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RSS Feed Immigration needs work, we need workers w/ Bill Ferreira
With a labour shortage that isn’t being solved with only Canadian workers the solution should be obvious: immigration. Canada’s immigration system has values built into it which make it hard to recruit tradespeople though, and when workers do make it to Canada their qualifications are often not recognised. So how do we fix it? Bill Ferreira has an idea of how we can make immigration work for everyone in Canada. He’s the Executive Director at BuildForce, where he’s helping to create a workforce of skilled trades professionals domestically and abroad.
Read MoreCommunities are the best builders w/ Jodee Dick
Our host Tim Coldwell is not OK with the industry standard. There aren’t enough Indigenous partnerships and communities often aren’t involved in decisions around projects that affect them. That’s not just morally wrong, it’s a missed opportunity. Our guest Jodee Dick is CEO at Khowutzun Development Corporation and for her Indigenous partnership isn’t optional, it’s mandatory - and, it’s overdue. She’s been working with First Nations for over 30 years so she has plenty of thoughts on how we should be working together, because that will help us build good for settlers and Indigenous peoples alike.
Read MoreDiverse suppliers work for all w/ Darrell Schuurman
Why does it matter if a construction project buys from diverse suppliers? If I’m a gay electrician, why should I be open about that? If an architect or carpenter is hiding their sexual orientation or gender identity, how will that affect the project? Geoff Capelle is our guest host and he’s chatting with the CEO of Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, Darrell Schuurman. They talk about creating safe spaces and why making your supply chain inclusive of LGBT+ and other diverse suppliers is better for business, how it can create a better workplace, and lead to more innovative teams.
Read MoreIs 30% women really so hard? w/ Jeanette Southwood
Only 17 per cent of construction jobs are going to women, and even those are mostly in office roles. Jeanette Southwood wants that to be at least 30 per cent. She’s vice president of corporate affairs and strategic partnerships at Engineers Canada, but right from the start of her career as an engineer, she noticed the barriers and hostility that women can face in this industry. When the stereotype is catcalls and bad jokes, how are we supposed to make construction appealing to all genders?
Read MoreAccessible design is future proof w/ Sean Crump
Did you know a water fountain is a form of accessible design? It’s not just ramps, automatic doors, and escalators. Thinking about accessibility from the ground up makes the spaces we create easier and more beautiful for everyone who uses them. Sean Crump, CEO of Universal Access, spends his time fighting to make the AEC sector more accessible, both in its workplaces and in the buildings we create.
Read MoreWe are back with a new season, Industry For All.
“Diversity” is not a buzzword. It’s not just the right thing to do. Diversity is the solution to a labour shortage, it’s the key to new insights and perspectives, and it’s a way to make our spaces easier and more welcoming to everyone. In the new season of Building Good we’re exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction sector might look if it can address its diversity issues and become a welcoming space for everyone.
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