Presenter #2: Rosemary Sparks (Construction Sector Council, CSC)
Rosemary Sparks, Director of Projects for the CSC explained the function of the Construction Council in the construction industry and some human resource challenges and opportunities. She also reviewed the training picture in the industry and described the role of the Council in developing training. Rosemary showcased some of the training initiatives in which the CSC is involved and outlined the role of essential skills in existing and upcoming programs.
The Construction Sector Council (CSC) is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled workforce – one that will support the current and future needs of the construction industry in Canada. Created in April 2001, and financed by both government and industry, the CSC is a partnership between labour and business. Today, the CSC represents a broad base of expertise; the Board of Directors speaks for a variety of interests within the construction industry, both union and non–union. Board members are nominated by the construction sector they represent — currently more than 40 national and provincial construction organizations.
With the help of partners in labour, business, education and government the Construction Sector Council (CSC) has identified critical human resources challenges in the construction industry, including the need to:
The CSC is now working with its partners to find common solutions and approaches and has identified four key priorities:
Standards and skills development are at the core of CSC’s mandate to identify and address the current and future human resources needs of the Canadian construction industry. The CSC’s work in these areas will help create new opportunities for long-term sustainable employment and continuing job creation.
For more information visit www.csc-ca.org