NEW RESOURCES available to job seekers, and employers, from BC Hydro and Vancouver Reginal Construction Association
BC Hydro is launching a new program with Northern Lights College designed to train heavy equipment operators on the Site C project. The 14-day-long course takes place at the Site C construction site between March 25 and April 7. Participants will receive applicable site safety orientations, study employment essentials, and have the opportunity for hands-on learning with both small and large equipment on site. The program is supported by Peace River Hydro Partners, the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) and North East Native Advancement Society. In addition to the pre-heavy equipment operator skills pilot program, BC Hydro, in partnership with Northern Lights College, is also re-introducing its pre-carpentry skills program after a successful launch in 2019. The course teaches essential carpentry skills in preparation for employment opportunities with the Site C project. The pre-carpentry program is sponsored by Site C contractors Aecon-...