BuildForce Canada is a national organization committed to the development of a highly skilled construction workforce. One of their ongoing programs is the development of online courses. BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Centre offers a comprehensive catalogue of online training courses designed to promote the professional development of individuals working in the Canadian construction and maintenance industry.
All of their online courses are administered through local distributors such as the Peterborough & District Construction Association. In order to access any of their courses and complete your registration, you must contact the Peterborough & District Construction Association’s office to receive a course PIN number.
Once you have been given a PIN number, you can use it to register and access your chosen course. Click on the Catalogue link above and select the “Click to Register or Enroll” button in the Learners section on the right hand side of the screen.
What else can BuildForce Canada provide?
BuildForce also provides an online library of resources for educators and industry training professionals, including training standards, Essential Skills, and research reports. You can access this information on the links below.
Labour Market Information: BuildForce Canada studies and forecasts long-term trends in the labour market. The resulting BuildForce Labour Market Information (LMI) focuses exclusively on trends affecting the construction and maintenance industry, including an economic and investment outlook, and an assessment of labour availability for 34 trades and occupations for the residential and non-residential construct sectors over a 10-year period.
Recruitment and Retention: BuildForce Canada provides a wealth of studies, guides, best practices, and web resources designed to help employers understand, recruit, engage, and retain a diverse labour force, including youth, women, new Canadians, indigenous people, and older workers.
Management Resources: BuildForce Canada offers resources designed to provide employers with the information they need to meet labour market challenges and become more productive and competitive. Find research reports, webcasts, and self-assessment tools addressing issues that range from productivity to respectful workplace initiatives.