- 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
| Program | Forum Type | Province | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Connex | Offers round-table discussions, promising practices sessions and networking opportunities. | National |
Aboriginal Human Resource Council Website: www.workforceconnex.com |
| Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Conference | Conference organized by CAF-FCA to deal with the looming skilled trades shortage in the province. | National |
812-116 Albert Street
tel.: (613) 235-4004 |
| Aboriginal Trades and Apprenticeship Project | The Trades and Apprenticeship Project is administered by the Aboriginal Human Resource Council (AHRC) and funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. It is designed to match the Aboriginal labour pool with industry demand and need. | National |
Call toll free: 1.866.711.5091 |
| Trade Winds to Success | Over the last decade, Alberta's construction industry has experienced unprecedented growth. The Trade Winds to Success Training Society is working to ensure that Aboriginal people are positioned to benefit from this industry in careers as boilermakers, ironworkers, carpenters and pipe/steamfitters. | Alberta |
Edmonton Office Calgary Office |
| Job Horizons |
The project has placed a total of 578 Aboriginal workers into jobs in Alberta’s oil sands projects as well as in the mining industry in Saskatchewan. The Job Horizons program continues to inform, register and recruit northerners into the job pool for employment opportunities in these sectors. |
Northern Saskatchewan | |
| Racism-free Workplace Strategy | The Racism-Free Workplace Strategy aims to address employment-related discriminatory barriers and increase the representation and upward mobility of Aboriginal peoples and members of visible minorities. It focuses primarily on workplaces covered under the Employment Equity Act. |
Organized across Canada See workshop schedules on |
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
|
| Aboriginal Essential Skills Preparation Project | A program designed to assess and upgrade the skills of Aboriginal apprentices. | Across Canada |
Summary of 47 Essential Skills and Apprenticeship Initiatives Identified Across Canada |
| The Centre for Aboriginal Apprenticeship Research (CAAR ) project | Investigates ways to increase the participation rate of First Nations persons in the SLAAMB (Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board) catchment area in the construction trades with special focus on carpentry, plumbing and electrical. | Ontario | Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board P.O. Box 56 80 Front Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1 tel (807) 737-4047 fax (807) 737-4048 toll free 1-800-563-2183 |
| Guiding Circles program | A program course designed to help career councillors assist Aboriginal people as they determine their career paths | National | http://www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/programs/guidingcircles |
