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CONTENTS 6 M essage from the President of the Fort McMurray Construction Association, Keith Plowman

BUILDING FORT McMURRAY

8 M essage from the Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, Laila Goodridge

10 M essage from the MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, Tany Yao 12 M essage from the Minister of Energy and Minerals of Alberta and MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, Brian Jean

13 M essage from the Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, Sandy Bowman

14 B uilding on our collective advocacy: The CCA advancing need for foundational infrastructure and workforce capacity

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16 A n update from the Alberta Construction Association

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23 R MWB goes back to the future: Planning for the district’s future meant dodging fires, floods, and feds

36 G uardians of safety: The Wood Buffalo Regional Safety

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30 P rovincial prompt payment legislation: A year in review

38 I ncomplete plans and specifications: Whose problem are they really?

42 M unicipal framework to build equity and inclusion into municipality daily operations

44 F MCA member listings

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Paul Davis Fort McMurray........................................8 Pidherney’s Inc...............................................................7 RJ Rice Enterprises Ltd. o/a Fort McMurray Home Hardware Building Centre.......................9

Keyano College..............................................................5

Thurber Engineering Ltd........................................31

Nucor Rebar Fabrication........................................ 27

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Message from the President of the Fort McMurray Construction Association

KEITH PLOWMAN Throughout 2023, your continued support and

that the local public procurement entities cannot

involvement in the Fort McMurray Construction

support the local contractors. The FMCA has been

Association (FMCA) played a critical role in helping

working with the RMWB to create opportunities

us continue to grow and support the construction

to support the local construction industry while

industry in the Regional Municipality of Wood

staying compliant with procurement legislation. For

Buffalo. Together we can continue to advance

example, the RMWB no longer uses the “3 Quote”

the construction industry by bringing together all

rule when procuring goods and services under

stakeholders to work out effective and fair solutions

the legislated dollar thresholds. Their use of bids

to the challenges our industry faces in 2024 and

and tenders opens these opportunities up to all

beyond.

registered local vendors to submit quotes.

ADVOCACY

Another example of how the RMWB is supporting

Working with our members and partners, we

the local construction industry is the insertion of the

continue to address relevant topics, provide insight,

following wording into Requests for Tenders (RFT’s).

and recommend programs that bring positive

RFT’s are typically over threshold and therefore

change within the Municipality of Wood Buffalo,

must be publicly tendered.

provincially through the Alberta Construction

“There are many qualified Subcontractors or

Association, and nationally through the Canadian Construction Association.

suppliers in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo who may be able to support bidders in

Whether at a private, public, municipal, provincial,

performing the Work. We encourage you to review

or federal level, we will continue to respectfully

Fort McMurray Construction Association (www.fmca.

challenge and scrutinize ineffective policies

net), Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce (www.

or issues and defend others when legitimate

fortmcmurraychamber.ca), and or Northeastern

pushback is necessary. We have the momentum

Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (www.

and have no intention of easing up on our efforts at

naaba.ca) if you are seeking out additional

any time in the future.

resources for this Project.”

One of the biggest issues we hear from members

EDUCATION

is the lack of support to local firms in public

Enhancing and upgrading your professional skill

procurement within the RMWB boundaries. This is a

set is necessary for any successful business and

difficult issue to tackle as the public sector is bound

the construction industry is no different. The

by legislation imposed by the provincial and federal

FMCA has continued to deliver a diverse range of

governments that prohibits a local purchasing

educational programs, workshops, and seminars.

preference on goods/services and construction

These initiatives have equipped our members and

over certain dollar figures. This does not mean

industry professionals with the knowledge and skills

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necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of

its highest in years, saving even the tiniest amount of

construction. More information on these programs can

money can be helpful. That is why we have created a

be found on our website at www.fmca.net.

member discount program for you and your staff. Our website will provide members and their employees

SAFETY RESOURCES Safe work in the construction industry is a necessity

with a list of local businesses offering discounts.

– and this has become especially prevalent in Fort

MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM

McMurray over the last few years. Given the many

We have a created a member referral program where

challenges that our community has endured these last

you can reduce your next year’s membership fee

few years, it became difficult for business owners and

by referring new memberships to the FMCA. More

safety officers to find the time and money to produce

information can be found on our website at

effective safety communications materials, including

www.fmca.net.

Toolbox Talks, safety meetings, and posters. The FMCA

Looking ahead, the Fort McMurray Construction

has created and developed hundreds of resources that

Association is poised for continued growth and

your safety team can use to make their messages more

success. We are committed to fostering collaboration,

encouraging and effective. We have created a large

embracing innovation, and leading the way in shaping

amount of downloadable and printable safety posters

the future for our region.

to be distributed throughout the office and worksite.

MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAM With the cost of living and doing business being at

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our members and partners for their continued support and look forward to working with you in 2024. n

Year

Project Name

Client

2016

Parsons Creek Water Transmission Line Commissioning

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2017

Janvier Rural Servicing Contract 1

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2019

Tower Road Snow Storage Facility

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2020

Anzac, Water & Sewer Contract 3

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2021

Flood Mitigation Reach 11

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2022

Waterline Extension from Parsons Creek to TaigaNova Const.

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2022

Waterline Extension from Parsons Creek to Millennium

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

2023

Anzac Forcemain Upgrades Construction

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)

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Message from the Member of Parliament for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake

LAILA GOODRIDGE How do you build a home? Well you need the right

Today we know that in communities right across

tools and the right people.

