peircsc career booklet

8/8/2019 PEIRCSC Career Booklet

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Building a Stronger Workforce

Price Ewr IREsIdEntIalConstRuCtIon

IndustRy

2010 CAREER

DiRECtoRy

www.peircc.c

Paul ArsenaultBayside Builders


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Index

Mission Statement/Who Are our Members .............................................. 3

Ministers Message ............................................................................................. 4

Executive Directors Message ........................................................................ 5

Board of Directors ............................................................................................... 6

Red Seal .................................................................................................................. 7

Educational Training .......................................................................................... 8

Bricklayer ................................................................................................................ 9Cabinet Maker ................................................................................................... 10

Carpenter ............................................................................................................ 11

Concrete Finisher ............................................................................................. 12

Drywallers ........................................................................................................... 13

Electrician ........................................................................................................... 14

Floor Covering Installer ................................................................................. 15

Insulators ............................................................................................................. 16

Did you know? .................................................................................................. 17

Landscaper ......................................................................................................... 19

Painter .................................................................................................................. 20

Plumber ............................................................................................................... 21Roofer ................................................................................................................... 22

Sheet Metal ........................................................................................................ 23

Siding Installer .................................................................................................. 24

FAQ ........................................................................................................................ 25

On-line Links ...................................................................................................... 27


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PEIRCSC Mission Statement:

To support the residential construction industry by

promoting best HR practices, skills development and

professionalism in the workplace.

What is a Sector Council?Sector councils bring together business, labour and

educational stakeholders to share ideas, concerns and

perspectives about human resources (HR) and skills issues,

and to find solutions that benefit the sector. They help

ensure that workers and those seeking employment are

well prepared for the challenges of the rapidly evolvinglabour market.

What is PEIRCSC?

PEI Residential Construction Sector Council (PEIRCSC)

is an independent non-profit organization based in

Charlottetown, PEI. PEIRCSC is composed of industryemployers and employees including residential

construction homebuilders/renovators and other related

residential construction subtrades as well as industry

stakeholders involved in PEIs residential construction

industry.

Mandate

PEIRCSCs mandate is to identify and address HR and labour

market issues affecting PEIs residential construction industry,

while promoting best HR practices in the workplace.


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A Message from the Minister

Choosing a career is one of the most

important decisions you will ever

make.

As Prince Edward Islands Ministerresponsible for post-secondary

education, I encourage anyone

interested in learning a trade to

read this manual. It is an excellent

introduction to the range of career

opportunities available in residential

construction.

Government is working closely with

industry and post-secondary institutions to ensure that the

province has a highly-skilled workforce. We are committed to

improving and increasing post-secondary opportunities to build

a strong workforce and create a better future for all Islanders.

Building a house requires teamwork and co-operation. The

PEIRCSC Career Directory can help you find the type of

occupation that best suits you as part of a construction team.

Building a strong economy takes the same kind of co-operation,

and Government is committed to helping you develop the skills

for a rewarding career.

Good luck as you embark on your career!

Sincerely,

Hon. Allan V. Campbell

Minister

Innovation and Advanced Learning


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A Message from the Executive Director

The Residential Construction Industry on PEIis made up of a hard working group of smallbusiness owners who independently employover three thousand employees while makinga substantial contribution to the economy of

P.E.I. This industry has experienced a positiveperiod of growth in new home constructionand renovation however the emergenceof new technologies and concerns aroundcurrent and future shortages in the supplyof skilled labour, as well as recruitment& retention have led to many discussions

among industry leaders around humanresource issues. The development of this directory enables PEIRCSC the ability topromote red seal certied trades to youth as well as the mature professional whomay be looking for a change.

PEIRCSC hired Vast Marketing to work with Island tradespersons working inResidential construction to come up with this Career Prole Directory. We arehappy to be able to prole Island tradesmen & tradeswomen who have made

their career in the residential construction industry.

It takes a signicant amount of time, energy and dedication to successfullylaunch any new project. I would like to acknowledge and oer thanks to VastMarketing as well as all the individuals who allowed their photograph to be takenon the various job sites.

This past year of operations for PEIRCSC has brought growth for this sector in

many areas which have beneted this province. We continue to grow ourmembership and act as a voice for Human Resource issues within the residentialconstruction sector.

We are proud to see the PEIRCSC continue to develop and address Employerand Employee concerns. Heres to building a stronger future for ResidentialConstruction on PEI.

