A Career In Construction

A CAREER

IN CONSTRUCTION

WHO WE ARE

Reid's Heritage Homes has an established, award-winning heritage as a trusted builder of high-quality homes in Ontario, Canada for 45 years.

When you purchase a home from Reid's Heritage Homes you can feel assured that we will deliver the very highest level of design, construction and customer service.

This has been demonstrated throughout our 45-year history and underlines what the word “heritage” means to us; treating customers with kindness, respect and compassion throughout the home purchase and building process.

At Reid's Heritage Homes, we don't just build communities, we are one. We are striving to create a highly inclusive and supportive work environment for our team members and to extend this inclusivity and support to our purchasers. We recognize that when people buy a new home they have hopes of becoming connected to a community where they will be warmly welcomed. We feel that sense of community should begin with Reid's Heritage Homes.

Our craftsmanship, quality and customer care starts with the very first design concept and goes all the way through to every single tradesperson and supplier who walk through the door. We believe there is much more to buying a new home than just handing over a set of keys. There is a process of communication, understanding and caring that is very individualized and can only be delivered by a first-class Customer Experience Team and as such our Customer Experience team works closely with purchasers to keep them fully informed, every step of the way.

Buying a new home is an exciting time, a once in a lifetime experience for many people. the Reid’s Heritage Homes promise is to guide you through your home buying experience with kindness, respect and compassion.

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CAREER

IN CONSTRUCTION Construction Trades Career Paths.

Get into the skilled trades and build something amazing!

Get into the skilled trades and build a meaningful career.

WHY CHOOSE

A CAREER

IN CONSTRUCTION

PAYS MORE THAN YOU THINK

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WORK ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

COOL TOYS & PROJECTS

“I BUILT THAT”

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

THAT MEANS WOMEN TOO

WORK INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

USE YOUR HANDS AS WELL AS YOUR BRAIN

STABLE AND GROWING JOB MARKET

CAREER PATHS AND ADVANCEMENT

YOU CAN START RIGHT OUT OF HIGHSCHOOL

4-YEAR DEGREE OPTIONS

YOU’RE PART OF BUILDING CANADA

WE NEED YOU!

A CAREER WITH MEANING

WHY CHOOSE

A CAREER

IN CONSTRUCTION There are Jobs The demand for skilled workers has been increasing steadily for more than a decade, even during periods of economic decline.

Plus, over the next 10 years, around 245,100 workers will be retiring from the construction industry alone. Employers will be looking to fill these vacated positions with smart, skilled people. You could be one of them.

And don’t think construction is seasonal – it goes on throughout the year in all sectors. Some trades and occupations, like those in home finishing, involve indoor work only. But with today’s technology, even projects that are primarily outdoors, such as large-scale heavy industrial projects in Alberta’s oil sands, only slow down or stop temporarily during the worst winter weather.

The Money is Good The wages of construction workers have been among the fastest to grow in Canada. Based on Statistics Canada data from 1997 to 2017, the median hourly wage, adjusted for inflation, rose 22% in construction, placing it among the top four industries where wages have grown the fastest, according to Global News.

The average annual salary of a junior construction laborer in Canada is around $51,072. More senior roles such as senior construction estimators make around $84,995 per year.

What does this mean?

They can have lots of toys – a snowmobile, jet ski, a nice truck or motorcycle.

They can afford to send their kids on school trips and outfit them for oftencostly sports.

They can afford to buy houses, condos and/or cottages.

And they can often pay these items off in reasonably good time, assuming they manage their money wisely.

And so can you!

You can start earning money quickly.

If you become an apprentice, you can start earning money as soon as you finish high school!

You’ll make a percentage of what a fully qualified journeyperson – that’s a certified tradesperson – earns, and your earnings will increase each year of your apprenticeship until you're a fully certified journeyperson.

You can build a lifelong career.

Remember – today’s tradespeople are tomorrow’s industry leaders.

With time and experience, you can build a serious ladder to success, advancing into higher management positions – like foreman, superintendent, supervisor, project manager and construction manager – in established companies, moving into different areas such as health and safety, training and engineering, or even start and grow your own business.

