The 2015 Membership Renewal invoices have all been electronically delivered! If you have not received yours please contact us as soon as possible to ensure your continued access to all LCA Services.
Nelson Lumber Company #5027 44 Street, Lloydminster, AB P (780) 871-6300 ~ F (780) 871-6399 www.homes.nlc.ca timr@nlc.ca
On newly issued SaskPower tenders, prime contractors no longer have to exclusively use the MERX e-bid system to submit to SaskPower! Here are the approved methods from section 7 of their standard Instructions to Proponents:
1) by submitting one (1) original master document of their Proposal, in its entirety, by delivering it sealed in an envelope to the Procurement Department Address on or before the Proposal Submission Deadline. The Proponent should also submit (3) three copies of the master document for evaluation purposes.
2) by submitting one (1) original master document in its entirety by facsimile, on or before the Proposal Submission Deadline.
3) Proponents have the additional option of submitting their Proposals and supporting documentation online through the MERX Electronic Bid Submission system as a portable document format file (PDF) on or before the Proposal Submission Deadline.
Check the specifications of jobs you are pursuing for details!
OHS Code public consultation
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code contains the technical work site rules that protect the health and safety of Alberta's workers. Between 2012 and 2014, as part of an ongoing process, Albertans provided feedback on which areas of the Code were in need of review. The government has since reviewed the Code based on feedback received and developed proposed changes.
Business owners and operators
We would like to hear from you if you conduct business within Alberta and across provincial or territorial borders. Please complete the "interprovincial trade barriers for your business" survey if there are any sections the Code that you believe create a barrier to carry out your business across borders. Our goal is to make it easier for you to conduct business across interprovincial borders, and your feedback will be considered as part of this consultation.
Greater labour mobility focus of Premiers’ meeting
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after meeting with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil and signing two labour mobility agreements:
“It was a pleasure to meet with Premier McNeil today. We had a productive discussion around a range of issues and acknowledged the benefits of having our provinces work closely together.
“Alberta and Nova Scotia have engaged in ongoing work to improve apprentice mobility between our provinces. Today, we signed agreements designed to improve apprentice mobility and promote the mutual recognition of pre-employment training between our provinces. Labour mobility is a key element of a strong labour market and contributes to economic growth, innovation and productivity.
“Whether it’s at the Council of the Federation or one-on-one meetings like we had today, Alberta and Nova Scotia have a long history of working together. I look forward to working with Premier McNeil on areas of mutual interest for our provinces.”
2nd Annual Lloydminster Job Fair
&
Proposed Eastern Canadian Recruitment & Job Fair February 2015
The Lloydminster Construction Association along with The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce are proposing to work with our counterparts in the east, particularly Ontario. Planning is also in the works for the 2nd Lloydminster Job Fair, more information to follow. (Check out pictures from our February 2014 Job Fair )
Lloydminster & Region are experiencing an acute labour shortage, especially in the skilled trades. This has been an ongoing issue. While in Eastern Canada there are double digit unemployment numbers. It only makes sense that we market our regions attractions there with the goal of labour force recruitment.
We hope to recruit 10-12 local businesses who require employees and are interested in investing and participating in this project.
Make UPS® Your Stress-free Holiday Shipping Helper
Let the Lloydminster Construction Association and UPS help you save time and money this holiday season. With packing expertise, convenient shipping options, and technology, UPS is the ideal choice for getting packages and gifts to their destinations on time and intact. Plus, as a member of the Lloydminster Construction Association, you can save up to 30% with the UPS Members Benefit Program, even if you already have an account!
Create Holiday Shipments
Whether you're shipping business gifts, gadgets, cookies, or toys, expert packing advice from UPS will help your packages arrive safely.
Deliver On Time
With the holidays fast approaching, check key year-end shipping deadlines to ensure your packages reach their destination on time.
Schedule Ahead with UPS My Choice™
Don't want to miss packages during the busy holiday season? With UPS My Choice, you can control where and when your UPS packages arrive, or you can arrange for pickup at a UPS Access Point™.
Sign up now and save!