Tracey GormleyPEIRCSC Executive Director

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A Message from the Executive Director

The Residential Construction Industry onPEI is made up of a hard working group ofbusiness owners who independently employover three thousand men and womenwhile making a substantial contribution

to the economy of P.E.I. Our industry hasexperienced a positive period of growth innew home construction and renovation.However the emergence of new technologiesand concerns around current and futureshortages in the supply of skilled labour, aswell as recruitment & retention have led to

many discussions among industry leadersaround human resource issues. The development of this directory enablesPEIRCSC the ability to promote Red Seal certied trades to youth as well as themature professional who may be looking for a change.

PEIRCSC hired Vast Marketing to work with Island tradespersons working inResidential construction to come up with this Career Prole Directory. We arehappy to be able to showcase Island tradesmen & tradeswomen who have made

their career in the residential construction industry.

It takes a signicant amount of time, energy and dedication to successfullylaunch any new project. I would like to acknowledge and oer thanks to VastMarketing as well as all the individuals who allowed their photograph to be usedin this publication.

This past year of operations for PEIRCSC has brought growth for this sector in

many areas which have beneted this province. We continue to grow ourmembership and act as a voice for Human Resource issues within the residentialconstruction sector.

We are proud to see the PEIRCSC continue to develop and address Employerand Employee concerns. Heres to building a stronger future for ResidentialConstruction on PEI.

Tracey GormleyPEIRCSC Executive Director


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Red Seal

The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (also

known as the Red Seal Program) was established more

than 50 years ago to provide greater mobility across

Canada for skilled workers. Today it represents a standard

of excellence for industry. Through the Program,tradespersons are able to obtain a Red Seal endorsement

on their provincial/territorial certificates by successfully

completing an interprovincial Red Seal examination.

The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program

acknowledges their competence and ensures recognition

of their certification throughout Canada without further

examination.

The Red Seal Program is recognized as the interprovincial

standard of excellence in the skilled trades

50 years of excellence - 1959-2009

For more information go to www.red-seal.com


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Educational Training

Four ways to become a qualified (Red Seal certified)

residential construction tradesperson on PEI are: 1.

Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)

2. Holland College + Apprenticeship Training 3. Earn

While You Learn Apprenticeship Training 4. On-the-jobTraining (after so many years (hours) worked in the trade

you can write a Challenge exam).

* Red Seal

* Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)

* Holland College

* Apprenticeship Training

* Challenge

Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training under thesupervision of a qualified tradesperson and classroom

training at a training establishment. About 80% of an

apprentices training takes place on-the-job. The other

20% involves technical training provided at, or through

a post-secondary training establishment - usually at

Holland College or an off-Island institute.


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Bricklayer

Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stones, rocks

and other similar materials to create and repair walls,

foundations, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, decorativepieces and other structures. They may create structures

based on blueprints or their own designs.

Bricklayers read blueprints and sketches to calculate the

material requirements of a project. They use power and

hand tools to cut and trim the materials they work with.

Wayne Gillis

Queens County Bricklayers


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Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmakers construct and repair wooden cabinets,

furniture and fixtures. They operate power and hand

working machines such as power saws, mortisers, jointers,and shapers to cut, shape and form parts and components.

Cabinetmakers finish wooden surfaces by sanding and

applying veneer, stain or polishing them. They prepare

estimates for clients for materials and labour required.

Cabinetmakers generally work in a shop environment

with many types of tools.

Kent Ross

Prestige Kitchens


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Carpenter

Carpenters, build, erect, install, maintain, and repair

structures made of wood and other materials. They

measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials to buildfoundations, walls and roof systems, among other things.

Carpenters read and interpret designs, drawings, sketches,

and blueprints to determine and calculate specification

requirements.

They use many types of hand and power tools. Carpentry

is a physically demanding occupation that requires

standing, crouching, and kneeling for long periods of

time.

Phillip Douglas

Douglas Construction


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Concrete Finisher

Concrete Finishers smooth and finish freshly poured

concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install,

maintain and repair masonry structures such as residentialfoundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks and patios.

They ensure that the formwork, granular base, and steel

reinforcement materials are suitable for the concrete

work.

Eddie MacKenna

EJs Concrete Services


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Drywallers

Plasters and Drywallers apply, maintain, and restore

plaster or similar materials on interior and exterior walls,

ceilings or other surfaces. They measure, cut, position,and secure drywall sheets. They apply coats of plaster

and stucco using trowels, floats, brushes, and spraying

equipment.

Ricky Arsenalut

Well Hung Drywall


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Electrician

The title construction electrician defines a person who,

because of his or her knowledge, training and abilities, is

capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting,and repairing electrical systems, which provides light,

heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and

existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

Construction electricians read and interpret electrical,

mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical

code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut,

thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other

types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.

They pull wire and cable through conduits, position,

maintain and install distribution and control equipment

such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse

enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above

and underground, install data cabling, and install andmaintain fibre optic and signaling systems.