Canada, we built fewer homes in 2022 than in 1972. It’s

Here in Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, businesses also

worth noting that during this period our population

need a federal government that supports the energy

doubled. Yet we have the fewest homes per capita

sector. One that understands how important the

than any country in the G7 despite having the most

energy sector is for the continued economic growth of

land to build.

nearly every other business within our region.

One reason for this is because we have the slowest

Conservatives are first and foremost committed to

and costliest building permit regime in the developed

ending the attack on our energy sector we have seen

world. The Conservative vision aims to not only

over the last eight years, which has had a devastating

reduce the financial burden on housing construction,

impact on the local housing market. We need to see

but also tackle the systemic barriers that hinder

values increase and once again see more houses

the development of housing projects. This includes

going up and construction costs coming down.

removing the gatekeepers who delay the building

Conservatives have a common-sense plan to

of homes, as well as all the other red tape and

reinvigorate the home construction market here in

bureaucratic hurdles that delay or hinder housing

Fort McMurray and right across Alberta. The central

construction.

idea is to build more homes and not bureaucracy.

Our plan will require that cities boost more home

The time has come to reinvigorate our economy by

completions. Bureaucrats will have to wake up every

supporting the energy sector and getting housing

morning and think about how they can approve as

starts moving upward again. It’s time to bring home

many permits as possible so that people will have a

good-paying jobs, good economic growth, and good

place to live. The focus would be on getting results,

housing for everyone in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo

not on building more bureaucracy.

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Message from the MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo

TANY YAO Alberta continues to be a

providing important insight into our

are crucial; projects like the

powerhouse of progress;

regional state of affairs.

replacement of École Boréale,

as the economic engine of Canada, our government, has been working tirelessly to foster growth and prosperity.

I recently attended the Ministry of Health’s Refocusing Engagement, where residents connected with government in efforts to build a

the future plans for the 54-acre lot in Parsons Creek, and the Fort McMurray Airport Authority’s 650-acre Aurora Landing project are poised to accelerate growth.

Continuous improvement

stronger health care system; one

requires ongoing evaluation

which is informed by Albertan

and effort; as such, in my roles

experiences and front-line health

as MLA and Parliamentary

care experts. Ensuring that

Secretary for Small Business

patients receive the care they

identified by the community. As

and Northern Development and

need, when and where they need

your MLA, I am listening, ensuring

Chairperson of the Northern

it, is essential.

your voice is heard.

In maintaining the sustainability

The recent signing of a

and success of industry in the

Memorandum of Understanding

North, safe transportation and

between Fort McKay First Nation

economic corridors are integral.

(FMFN) and Suncor Energy

Alberta is committed to invest in

exemplifies responsible resource

improving our local infrastructure;

development, while honouring

engineering is being driven

Indigenous sovereignty and

Alberta Development Council (NADC), I have been mandated

by Premier Smith to embark in comprehensive engagement with stakeholders across Northern Alberta, seeking feedback on economic development, tourism, transportation corridor

These initiatives not only create jobs and support local businesses, but also address critical needs

forward for the Highway 686

environmental stewardship.

opportunities and challenges.

extension and the La Loche

Suncor’s commitment to net-zero

The resulting input will become

Connector Road to Saskatchewan.

emissions aligns with FMFN’s

Planning, design, and construction

vision for sustainable economic

is continuing for the twinning of

self-determination, setting a

Highway 63 north, along with

precedent for the future.

the basis of a Northern Development Report, which will inform of future government policies, budgets, and programs. I have had the opportunity thus far to meet with many local leaders,

safety and road improvements for Highway 881.

Infrastructure investments

Following the success of Alberta is Calling campaigns, our government has introduced the Alberta is Calling attraction bonus

The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) and Suncor Energy exemplifies responsible resource development, while honouring Indigenous sovereignty and environmental stewardship.

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to address growing demand for skilled labour. This initiative offers a $5,000 refundable tax credit to out-of-province workers who make Alberta their home. Additionally, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant

empowers employers to upskill

TANY YAO

their workforce, contributing up to

Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development Chair, Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo T: 780.790.6014 Fortmcmurray.woodbuffalo@assembly.ab.ca Constituency Office: 102, 9912 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 n

$15,000 per trainee.

Alongside Hon. Brian Jean, my fellow MLA and the Minister of Energy and Minerals, we continue advocating to reduce reliance on a Fly-In-Fly-Out workforce. Our region has a shadow population of nearly 30,500 people; collaborating with industry to find solutions which prioritize local housing, safety, and economic development, which is vital to cultivating a more sustainable and vibrant Wood Buffalo region.

With the twinning of Highway 63 North, travel time will be reduced for industry employees, making it more feasible to live in Fort McMurray.

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Message from the Minister of Energy and Minerals of Alberta MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche The Honourable

BRIAN JEAN, MLA, K.C., ECA In March of 2022, I wrote a column for a local

Instead, they fly over Fort McMurray and land at

paper about how my views on community guide

an aerodrome and stay in a camp for a rotation.

my politics.

Then they go home, wherever that is. They don’t

I think it’s time to tell you how that translates into my role as Minister of Energy and Minerals.

I am and have always been a believer in the power of communities. I am a product of growing up in Fort McMurray and that influences how I think, how I act, and who I am. The world is better when people have attachment to places.

Communities are important. If you are grounded

live in Fort McMurray. Their families don’t live here and they don’t directly contribute to our community economically or socially.

