The Government of Canada has released additional details about the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, which is intended to help businesses keep workers on payroll or rehire workers previously laid off as a…
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BC Construction Safety Alliance launches daily COVID-19 safety call
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) has launched a daily video conference to answer COVID-19 related questions from the province’s construction industry. Each morning at 9 a.m., BCCSA’s regional safety advisors will…
VRCA offers complimentary 15-minute HR consultation
As COVID-19 has been upgraded to a global pandemic having an adverse effect on the Canadian economy and workforce, VRCA has been working hard to secure consultative services and information to help…
New ways to expand leadership skills with VRCA’s online education
To slow the spread of COVID-19, many employees have been asked to work from home to protect their friends, family, and communities. To make sure your time spent online is as productive…
Governments offer financial help during COVID-19
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have both announced financial measures to help businesses and individuals weather the economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures, which are described as first…
Diamond Schmitt names new directors and associates
Top row: Walton Chan, Cecily Eckhart, Eric Lucassen, and Jessica Shifman.Middle row: Elena Chernyshov, Jessica Cheung, Chris Hughes, Dieter Janssen, Wen-Ying Lu, and Giuseppe Mandarino.Bottom row: Judith Martin, Fernanda Rubin, Arne Suraga,…
VRCA launches new resource page about novel coronavirus
With coverage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continuing to dominate the news, VRCA has launched a new resource page to help member companies and their employees be informed about the illness…
VRCA assembles resources for job seekers
Employment in British Columbia’s construction industry is expected to grow by nearly 8 per cent – approximately 16,600 jobs – over the coming decade. At the same time, B.C.’s construction workforce is…
VRCA debuts new CCDC workshop
VRCA is excited to announce that a brand new CCDC workshop, hosted by the Canadian Construction Association, will be debuting this spring. Join us on May 14 for a one-day workshop that…
CBA update – BCIB publishes updated FAQ
Contractors wanting to understand how B.C.’s Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) will be applied may find the answers they need in an updated Contractor & Subcontractor Q and A document produced by B.C….