Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course — and the plight of Generation X. The HR Series: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace (Live Online Training) Thursday, June 30th, 2022 11AM – 1PM...
Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. This week’s resource on diversity and inclusion included this...
SURREY – As part of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s (ICBA) ongoing work with Indigenous communities, ICBA announced today the launch of an Indigenous logo design competition, seeking to enhance ICBA’s brand and reflecting the pillars of ICBA...
Last week, ICBA called for Labour Minister Harry Bains to appoint a special mediator to get a deal in the month-long Lehigh strike, which has crippled BC’s concrete supply. So far, he’s refusing to act — meaning higher costs, delays and more pain for...
Construction Project Management (Live Online Training) Monday, June 27th – Thursday, June 30th, 2022 https://icba.simplesignup.ca/en/9927/index.php?m=eventSummary Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/courses Set up in 4 – 1/2-day live instructor led online...
Responsible resource development, like we are doing in Alberta and British Columbia, is an incredible way for people to lift themselves out of poverty.Just ask Boomer Desjarlais, a member of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in northern Alberta, who started Top Notch Oilfield Contracting in 2004 with his wife Judy, chief of the Blueberry River First Nation northwest of Fort St. John. They started off with one employee, $1,500 and a big dream. ... See MoreSee Less
Award-winning heavy earthworks company strives to bridge the gap between First Nations and industry By James Snell Follow CEC on Linkedin CEC Linkedin Follow CEC on Facebook CEC Facebook Follow CEC on...
From Energeticcity.ca: Corey Hirsch says he teamed up with ICBA because “I see how compassionate and empathetic they are, and how much they want to help people” and “we have the same goals, ideals and plans, which is to help people.”Aw shucks. We ❤️ you too, Corey Hirsch Official. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of BC construction professionals! ... See MoreSee Less
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Former NHL player Corey Hirsch was recently in Fort St. John to talk about mental health and wellness in the construction industry. Last year, the Independent Contractors and B...
Unite Here 40 has been ordered to pay Civeo $500,000 in damages after defaming the company on a blog post that was found to be full of lies about Civeo's relationship with Indigenous people.An arbitrator ruled that the union's allegations against Civeo were “a complete fabrication”.From the story:“Civeo has a very good reputation with respect to its relations with First Nations… which is seriously threatened by the claim that Civeo has broken its promises to First Nations,” he said, adding that the conduct “merits a substantial award of punitive damages.”He ordered the union pay $400,000 in general damages and $100,000 in punitive damages, and to retract the defamatory comments... No retraction is currently posted on the union’s website. ... See MoreSee Less
Don't miss our Microsoft Office Basics webinar June 29-30! The objective of this course is to train participants in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office which includes Word, Excel and Outlook. Click here to register: http://ow.ly/GYfI30smU9N
Our Design & Construction of Rainscreen Walls webinar (FREE for members!) is coming up July 6! It will provide an overview of rainscreen wall designs, including all the visible and hidden components and important factors in performance. Register here: http://ow.ly/eVEP30smU9b