This business model evolved over time and I think accidentally. When I talk to senior executives in the oil sands, they often have to think about it before they realize that I have a point.

somewhere, and you care about that somewhere

I am pleased to report that many of these

and the people who live there, you make better

executives have expressed a willingness to work

choices.

with me to help in community building. Many

As one of Danielle Smith’s ministers, I want our government working to sustain Alberta communities and particularly the communities that contribute more than their share of Alberta’s economic wealth and prosperity. I routinely remind Alberta’s captains of industry that we

of them acknowledge this system isn’t as good for our community as folks living in the oil sands region while working in the oil sands. They also see the value in community building in getting support for our industry and growing the next generation of valued employees.

all benefit when companies hire Albertans and

This system evolved over time, so it’s going to

invest in our communities.

take a bit of time to solve it, but I am pleased

It is very common for me to meet an oil and gas executive in Calgary who tells me about how many years they lived in Fort McMurray earlier on

to report some companies have agreed to work with me to begin the journey that leads to resilient and vibrant communities.

in their career. I always remind these executives

I embrace an economic future that is tied

that they are part of what might soon be an

to making people and their communities

extinct creature.

prosperous and I want to help bring that

Today’s generation of engineers and junior and middle oil and gas managers are no longer living in Fort McMurray for five or seven years.

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approach to communities all over Alberta, starting with northeastern Alberta. n

Message from the Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Fort McMurray

SANDY BOWMAN As we continue through 2024, I would like

help the local economy, businesses, and job

to thank the Fort McMurray Construction

creators in various ways.

Association (FMCA) and its members for their dependable contribution to the region’s economic stability and social prosperity. Whether it’s a long-standing business or a company that’s emerged more recently, they all play a key role in the region’s success.

Flood mitigation, rural water sewer servicing, the Northside twin arenas, and the downtown revitalization incentives program are just a few of the good examples that underscore this commitment, as well as regular maintenance, neighbourhood improvement, and community

The past year saw reason for optimism in our

development projects at the municipality and by

overall economic outlook, although some

our partners.

challenges certainly still remain. There is no doubt, however, that many working in industry and business have expressed to me that they are seeing some positive steps in the right direction, following the ups and downs we’ve experienced over the last decade.

Budget 2024 also enables us to sustain among the lowest – if not the lowest – municipal tax rates in Alberta, as we work to refine and then implement the important recommendations of the business community-led Pro-Business Advisory Committee. I am hopeful that by this

Something that is also clear is that while we face

time next year we will have made serious strides

many of the same issues as in other parts of

in this area, while continuing to reduce red tape

Alberta and in communities across Canada, we

and enable the municipality to be a better place

are blessed to have significant advantages as a

to do business.

region. We are fortunate to remain at the centre of one of Canada’s key economic drivers – the oil sands and the energy sector – supported by a talented and diverse construction, development, and local business community.

As we continue to collaborate, I would also like to congratulate the FMCA on another edition of Building Fort McMurray magazine. On behalf of council and the entire municipality, we thank FMCA leadership members and staff for your

The approved 2024 budget saw council make

dedication, commitment, and can-do attitude.

a strong investment leading to a significant

Here’s to a safe, productive, and prospective

increase to the capital budget over recent years.

construction season in the days, weeks, and

There are a number of projects, initiatives, and

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programs underway, or getting started, that will

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Building on our collective advocacy: The CCA advancing need for foundational infrastructure and workforce capacity

By Mary Van Buren, president, Canadian Construction Association Representing 18,000+ member

industry on building a strong

to ensure that infrastructure is

firms, the Canadian Construction

foundation for a stronger Canada.

not an afterthought, rather the

Association (CCA) is proud of our

Hundreds of letters were sent

foundation of a stronger Canada.

mission to inspire a progressive,

to local MPs reminding them of

Collaborating with our partner

innovative, and sustainable

the urgency to partner with the

associations from across Canada

construction industry.

Canadian construction industry on

will continue to be a cornerstone

a comprehensive infrastructure

of how we operate, maximizing

plan, workforce development and

our collective expertise, reach,

procurement modernization.

and connections to benefit the

The key to our collective success is working with valued partner associations like the Fort McMurray Construction

This campaign was bolstered

Association. Together, we are

by our annual Hill Day event on

driving impactful change on key

November 7, where close to

issues, benefitting not just our

100 industry experts met with

industry, but Albertans and all

parliamentarians to discuss the

Canadians.

construction sector’s essential role

2023 marked a pivotal moment for CCA and the Canadian construction industry – a year where we demonstrated our unwavering commitment to building a stronger Canada though partnership, planning, and consultation.

A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A STRONGER CANADA With many Canadians distressed about the housing crisis, high cost of living, and economic uncertainty impacting their daily lives, the CCA launched an industry call to action

in creating and maintaining the infrastructure Canadians use daily.

This includes the foundational infrastructure at the heart of new homes and communities. Over 70 meetings were held throughout the day, followed by a reception that evening where the CCA, our members, and partner association leaders were joined by several parliamentarians, including the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, to discuss the industry’s critical needs.

industry.

ADVANCING A CANADIAN TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN A core focus of our 2023 advocacy efforts involved the launch of the Canada Trade Infrastructure Plan (CTIP). Working with several industry partners, we are gaining traction in our pursuit of more investment in trade-enabling infrastructure across the country.

