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SICA Contractor's Breakfast 2024

As we wrap up the SICA Contractor Breakfast 2024, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees for making it a remarkable event. We're especially grateful to BCCA for their sponsorship, contributing to its success. Congratulations to Acres for receiving the 2024 Leadership Award for the Southern Interior region. 

Highlight moments from the breakfast:

Hayley Dean and Francesca Loehr accepted the Leadership Award on behalf of Acres Enterprises Ltd., acknowledging Acres's dedication to inclusivity and adherence to core values. Their active promotion of women in trades, maintenance of a safe and respectful workplace, and support for community initiatives such as Heavy Metal Rocks highlight their commitment. With 18% female representation in the workforce, Acres places a premium on employee well-being and fostering a healthy work-life balance. 

We extend our thanks to Sudhir Nair, OHS Consultant from WorkSafeBC, for his insightful discussion on Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, improving safety culture, and preventing workplace injuries. 

Sudhir Nair, MBA, NCSO
OHS Consultant & Educations Services,
Phone: 604.279.7640

Renee Merrifield's commitment to advocacy for Prompt Payment in the Legislative Assembly was greatly appreciated, highlighting crucial issues within our industry.

Renee Merrifield, MLA - Kelowna - Mission
Phone: 250.712.3620

Joy Magnell cordially invites guests to consider becoming mentors or advocates for the Building Builders program. Mentors have not only aided mentees in attaining their aspirations but have also facilitated pathways to careers in trades such as welding, plumbing, and electrical apprenticeships. This initiative serves as an invaluable opportunity for companies to engage with and support aspiring individuals seeking to commence or progress within the construction industry.

Joy Magnell, Community Engagement Manager
Phone: 250.241.5033

Builder’s Code announced their new website and programs for 2024. Diane Jolicoeur invited attendees to sign the challenge to improve workplace culture. Builders Code training has been designed specifically for three distinct groups within organizations, new hires seeking insights, knowledge, and career guidance, tradespeople, office employees or management to gain insight on physical and psychological safety and collaboration for construction leaders, HR professionals, and supervisors looking to learn about leading change and effective leadership and other essential skills.

Diane Jolicoeur, Southern Interior Employer Advisor
Phone:250.300.8105

Mika Dumont, representing the Tailgate Toolkit, delivered a short yet enlightening presentation on strategies for safeguarding corporate workforces against the opioid crisis. She underscored the importance of proactive measures such as education, training, and the provision of necessary resources to mitigate the impact of this critical issue.

Mika Dumont, Coordinator
Phone: 778.312.0914

Our gratitude extends to BCCA for sponsoring the Construction Breakfast and their ongoing commitment to promoting Construction Careers as rewarding and stable choices. Learn more about Construction Month.

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