George DesRochesJamieson Electric


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Floor Covering Installer

Floor covering installers install, inspect, measure, mark,

cut and fasten flooring such as carpet, tile, wood, linoleum

and vinyl in residential buildings. Floor covering installersmay use hand or machine stitchers, seaming irons, hand

trowels, bonding tape, power stretchers, staple guns and

other devices as well as spread mortar and mix cement.

They align and position using levels and straight edges

they may supply clients with estimates for materials and

labour costs.

Stefan Hansen

Kirkwood Construction


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Insulators:

Insulators work with dierent kinds of insulation materialto prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapour,

moisture, sound or re. They read and interpret drawings andspecications to determine insulation requirements, select theamount and type of insulation to be installed and measure andcut insulating material to the required dimensions. They thenapply, install, repair and maintain insulation material. Insulatedsurfaces may be nished with materials such as plastics,aluminum, galvanized steel and coated steel, stainless steel,

canvas, mastic, laminate or concrete. Some insulators may alsolay out and fabricate parts on-site or remove or seal o oldinsulation.Types of insulation materials that may be used include calciumsilicate, ceramic bre, elastomeric insulation, mineral bre,breglass, urethane, polystyrene and cellular glass. They maybe used for systems such as plumbing, air-handling, heating,cooling and refrigeration, for piping equipment and pressurevessels, as well as for walls, oors and ceilings of homes.

Allan Pound

A & J Insulating


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Did you know that ...

According to the Canadian Home Builders Association

(CHBA), as of March 2007, there are 64 residential

construction trades in the residential construction industry

at this time. These different types of skilled tradespeople

are hired by new home builders and renovators in theexecution of their work.

However, on PEI, there are 23 designated residential

construction trades available through PEI

Apprenticeship.

HOMEBUILDERS/RENOVATORS

The following are some specialty trades within the

homebuilding and renovating industry.

TECHNICIANS/TECHNOLOGISTS:

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

WOOD MANUFACTURING/ CABINETMAKING


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Building a

STRONGER workforce.


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Landscaper:

Landscape Horticulturist means a person who selects,

handles and utilizes trees, shrubs and ornamental

plants and turf grass for the design, development andmaintenance of public and private landscaping spaces.

Prepares soil, plants, cultivates, prunes and irrigates

to maintain plant vigor. Controls plant pests utilizing

appropriate integrated pest management techniques.

Red Oak Landscaping


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Painter:

Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective

finishes in residential settings. They prepare a variety

of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete,synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application

of materials such as paint, high performance coatings,

waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall

coverings and specialty finishes. Painters and decorators

are employed by construction companies, painting

contractors, building maintenance contractors or are self-

employed.

Jason Bell

Prompt Painting


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Plumber:

Plumbers install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures

and systems, including water, steam, chemical, medical

gas, process piping, irrigation and fuel piping systems.Plumbers install piping and equipment in residential

buildings. They may also install specialized equipment

such as medical gas equipment, compressed air

equipment, residential fire systems, water conditioners,

sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow

systems for toxic waste.

Greg MacEwen

Precise Plumbing


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Roofer:

Roofers install, repair and replace flat and sloped roofs.

They work with membrane roofing systems that consist of

a variety of materials with different application methods.They also install, replace and repair shingles, slate, shakes,

roofing tiles, sheet metal and other preformed sheeting

on sloped roofs. Before the work begins, roofers may

inspect existing roof systems and determine the extent

and procedure for repair of the substrate or removal and

replacement of roofing materials. Some roofers may be

involved in the estimating of material and installation

costs.

Sylvette Plourde

Atlantic Roofers


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Sheet Metal/HVAC Worker:

Sheet metal workers design, fabricate, assemble, install and

repair sheet metal products. In fabrication work, sheet metal

workers lay out and measure pieces to specications. Theyuse tools such as power shears, press brakes, drill presses

and computerized cutting equipment to cut and shape

material. They assemble and join the pieces using various

techniques such as welding and using mechanical fasteners.

They work with black iron, galvanized steel, stainless steel,

aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, tin plate and other alloys.

Pieces may be laid out and cut in the shop and assembled

on construction sites. Sheet metal workers may specialize

in onsite installation, shop manufacture, or servicing and

maintenance of installed equipment and systems. Those

who work in installation may specialize in heating, ventilation

and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler lagging / vessel cladding,

roong products, architectural sheet metal, custom metalproducts, etc.

Darryl Hughes

Hughes Home Ventilation


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Siding Installer:

Siding Installers work on Eaves troughs, gutters, and

general siding such as vinyl, Hardi Plank, etc. They

assemble and install Siding Specific products and utilizehand and various power tools like mitre and table saws

and air nailers. Siding installers must be comfortable with

ladders and working on scaffolding.