Canada’s declining reputation as a global trade partner was a top concern at a meeting of premiers and territorial leaders last July, where the Council of the Federation unanimously endorsed CTIP’s proposals and requested a First Minister’s meeting with the federal government to discuss the need for a strategic trade corridor

urging the federal government

Looking to 2024, the CCA will be

infrastructure program. Alberta is

to partner with the construction

increasing our advocacy efforts

a leading exporter and essential

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trade gateway and stands to

millions in funds have been

of our past Read Your Construction

benefit from this strategy.

dispersed to eligible employers

Contract webinars or enroll in an

and 47 per cent of the apprentices

upcoming CCDC Seminar in April

self-identified as being from an

or May to help guide you on the

equity-deserving group.

use and application of some of

with the federal government to

FAIR PROCUREMENT

the new or soon-to-be released

rebuild Canada’s construction

We’ve moved the needle on

workforce through immigration

improvements to procurement

programs and investing in the

and project delivery by expanding

promotion of skilled trades. The

our outreach to public owners

Department of Immigration,

and promoting the use of CCDC

Refugees and Citizenship initiated

documents. The CCA obtained a

a new process under the Express

commitment from government

Entry program to welcome skilled

leaders at its semi-annual Meech

newcomers with work experience

Lake meeting to establish a

in occupations considered a

working group on procurement

priority in Canada. Ten occupations

and project delivery methods.

WORKFORCE REMAINS AN URGENT PRIORITY We have laid a strong foundation

in construction, including carpenters, plumbers, welders and electricians, are now included in the list of nearly 83 jobs.

CCDC documents. We are also making contract management simpler and more transparent with our soon-to-be-launched contract management platform, SignaSur.

STAY IN TOUCH! You can count on the CCA to be a collaborative partner to the Fort McMurray Construction Association, providing helpful tools, sharing best practices

CCA’s Best Practices Services is

across the country, and being your

delivering new resources – some

voice with the federal government.

of which are being developed through the work of our National

Stay in the loop by subscribing

The urgent need for skilled trade

Advisory Councils. We recently

to the CCA’s newsletter at bit.

workers received nationwide

produced a two-part webinar

ly/ccasubscribe, by following

attention through our partnership

series to guide our members on

@ConstructionCAN on Twitter,

on the Canadian Apprenticeship

the implementation of the Federal

or by looking up the Canadian

Service (CAS). Within the first

Prompt Payment for Construction

Construction Association on

six months of the CAS program,

Work Act. You can also watch one

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An update from the

ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

By Warren Singh, executive director of the ACA I am pleased to be writing you as

to have their voices heard by

In each of my roles, I have been

the new executive director of the

decisionmakers. My work at NAIT

fortunate to work on a number

Alberta Construction Association

supported its priorities to grow and

of interesting initiatives that I am

(ACA). The association has over 60

develop as a premier polytechnic

very proud of. Some have come

years as a collective voice for the

institution.

with challenges and obstacles to

industry in the province, and I am honoured to have the opportunity to support its legacy and the industry’s continued growth.

For over 15 years, I have worked within public policy development and advocacy for organizations

My career path has also included experiences within the Alberta government both at the political and bureaucratic levels – serving as chief of staff to ministers and managerial roles in the

across all levels of government.

department. Most recently, I have

At the Edmonton Chamber of

worked as an executive director

Commerce, I led the advocacy

in advanced education, and

and outreach team that brought

energy and minerals in operations,

forward opportunities for the

strategic, and policy development

Edmonton business community

roles.

overcome, and others have been tremendous opportunities for the organizations. Whether they were legislative amendments or funding, and regardless of the result, they have allowed for continual learning.

I intend to use this experience to support the ACA and its members in achieving your key goals. It means serving the board to achieve its vision, providing quality programs, and developing effective advocacy positions.

This also means working with the local associations to present a strong, united voice that promotes positive change and also continuing the legacy that has been built for decades, while furthering the industry for years to come.

As I transition into the role, I hope to hear from you on where you see the construction industry heading and support you in finding ways to expand our collective reach. I look forward to working with you in serving both the industry and the province. n

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RMWB goes back

to the future

Covering a geographical area of more than 60,000 square kilometres, the RMWB is one of the largest municipalities in North America. All photos courtesy of the RMWB.

Planning for the district’s future meant dodging fires, floods, and feds

By Ernest Granson In 1785, the famous Scottish poet,

schemes of mice and men gang aft

respectively. Those plans went

Robert Burns destroyed a mouse’s

agley, go oft awry.”

“awry” following unexpected

nest while ploughing his field sending him off into a fit of navel

You could, perhaps, say that about the Regional Municipality of Wood

calamities like the 2014 economic downturn, the 2016 wildfire, the 2020 pandemic, the 2013 and 2020

gazing. On the upside, he did wind

Buffalo’s (RMWB) first versions

up composing his well- known

floods, not to mention federal

of its Municipal Development

government obstacles. What

poem “To A Mouse” in which he

Plan (MDP) and the Downtown

seemed like an accelerated path to

wrote one of the most famous

Area Redevelopment Plan

economic expansion in 2011/2012,

lines in literature: “The best-laid

(ARP), released in 2011 and 2012

became an uphill slog.

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The RMWB has the highest average household income in Canada – $220,000 – coupled with an average household age of 35 years.