And learning one trade doesn’t mean you can’t try other things. Like other careers, ongoing education is also a possibility, and many skills can be transferred between trades. The possibilities are endless!

A career in construction offers fantastic stability because, to put it simply, there will always be things that need building.

Where many industries are at risk of automation - and therefore, eventually, a loss of jobs - construction is likely to see very little automation at the expense of employing actual people. In fact, many new technologies in construction are actually creating jobs, with people needed to operate more sophisticated machines.

You can build a meaningful career.

You can push paper around all day, or you can build houses where families live, skyscrapers where people work, roads and bridges that get us where we need to go, and communities that help everyone in Canada thrive. At the end of the day, you can look back and see that you built something new. Something that didn’t exist before.

Something that will be there, in many cases, for generations to come. Something you can be proud of.

So follow your skills. Challenge the assumptions. And give your career meaning.

You can travel.

There are lots of multi-billion-dollar industrial and engineering construction projects happening right across Canada, including electric utilities, mining, pipelines, wastewater treatment, public transit systems, nuclear refurbishments, industrial expansion and maintenance, and other major infrastructure projects.

All of these huge construction projects mean job opportunities and the ability to relocate to some pretty spectacular regions of Canada.

If you prefer to stay in one place, however, plenty of construction careers will give you that option. For example, if you choose a career in home building and renovation, or in institutional construction (like building hospitals and schools), you’ll likely be able to find secure, long-term employment with a large company close to home.

You won’t get bored.

As we’ve already hinted at, the construction industry provides plenty of variety.

No two days will be the same! Every day will be a new challenge, but the great thing is that you, and your colleagues will be working towards one great big end goal: the completion of your project.

Because of this, it’s unlikely you’ll get bored like you might in other industries. No job stagnation means you’ll enjoy every day at work and you’ll genuinely get up in the morning excited about what that day will bring!

You get to work with awesome people like you!

CANADA’S

BEST CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION

Construction Labourer The duties of a construction laborer include performing various tasks in order to carry out routine work at any construction site. A construction laborer is generally responsible for loading and unloading raw materials, and tools, and carrying out other physical tasks. A construction laborer makes around $43,751 per year in Canada.

Construction Manager The main responsibility of a construction manager is to supervise and oversee the construction operations of any project be it commercial or residential. The average annual salary of a construction manager in Canada is around $74,535.

Construction Project Manager A construction project manager is mainly responsible for supervising all aspects of building any project. From budgeting, and planning, to execution, everything falls under the responsibilities of the construction project manager. Typically, a construction manager makes up to $80,719 in Canada.

Construction Superintendent Construction Superintendents are mainly responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site activities. They work closely with almost all the project teams in order to deliver a finished product within the client’s budget. A construction superintendent usually makes $84,597 per year in Canada.

Construction Estimator The Construction Estimator is responsible to estimates and draws up a budget for any existing or upcoming construction project. The average annual salary of a construction estimator in Canada is around $74,899.

CANADA’S

CAREERS

IN THE SKILLED TRADES Skilled Trade

Average Base Salary

Senior Electrician

$91,258

Senior Plumber

$90,700

Plumber / Steamfitter

$90,109

Industrial Electrician

$85,115

Refrigeration Technician

$84,530

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

$84,489

HVAC Installer

$83,766

Fabricator / Welder

$81,867

Senior Welder

$80,802

Mechanic

$80,329

Service Technician

$80,041

Carpenter Foreman

$79,195

Senior HVAC Technician

$78,863

Truck Driver

$77,064

Plumber / Pipefitter

$75,160

Electrician

$74,067

Carpenter

$73,762

Automotive Technician

$73,730

Heavy Equipment Operator

$72,228

Plumber

$68,847

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HOW TO START A

CAREER

IN CONSTRUCTION There’s no one predefined way to enter the construction industry. With so many career paths to choose from, finding the right fit for your interests and lifestyle is crucial.

It makes no difference where you are in your life – whether you have already completed a degree, or are looking for a second career – because any time is a good time to get start a career in the construction industry.