Dwayne Gallant

Vinyl Touch Siding


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FAQI am thinking about starting a business but I do not know where to

start. What resources are out there for me?

There are many resources to seek out information about

starting a business. Canada Business is a cross-jurisdictional

government organization that helps Canadian entrepreneurs

get the information, advice and support they need to start abusiness. For more information, please click here. The Canada/

PEI Business Service Centre is a full-service business information

resource that is accessible province-wide and free-of-charge.

For more information, please click here.

Where can I access information about 2005s National Construction

Codes?

The National Building Code of Canada 2005 (NBC), the National

Fire Code of Canada 2005 (NFC) and the National Plumbing Code

of Canada 2005 (NPC) are available for purchase through NRCs

Virtual Store at www.nrc.gc.ca/virtualstore (printed and CD-ROM

formats). The Canadian Electrical (CE) Code is also available at

www.csa.ca/standards/electrical. You may also visit the Atlantic

Home Building & Renovation Sector Councils (AHBRSC) website

at www.ahbrsc.com/courses/index.html on courses and trainingincluding two new 2005 NBC courses in partnership with the

Atlantic Home Warranty Program (AHWP). These courses include:

1. 2005 NBC Update for the Residential Sector 2. Objective Based

Code Training for the Residential Sector.

What is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)?The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant

available to registered apprentices once they have successfully

completed their first or second year (level) of an apprenticeship

program in one of the Red Seal trades.


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What is the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)?

The AJCTC is a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the

eligible salaries and wages payable to eligible apprentices in

respect of employment after May 1, 2006. The maximum credit

is $2,000 per year for each eligible apprentice.

What is the Tradespersons Tools Deduction?

The new tradespersons tools deduction provides employed

tradespersons with an annual deduction of up to $500 to

help cover the cost of new tools necessary to their trade.

The deduction applies to the total cost of eligible tools if the

following conditions are met:

* the total cost exceeds $1,000;

* the tools were bought after May 1, 2006;

* the purchase was made by an employed tradesperson.

How can I obtain a contact list of PEI residential construction

employers (contractors)?To obtain a contact list of PEI residential construction employers

(contractors) through the provincial business directory

(PEIBusinessDirectory.com), please click here. You may also visit

PEIRCSCs members list at www.peircsc.ca.


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Apprenticeship PEI - www.

apprenticeship.pe.ca

Association of Certied EngineeringTechnicians and Technologists - www.

acettpei.ca

Career Development Services PEI - www.careerservicespe.com

Career Options PEI - www.

careeroptionspei.com

City of Charlottetown - Planning and

Development - www.city.charlottetown.

pe.ca/cityhall/planning_development.

cfm

City of Summerside - Technical Services

- Planning and Development - www.city.summerside.pe.ca/cityhall/techserv/

plandev.cfm

Construction Association of PEI - www.capei.ca

East Prince Youth Development Centre -www.epydc.org

Employment Journey - www.

employmentjourney.com

Holland College - www.hollandc.pe.ca

Oce of the Employer Advisor - www.

gov.pe.ca/go/oea

PEI Association of Sector Councils - www.

peiasc.ca

PEI Community Business Development

Corporations - http://www.cbdc.ca/

index.php?rid=5

PEI Job Futures - www.pei.jobfutures.org

ProtLearn PEI - http://protlearn.upei.ca

Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Building on PEI -

www.gov.pe.ca/infopei

Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Business - www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.

Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Employment -www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.

Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Student Loans

and Grants - www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/

Resources West - www.resourceswest.

pe.ca

Skills Canada PEI - www.skillscanada.

pe.ca

PEI Student Connections - www.

studentconnections.ca/en/hollandcollege/homepage.asp

Workers Compensation Board of PEI -

www.wcb.pe.ca

Association of Canadian Community

Colleges - www.accc.ca

Atlantic Home Building & Renovation

Sector Council - www.ahbrsc.com

Atlantic Home Warranty Program - www.ahwp.org

Canada Business - www.cbsc.org

Canada Career Consortium - www.careerccc.org

Canada Career Information Partnership -www.ccip-picc.ca

Canada Mortgage and Housing

Corporation - www.cmhc.ca

Canada Revenue Agency - www.cra-arc.

gc.ca

On-line Links


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workforce

Scott DennisLarry Stewart Construction

Chris FournierTotally Tile

Greg MacEwenPrecise Plumbing

Dana Stewart

Jason BellPrompt Painting

Je ConollyConnolly-Myron Roong

Kent RossPrestige Kitchens

Eddie MacKennaEJs Concrete Services

Ricky ArsenaultWell Hung Drywall

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