But those hurdles are now past,

America. Its jurisdiction includes

30,504, a decrease of 17 per cent

and so the RMWB has released a

nine rural hamlets, numerous

from the 2018 census.

new version of each of those two

Indigenous reserves, as well as

plans; revised plans that take into

the City of Fort McMurray, which

account setbacks but still envision

is technically speaking, an urban

future growth and development of

service area. With a timeframe

the municipality over the next 20

spanning 20 years, the original MDP

years.

forecasted a doubling of the area’s

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – A DECADE OF UNFORESEEN SNAGS

population, which at that time, according to Alberta Municipal Affairs, sat at 64,773 with a shadow

For Keith Plowman, president of the Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA), those population numbers are critical, especially the percentage of permanent population, when it comes to construction activity because it’s population growth that

or temporary population of 34,490.

drives construction demand.

Covering a geographical area

Following the most recent census

“There were projections that the

of more than 60,000 square

reported by the RMWB in 2021,

population of Fort McMurray

kilometres, the RMWB is one of

the population had increased to

would reach 250,000 during the

the largest municipalities in North

75,555 with a shadow population of

timeframe of that MDP,” Plowman says. “I suppose, in hindsight that seems an extreme overestimation, but it didn’t at the time, based on how the economy was performing.

With the infrastructure that now exists, we could probably make it to a population of 80,000, 90,000, or 100,000. So, we’re not going to be building entire new subdivisions for the foreseeable future like Edmonton or Calgary.”

What is important to note about the MDP is that it is a high-level policy document under Section 632 of the province’s Municipal Government Act and acts as a general

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guideline. Other lower-level plans,

if they’re going to be able to sell

circumstances befalling Fort

such as area structure and area

those lots.”

McMurray’s downtown area this

redevelopment plans, provide more specific planning steps. As Amanda Haitas, acting director of the planning and development division for the RMWB, points out, an MDP presents the vision upon which further policies are formed.

Those policies eventually lead to concrete action.

“For instance, a recent retail analysis was conducted which determined there are significant retail opportunities in the region resulting in retail and commercial leakage to other regions,” says Haitas. “This demand is driven largely because we have the

past decade.

THE FORT MCMURRAY DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN – BACK ON TRACK

“The downtown has mainly recovered from the wildfire and the floods in terms of rebuild,”

Like the original municipal

says Haitas. “And the population

development plan, the 2012

has since come back to pre-fire

ARP has also undergone

numbers. With the community

revision to adjust for the adverse

now stabilized, the 2023 ARP

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Like the original municipal development plan, the 2012 ARP has also undergone revision to adjust for the adverse circumstances befalling Fort McMurray’s downtown area this past decade.

is encouraging growth and

according to Plowman. He points

involved, has been very successful

development where it makes

out one specific action point in the

in persuading business owners

sense. But the plan and its policies

2023 ARP (2.1) which recommends

to retrofit or upgrade buildings

cannot be a barrier to private sector

expedited development approvals

downtown, helping with the

interest and investment. It has to be

for downtown, reduction of

permits and kicking in with some

flexible to allow future growth and

municipal fees, or fast-tracking

grants,” says Plowman. “The owners

capacity, and to promote overall

priority applications.

have taken advantage of that and

improvement downtown.”

“I know that the downtown

To some extent, that flexibility

revitalization incentive program,

has already been experienced,

with which Amanda has been

it has helped the construction industry.”

Those steps are in parallel with many of the recommendations

“ I know that the downtown revitalization incentive

within the ARP. For example, a questionnaire carried out in 2019

program, with which Amanda has been involved, has

has led the ARP to recommend

been very successful in persuading business owners to

of downtown buildings on

retrofit or upgrade buildings downtown, helping with the permits and kicking in with some grants.”

that the look, feel, and character main streets be updated, as well as to identify strategies to address vacant buildings and storefronts. Plowman says that

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type of recommendation is very

“We are balanced in terms of

We now have families who are

useful because some retailers and

population growth and age

raising kids that are working in the

developers are reluctant to commit

cohorts,” she says. “For example,

community. That perception of

we did not see high school kids

RMWB being a community of work

“If the municipality is trying to attract

working in the retail or fast-

camps is no longer valid. Just as

construction in the downtown

food environment because the

importantly, the community has

core, it’s most likely going to be

population was tilted towards

proven its resiliency by persevering

retrofitting, constructing infills, or

working adults. That has changed.

through the last difficult decade.” n

to commercial spaces that are old.

knocking down old buildings and rebuilding in those same areas,” he says. “There’s a lot of potential for that because so much of the infrastructure has aged.”

It should be noted that while that decade between the release of the first ARP saw a slowdown of virtually everything in Fort McMurray, there were several significant infrastructure projects that were built, as Haitas points out. For example, the Parsons Creek – Highway 63 interchange was completed in 2016, resolving a major transportation bottleneck;

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For Haitas, both the revised MDP and ARP have been fine-tuned to adapt to a more normalized region.

They also reflect how substantially the narrative has changed for the RMWB.

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According to the PPCLA, the mandated timelines for payment are 28 days from the provision of the proper invoice, as defined in the legislation.

PROVINCIAL PROMPT PAYMENT LEGISLATION:

A year in review

By Lisa Kopochinski Since its implementation in

Prior to this Act, there have been

decrease in the average number

2022, the Prompt Payment and

on-going problems within the

of liens filed at Land Titles. Prior

Construction Lien Act (PPCLA)

construction industry with some

to implementation, more than

has been a great help in ensuring

general contractors, trades, and

5,000 liens were filed annually on

contractors get paid on time.

suppliers often having to wait two

average. Today, that number is

or three months to get paid—well

approximately 2,000 per year.”

