Innovating Canada
Diversity in Trades 2024
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Building a Competitive Canada: The Urgent Case for Skilled Trades Innovation
Canada is facing a crisis with youth unemployment, and it’s time we start talking about it. A staggering recent report by Deloitte, entitled: Failure to Launch, noted that 850,000 Canadian youth are not working, in training or in school. The youth unemployment rate hit 14.5% in August, the highest it has been in a decade. Concerningly, the...
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Equity in Skilled Trades: Respect, Belonging, and Meeting People Where They Are
Achieving equity in the workforce isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s essential for long-term success. The skilled trades are the backbone of our economy, shaping the communities we live in and the infrastructure we depend on. Yet, for too long, barriers have kept many individuals from seeing themselves in these vital roles. As we face growing...
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Breaking Barriers: Building Diversity in Canada’s Skilled Trades
As Canada faces a shortage of skilled workers, the need for diversity in the trades has never been more urgent. According to Skills Trade Ontario, 2023-26 strategic plan, with a significant portion of the current skilled trade workforce nearing retirement and over 700,000 vacancies expected by 2028, the skilled trades sector is in urgent need...
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Building Better Work Environments: Improving Well-being in the Trades
In the trades, where workers often face physically demanding tasks, long hours, and unpredictable conditions, prioritizing overall well-being has become increasingly important. To foster healthier, inclusive, and supportive workplaces, organizations should focus on three essential pillars: mental health, workplace safety, and inclusivity. Acknowledge the importance of mental health Mental health is an often-overlooked aspect of workplace...
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PPE that fits helps keep workers safe
WorkSafeBC guideline helps ensure access to personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits properly for every body. Ensuring personal protective equipment (PPE) fits every worker isn’t just a best practice; it’s a critical requirement for creating safe and inclusive work environments. Personal protective equipment has protection built into its name. But when PPE isn’t designed for every body, shape,...
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Breaking Barriers: The Critical Need for More Women in Skilled Labour in Canada
Closing the gender gap in skilled trades is vital for economic growth, innovation, and empowering women with rewarding careers. The landscape of employment is evolving, yet one sector remains stubbornly male-dominated: the skilled trades. This imbalance is not just a matter of fairness; it is an issue of economic growth, innovation, and community resilience. Attracting...
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What Empowers You About Being A Skilled Trades Worker?
Mediaplanet sat down with a group of accomplished tradeswomen across Canada to learn about how their work not only empowers them personally but also contributes to a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Their experiences highlight the importance of fostering a culture that values diversity in skilled trades. To learn more, visit madeinthetrade.com.
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Q&A with HVAC Jess
Mediaplanet sat down with Jessica Bannister, a Level 4 HVAC apprentice, to discuss her inspiring journey into the skilled trades and the importance of encouraging women to explore careers in this rewarding field. To learn more, visit hvacjess.com.
