- 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
| Province | Websites | Other Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Government of Alberta: Apprenticeship and Industry training | Telephone: (780) 427-8517 Fax: (780) 422-3734 Email: aitinfo@gov.ab.ca Website: www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca/ |
| British Columbia | Industry Training Authority | Telephone: (604) 775-2860 Toll Free: 1-866-660-6011 Fax: (604) 775-3033 Email: info@itabc.ca Website: www.itabc.ca/site3.aspx |
| British Columbia Construction Industry Training Organization (CITO) | Phone: (604) 431-1994
Fax: (604) 431-1995 Website: www.bccito.ca |
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| Manitoba | Manitoba Advanced Education and Training Apprenticeship |
Phone: (204) 945-3337 Fax: (204) 948-2539 Toll-Free: 1-877-978-7233 (1-877-97-TRADE) Email: apprenticeship@gov.mb.ca Website: www.gov.mb.ca/tce/apprent |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification | Telephone: (506) 453-2260 Fax: (506) 453-5317 Email: aoc-acp@gnb.ca Web site: www.aoc-acp.gnb.ca |
| Youth Career Connections Program | Website: www.youthcareerconnections.ca | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | The Institutional and Industrial Training Division Department of Education | Telephone: (709) 729-2729 Fax: (709) 729-5878 Email: info@gov.nl.ca Web site: www.gov.nl.ca/app |
| Northwest Territories | Government of NWT Education, Culture and Employment Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification |
Telephone: (867) 873-7357 Fax: (867) 873-0200 Email: apprenticeship@gov.nt.ca Web site: www.ece.gov.nt.ca/ |
| Nova Scotia | Apprenticeship Training Division, Nova Scotia Department of Education | Telephone: (902) 424-5651 Toll Free: 1-800-494-5651 Email: apprenticeship@gov.ns.ca Web site: www.apprenticeship.ednet.ns.ca |
| Nunavut | Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti | Telephone: You can obtain additional information about the NEAT program by calling the Department of Education at (867) 975 - 5600. Website: nni.gov.nu.ca/taopportunities |
| Nunavut Artic College | (867) 645-5500 - phone (867) 645-2387 - fax kivalliq@nac.nu.ca Website: nac.nu.ca/ |
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| Municipal Training Organization | Toll Free: 1-866-770-5218 email:mto@GOV.NU.CA Fax: (867)-975-5340 Website: www.nmto.ca/apps/authoring/dspPage.aspx?page=home |
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| Ontario | Ontario Government, Training and Apprenticeship |
Toll Free: 1-800-JOBGROW Ontario Co-Op Diploma Apprenticeship Program www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/apprentices/coop.html |
| Prince Edward Island | Department of Education Apprenticeship Training | Telephone: (902) 368-4460 Fax: (902) 368-6144 Web site: www.apprenticeship.pe.ca |
| Quebec | Emploi-Québec Direction du Développement des compétences en milieu de travail |
Telephone: (514) 873-1892 Toll Free: 1-888-Emploi (1-888-367-5647) Web sites: emploiquebec.net/individus/qualification_en.asp |
| Saskatchewan | Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission also see Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives (AAI) | Telephone: (306) 787-2444 Fax: (306) 787-5105 Toll Free: 1-877-363-0536 Email: Apprenticeship@sasked.gov.sk.ca Web site: www.saskapprenticeship.ca |
| Yukon | Yukon Territory Department of Education, Advanced Education Branch | Telephone: (867) 667-5298 Fax: (867) 667-8555 Web site: www.education.gov.yk.ca/advanceded/apprenticeship/index.html |