Developed within the construction industry in response to chronic

past expiry current lien rights.

Gocuan says the Government of

problems—due to increasing

“The PPCLA has been doing what

Alberta appointed a nominating

delays in payment for work

it was created to do – ensuring

authority to assign adjudicators

properly performed and invoiced—

contractors get paid on time,” says

for construction disputes in

the Act has substantially helped

Nicky Gocuan, press secretary

spring 2023, and this authority

contractors get paid on time. That

for the Minister of Service

has continued to follow through

is, within 28 days from the provision

Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

on government’s commitment to

of a proper invoice.

“We have seen a substantial

review and make adjustments.

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“We consulted with industry to create an exemption for megaprojects where appropriate,

“ The PPCLA has been doing what it was created to do – ensuring contractors get paid on time.”

—Nicky Gocuan

and consulted with industry to assess how implementation is proceeding.”

Alberta Construction Association (ACA) Chair Jason Portas says the statutory payment timelines with a statutory adjudication process along the entire supply chain are strong features of the legislation.

provides an adjudication process to

implementation of the legislation

settle payment disputes quickly.”

in 2022 have not yet had to comply

Tom Brookes is a partner at the

with the legislation.

Calgary office of Gowling WLG, a

“On new projects, we have seen

global, sector-focused law firm with

contracts that do not comply with

offices across Canada, and 20 cities

the new legislation, or sometimes,

across nine countries and three

explicitly attempt to ‘wind the

“The training and information

continents. He says the benefits of

clock back’ on the legislation,” says

provided by construction

this legislation have accrued slowly

Brookes. “The culture shift will take

throughout 2023.

more time.”

Portas. “Alberta contractors and

“The legislation is not yet employed

To date, Brookes’ team has assisted

suppliers have a much greater

uniformly. Not all parties are aware

with several adjudications that

awareness of the legislative regime

of—or comply with—their rights

have helped contractors and

which can only help improve

and their obligations, leading to

subcontractors obtain payment

compliance.”

unreliable payment timeframes

quickly and cost-effectively

and inconsistent use of the

compared to using a court process.

associations helped the industry understand the new features,” says

MANDATED TIMELINES According to the PPCLA, the mandated timelines for payment

legislation,” says Brookes.

He adds that projects predating the

“Since liens must be proven and enforced through the court alone,

are 28 days from the provision of the proper invoice, as defined in the legislation.

“Prior to the PPCLA, the industry average to receive payment was more than 75 days,” says Gocuan.

“While industry compliance with the new timelines is not universal, it continues to grow. We are hearing anecdotally that the average payment delay has come down in some sectors—especially residential—but we don’t have hard data yet. To date, the PPCLA has helped to keep the money flowing

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“The legislation is not yet employed uniformly.”

—Tom Brookes

adjudication presents a very

“For example, it assumes the

the payer refuses to follow

attractive alternative. As the use of

proper invoice must be issued

the legislation, which puts the

adjudication increases, we expect

by the contractor to the owner

contractor or subcontractor in

that it will continue to increase the

every 31 days, without saying what

a challenging position as they

speed and cost-effectiveness of

happens on projects with seasonal

may wish to preserve business

dispute resolution.”

breaks or projects that do not

relationships rather than initiating

When it comes to areas of the

follow the usual owner-contractor-

a notice to begin the adjudication

legislation that could be improved,

subcontractor model.”

process. He says that the ACA is

Portas says the statutory payment

Another example, Brookes notes,

timelines with a statutory

is that the legislation now applies

adjudication process along the

to consultants such as architects

entire supply chain are strong

asking the government to create a working group to explore how this might be improved.

or engineers but does not clarify if

Gocuan says his office has heard

it applies to pre-construction work

from the industry that the adoption

that is not the subject of a builders’

of Prompt Payment is not universal,

lien. Additionally, it also does not

and that more attention is required

remains unpaid for months may

clarify if it applies to other types

on educating industry members

believe that the legislation ought to

of consultants like geoscientists,

on legislative and regulatory

have more teeth.

ecologists, quantity surveyors, or

requirements.

features of the legislation.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT Brookes says parties whose work

“While awards of costs and

financial consultants.

“We are consulting with industry

interest remain as low as they

“Lastly, the legislation is unclear

on potentially extending

presently are, some parties may

about whether a party can still

prompt payment legislation to

still unnecessarily hold off on their

enforce an adjudication award if

payment obligations for the sake

the other party appeals for judicial

of their own cash flow,” he says.

review of the adjudication,” Brookes

“Sharper legislative teeth may

adds. “These examples—among

make such nonpayment strategies

others—ought to be clarified by the

less viable.”

legislation, not left to the courts to

He adds that from a drafting

decide.”

government projects, as well as minor amendments to enhance implementation and mitigate unintended consequences,” says Gocuan. “We are committed to maintaining an open dialogue with industry representatives and are

viewpoint, the legislation needs

Portas says there are insufficient

keeping them informed on our

more clarity.

remedies in situations where

progress.” n

“ Alberta contractors and suppliers have a much greater awareness of the legislative regime which can only help improve compliance.”

—Jason Portas

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Guardians of safety The Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee is fostering a culture of safety through community initiatives and advocacy

Left: The Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee (WBRSC) is a dedicated group of individuals who have made it their mission to promote safety awareness and prevent incidents through community initiatives and advocacy. Right: The WBRSC is an extension of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA).

