 |
Television | Ontario |
| Television Northern Canada Suite 703 251 Laurier Ave W., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J6 TEL: (613) 567-1550 FAX: (613) 567-1834 |
Television | Ontario |
| Inuvaluit Communications Society PO Box 1704 286 MacKenzie Road Inuvik, North West Territories X0E 0T0 TEL: (403) 979-2067 FAX: (403) 979-2744 |
Television/Newspaper | North West Territories |
| James Bay Cree Communications Society Mistissini (Mistassini Lake) Via Chibougamau, Quebec G0W 1C0 TEL: (514) 861-5837 FAX: (514) 861-0760 |
Radio | Quebec |
| Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation PO Box 1529 619 La Ronge Avenue La Ronge, Saskatchewan S0J 1L0 TEL: (306) 425-4003 FAX: (306) 425-3755 |
Radio | Saskatchewan |
| Northern Native Broadcasting, Terrace PO Box 1090 4562 Queensway Drive Terrace, British Columbia V8G 4V1 TEL: (604) 638-8137 FAX: (604) 638-8027 |
Radio | British Columbia |
| Société de Communication Atikamekw-Montagnais
85, boul. Chef-Maurice-Bastien Wendake (Village-des-Hurons) Québec G0A 4V0 TEL: (418) 843-8299 FAX: (418) 845-9774 |
Radio | Quebec |
| Native Communications Incorporated
76 Severn Crescent Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1M6 TEL: (204) 778-8343 FAX: (204) 778-6559 |
Radio/Television | Manitoba |
| Native Communications Society of the Western N.W.T. PO Box 1919 Yellowknife, North West Territories X1A 2P4 TEL: (403) 920-2277 FAX: (403) 920-4205 |
Radio/Television | North West Territories |
| Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon
4228A - 4th Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1K1 TEL: (403) 668-6629 FAX: (403) 668-6612 |
Radio/Television | Yukon |
| Okalakatiget Society
PO Box 160 Nain, Labrador A0P 1L0 TEL: (709) 922-2955 FAX: (709) 922-2293 |
Radio/Television | Labrador |
| Taqramiut Nipingat Incorporated
Suite 501 185 Dorval Avenue Dorval, Quebec H9S 5J9 TEL: (514) 631-1394 FAX: (514) 631-6258 |
Radio/Television | Quebec |
| Wawatay Native Communications Society
PO Box 1180 16 5th Avenue Sioux Lookout, Ontario P0V 2T0 TEL: (807) 737-2951 FAX: (807) 737-3224 |
Radio/Television/Newspaper | Ontario |
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