To make it easy for you, we have highlighted the three ways you can start a career in the construction industry.

Sign up as an apprentice and combine on-thejob training with classroom instruction.

Enroll in post-secondary education at a university, community college, or technical institute and prepare for a career in construction.

Alternatively, find work as an entry-level construction worker and learn the necessary skills on the job.

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SKILLS WILL HELP? PHYSICAL STRENGTH & ENDURANCE It should come as no surprise that construction is a physically demanding job. Considerable strength and stamina are essential for carrying out many tasks on a job site. Almost 50 percent of construction jobs will require heavy lifting work and physical strength.

READING & MATH SKILLS Construction work involves more than just manual labor. Workers will need a working knowledge of math, algebra, and geometry to calculate building materials, keep track of measurements, and determine necessary adjustments. Reading is also an important skill, as construction work requires plenty of documentation and interpretation of blueprints.

WILLINGNESS TO LEARN Construction workers should also have a willingness to learn. The construction industry continues to evolve with new methods, tools, and techniques that make the job easier and more cost-efficient. Those who are proactive in learning new trends will be able to teach the rest of their team, which is a key skill to have for more senior positions.

PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING SKILLS Problems are always present on job sites. Whether it has to do with inaccurate measurements or project delays, issues need to be addressed immediately to ensure a project stays on track, especially when the safety of workers are involved.

Every construction worker has to be able to make quick decisions and think on their feet to provide solutions.

TEAMWORK Construction work is very much a team effort, requiring constant collaboration with peers. On the job site, there is no time to waste on disagreements and uncertainties. Workers who are able to work and communicate well with their co-workers will be able to motivate their team and make sure the project gets completed on schedule.

Along with teamwork, construction workers also need to possess emotional intelligence.

Studies show that the most successful project managers invest 60 to 80 percent of their time on the human skills of project management.

WHAT

SKILLS WILL HELP? CUSTOMER SERVICE INo matter how great your builds are, you can be a liability to your company if you lack customer service skills. Like other customer service jobs, construction workers need to have patience, empathy, expert knowledge, and the ability to handle surprises in order to manage client questions, concerns, and complaints.

LEADERSHIP While not all workers need to be managers, having managerial skills will give you an edge in the field. Leadership abilities will help you complete tasks that will advance your career. Some of these leadership and management skills include: Managing work sites Performing quality control Developing estimates Negotiating prices Directing teams Reaching out to prospective clients

PROJECT ORGANIZATION Since construction has many moving parts, project organization is a highly sought-after skill. According to PlanGrid, construction professionals spend 35 percent of their time on non-optimal activities, like looking for project information or dealing with mistakes. An organized employee will be able to make effective use of their schedule to get the job done and avoid any unnecessary or time-consuming tasks.

COMMUNICATION Communication is one of the most crucial construction skills. Forty-eight percent of construction reworks occur due to poor communication. On the job site, construction workers will need to be able to communicate questions, directions, and decisions to their team as well as craft emails, reports, and documents. Communication skills include: Reading Vocabulary Ability to listen to and follow directions Written communication Verbal communication

WOMEN

IN CONSTRUCTION The construction industry in Canada is booming. According to Randstad, there has been a 50% increase in construction-related jobs over the past decade. Since Canada’s economy and population continue to rise, the demand for infrastructure to support the growing country is high. Since there are plenty of job opportunities, construction is an excellent trade for both men and women to consider entering.

Unfortunately, women are vastly outnumbered in many trade industries, including construction. Statistics suggest, however, that the number of women in the industry is on the rise.

1 of every 50 women in Canada earns a living in construction

Over 76% of women in construction work in office support roles.

The Canadian construction industry workforce consists of 12% women and 88% men Ontario employed 64,800 women in construction in the last year

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CONCLUSION A career in construction is truly rewarding in not just a single way but in multiple ways even beyond your imagination. From providing career stability, and high income, to providing limitless opportunities for growth. It is a well-known fact that the pros of working in the construction industry will always outweigh its cons.

“Construction is unique, and it’s a team effort. No one person builds a building or a home”