By Shayna Wiwierski In the heart of Wood Buffalo, where the rugged landscape meets the bustling industry of mining, oil, and gas, there exists a force working tirelessly to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of every endeavour.

The Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee (WBRSC) is a dedicated group of individuals who have made it their mission to promote safety awareness and prevent incidents through community initiatives and advocacy. The committee consists of safety-focused members that work hard to make a difference in the community through work and volunteerism, while raising awareness and respecting workplace health and safety.

The committee is an extension of the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA), who also has eight of these regional committees throughout the province.

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“We are a volunteer committee for them,” says Tracy Mullaly, chair of the WBRSC, as well as the health and safety manager for AirCon Technologies of Fort McMurray Ltd. “We create community initiatives that bring awareness to safety overall and that brings awareness to the ACSA and what they do.”

Mullaly has been chair of the committee for five years and she says they have around 25 regular attendees who meet every other month, as well as over 100 people on their mailing list. Attendees are made up of people in the trades, typically in a safety, operation, or manager-type role.

The committee puts on events that bring awareness through certain safety initiatives. One of their flagship events is the Day of Mourning, an internationally recognized day commemorating those who have been lost their lives

or been injured due to workplace injuries or illness.

They also coordinate the local Steps for Life event, which is part of Threads for Life, raising money for families of victims who have been affected by workplace tragedies.

This past year the event raised $28,000 and had over 200 people on the walk.

“The flagship event for our committee would be the Steps for Life and the Day of Mourning. For the various events and initiatives, we partner with other organizations within the community,” says Ben Wilson, communications and events coordinator for the committee.

“We also have Family Safety Day, which is a partnership with Safe Community Wood Buffalo, which is one of our annual events. We participate through Safety and Health Week, which is in the month of May and that is a national week

The WBRSC coordinates the local Steps for Life event, which is part of Threads for Life, raising money for families of victims who have been affected by workplace tragedies.

of events. Basically, any way that we can participate in creating awareness for safety, we will participate in.”

Wilson has been a member of the committee for the past 10 years and has been on the executive board for the last six. He adds that he has seen participation in events increase over the last few years, a large part of which was due to cooperation with other organizations in the community, especially the Fort McMurray Construction Association, Safe Community Wood Buffalo, and Energy Safety Canada.

The WBRSC convenes regular meetings to raise industry awareness and foster proactive dialogue. Mullaly explains that they host guest speakers relevant to the industry and facilitates discussions on critical incidents. Through these exchanges, they extract lessons to prevent reoccurrence of similar issues with their respective organizations.

Membership in the committee offers more than just access to events. With a diverse membership comprised of professionals from related industries, there are lots

The WBRSC convenes regular meetings to raise industry awareness and foster proactive dialogue.

of networking opportunities available. Furthermore, the committee collaborates with similar organizations, such as the Fort McMurray Construction Association, Energy Safety Canada, WCB Alberta, and Safe Communities Wood Buffalo, providing members with opportunities to engage, inquire, and exchange knowledge, enriching their professional networks even further.

“If you are working with heavy equipment, you might not know about the hazards that a pipe fitter or welder are a part of, so hearing those other companies talk about what they do paints a bigger picture of what transpires and what goes on in the community in terms of going to work,” says Tonicha Verge, vice-chair of the WBRSC and a health and safety advisor for Suncor Energy.

Verge also highlights the committee’s philanthropic endeavours, emphasizing their contributions to various organizations, including food banks and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Additionally, she mentions their thoughtful gesture of distributing Halloween

goodie bags for children with Safe Communities Wood Buffalo, complete with glow sticks for enhanced visibility during trickor-treating. Their commitment to community welfare is evident in these initiatives, reflecting their dedication to making a positive impact.

The WBRSC is a huge advocate for safety in the community and in the trades, and the importance of the committee cannot be overstated.

Beyond their role as advocates for safety, they serve as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives and the enduring spirit of those who strive to make the world a safer place, one step at a time.

“How can we prevent another person from being on one of the posters [of those killed during a workplace injury]? It reminds us that we are all here for a reason and safety is vital to what we do day to day,” says Verge. “This is a working community. The oil and gas sector is major here and a lot of people work in the oil sands. One of the things we can do to help people recognize how dangerous these jobs can be. We want people to go home safe every day.” n Building Fort McMurray 2024

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Incomplete plans and specifications Whose problem are they really?

By Katrina Patterson, P.Eng., M.Eng., MBA, Senior Consultant at Revay and Associates Limited Incomplete plans and specifications, which in this article, include errors and omissions, as well as ambiguous plans and specifications, place a huge burden on construction projects. They are a major–if not the major–cause of disputes as they may result in changes, delays and disruption, lost productivity, increased costs, as well as animosity between the parties.

This is not a new problem. One can argue that incomplete plans and specifications are now even more disruptive given the current market conditions.

Supply chain disruptions and availability of workers are major issues that contractors are already dealing with. The late discovery of errors and omissions, and their late resolution, therefore place additional pressures on construction projects.

Wouldn’t now be the time for the different parties within the construction industry to reflect on the role that they play in contributing, either directly or inadvertently, to this problem, and on what opportunities they each have to help alleviate the situation?

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of plans and specifications; and (2) find more collaborative ways of dealing with incomplete plans and specifications.

While not novel nor earth shattering, these solutions reflect best practices in the industry. For these solutions to be effective, they need to be embraced by all parties, parties who recognize that there is a problem in the first place and who have the desire to make a change.

design as of capital importance, and not simply as an expense.