There are no costs or minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of your UPS Members Benefit Program. To enroll today, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/LCA, or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
Exhibitors Breakfast & Speaker- 7:30 to 8:45
Career Expo - 9 am to 3 pm
Approx 2000 High School students from
LPSD, LCSD, NWSD, Eagleview, BTPS, ECACS, STPRDS and LSSD
ACA Seeks to Reduce OHS Barriers Across New West Partnership
ACA met with government partners last week to present industry views on the means to reduce OHS regulatory barriers across the New West Partnership region of BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. ACA thanks members for their input. We would also like to thank our provincial association counterparts who helped us draft our presentation this past week.
You may read our presentation here.
WCB Announces Drop of Premium Rate
The WCB announced that due to increased employer performance they are offering a six cent drop in the average industry premium rate in 2015, to $0.97 per $100 of insurable earnings. Read More
Survey on Prompt Payment
A couple of weeks ago we asked you to fill out a survey on prompt payment and its effects on your business. After receiving a strong response so far we wanted to keep it open for a few weeks more to get as much response as possible. We appreciate the time spent to fill out this important information as we intend to use your feedback in shaping ACA recommendations on the issue. You can fill out the survey here and we will publish the results in a few weeks.
Have Your Say on Trade Definitions
The ACA along with its Local Construction Associations are reviewing requested changes to the Trade Definitions in December. Each year these definitions are reviewed and updates are published on a yearly basis.You can put forward your ideas using the following form. Please click here to see the existing Trade Definitions.
Preparing Workers for Upcoming Changes to WHMIS
Health Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), has released a new e-course entitled "WHMIS (After GHS) for Workers". The course will be offered free to the first 100,000 applicants.
Please see the CCOHS news release for information about the course and go to their website for further details on how people can register.
New CCA Publication: Drug and Alcohol Policy Resource Material
In an effort to assist companies in meeting their human resources objectives and effectively addressing drug and alcohol-related issues, the CCA has prepared a generic, customizable, Drug and Alcohol Policy, as well as a Fact Sheet on Employee Assistance Programs. These Resources are intended to serve as guidelines for companies who want to develop a drug and alcohol program in their workplace. These Resources are complimentary for CCA Members, and downloadable from the ‘Members-Only’ section of the CCA website.
Don't see what your looking for? Call the LCA Office (780) 875-8875
Any Course offered through the SCSA or ACSA
can be arranged here in Lloydminster
(dependent on participant levels)
CONSTRUCTION 101 - A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
**Planned for March 2015 ~ Details to be announced**
Productivity is the Key to Profitability
Entering the construction industry and trying to learn a piece here and a piece there isn’t effective. Now there is a course designed to put the pieces of the construction industry puzzle together. Don’t let the name “101” fool you! The course is attended by new and long time employees who all find value in understanding the “why” in “what” we do.
Engaged and contributing employees are the key to success
Students will learn:
The different players and roles in the construction industry, and how they work together -"Who's Who in the Zoo"
Terminology, contracts, procurement methods - "Understand the Lingo"
How to better assist the management team - "Contribute to Profitability"
To quickly become part of the team - "Be Part of the Recipe for Success"
About the resources available to your company - "Be the Go-To Person"
All skills are aimed to help your company be more efficient and effective in improving the bottom line!
Who should attend:
New employees, those in administrative support roles and those looking to put all the pieces of the construction industry together:
Contractors - Generals and Trades
Buyers of Construction Services - Municipalities, School Districts, etc.
Design Consultants - Engineers and Architects
Course outline:
Delivered over two days followed by a take home exam.
Attendees will receive a comprehensive 'Construction 101' binder and a copy of the
Alberta Builders LIEN Act, accompanied by a plain language guide on the LIEN Act.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Construction Industry - roles and responsibilities
Construction Documents - bid documents and format of drawings
Tendering, Bidding and Award of Contracts - calling and receiving of bids
Format of Contracts - features and types
Risk Management - bonding and construction insurance
Legal Matters - basic principles and typical contract
Project Management and Administration - start up to close out basics
CONSTRUCTION 101 - A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