This would mean hiring design professionals not on a lowest fee basis, as is often the case on public projects, but rather based on their competence and on the quality of their proposed design. This would also mean remunerating design professionals with a fair fee for their design services, including design coordination and changes.

By ‘nickel-and-diming’ the upfront design work, are owners not merely

1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

encouraging design professionals

Improving the quality of plans and specifications is not a burden that should be borne solely by the design professionals. In fact, the problem seldom stems from design professionals alone; it may in part result from the underinvestment of funds, both in terms of cost and time, at the early stages of the project.

professionals refuse to take on

First, regarding the cost component, certain owners may invest less in the design effort to maximize investment in the construction. Diverting more funds to the design can go a long way in ensuring less changes and cost overruns during construction.

Owners may need to adopt a longer-term perspective, to view

at times, force decision makers to

to do the strict minimum? And, for their part, couldn’t design unrealistic, low-fee mandates?

Second, regarding the time component, owners may squeeze the timing of both the design and the construction phases, thereby fast-tracking projects, but often, this ends up being detrimental to the project schedule. Indeed, political or economic factors can, break ground before the design is completed without necessarily recognizing the full impact of doing so. However, it is important to allocate sufficient time in the beginning of the project to allow for the design to be completed, or at least as advanced as possible, before the start of construction.

For example, as best practice, the owner should: • Include and monitor a detailed design schedule in its contract with the design professionals; • Ensure that the design professionals have sufficient time to develop and perform design coordination with the different design disciplines; • Take the time to have the design reviewed by key members of the owner’s team, including their operation and maintenance personnel; • Be mindful of the impact of changes requested during the design phase and give design professionals the tools (time and money) to deal with these changes; • Ensure that a constructability review is performed before the design is completed.

Design professionals are members of professional orders which require them to act with competence, integrity, and diligence. Design professionals are governed by a standard of care, albeit not a standard of perfection. They should also be mindful of the consequences, that is the delays, disruptions, and cost overruns that their incomplete plans and specifications may have on construction.

2) F IND MORE COLLABORATIVE WAYS OF DEALING WITH INCOMPLETE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Beyond addressing incomplete plans and specifications at

the source, there is also an

of the impact that incomplete

opportunity to better deal with

plans and specifications may have

this problem during the tender

on the project so that they can

phase or during construction.

make informed decisions and take

It involves communication -

timely action. The contractor’s

honest, professional, reasonable

assessment should include

communication from all parties

the impact of the incomplete

involved. Could the parties work

plans and specifications in the

together to quickly find solutions

contemporaneous schedule

through early notification of

revision (e.g., time impact

problems, fair assessment of impact, and cooperation?

analysis), accompanied by a schedule narrative explaining the

During the bidding phase, if

impact. Estimating the impact

the contractor discovers errors,

prospectively is often difficult and

omissions, or inconsistencies in the

the actual impact may be different,

plans or specifications, it should

particularly in the case of multiple

inform the owner through requests

changes where there may be an

for clarification. This permits the

unforeseeable cumulative impact.

design professionals to remedy

Nonetheless, the contractor should

the error early on and allows the

provide the owner with its best

contractor to bid the job more

contemporaneous assessment of

accurately and fairly.

the impact.

During the construction phase,

The contractor’s assessment must

best practices suggest that the

be fair and reasonable, and for

contractor should:

their part, the design professionals

• Prepare early coordination

must take accountability for design

drawings to identify potential

issues when due.

issues as soon as possible;

CONCLUSION

• Inform the owner and/or design

Successful projects require the

professionals of errors, omissions,

collaboration of all parties, working

or inconsistencies in the plans and

towards a common goal. In an ideal

specifications as soon as they are

world, the parties should be able

discovered, typically through the

to rely on each other and have

RFI process;

reasonable expectations of one

• Inform the owner of the impact

another. An owner should be able

of such errors, omissions, or

to count on the fact that the design

inconsistencies on the project

meets a certain standard of care.

budget and schedule, as soon as

A contractor bidding on a project

possible;

should be able to count on the fact

• Properly track the additional costs incurred due to incomplete plans and specifications.

that the design it receives is indeed constructible. Above all, the parties owe one another a duty of good faith and the duty to communicate

It is important that the owner and

and collaborate for the good of the

design professionals be notified

project. n Building Fort McMurray 2024

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Municipal framework to build equity and inclusion into municipality daily operations

By Lisa Kopochinski

Left: The framework goal is to improve fairness for residents’ social and economic participation, tackle systemic barriers, and promote human rights. Photo courtesy of the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Right: People experience the world around them differently based on who they are. Photo courtesy of the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

In 2006, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo was one of the first municipalities in Alberta to show commitment to inclusion by becoming a signatory of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM).

program manager for the Regional

To advance the UNESCO commitments for Inclusive Municipalities, the 2017-2022 Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Community Plan was developed as a guide for equity and inclusion work for the municipality and the community.

experience different degrees and

“People experience the world around them differently based on who they are,” explains Krystell O’Hara, Equity and Inclusion (E&I)

such as lack of accessibility and

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Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). “Indigenous people, racialized people, women, seniors, youth, people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, religious and language minorities types of barriers to achieve equal participation in the social and economic fabric of the region.”

The Diversity and Inclusion Community Plan identified systemic barriers experienced by the different demographics, experiences of discrimination, to establish solutions for the municipality to work in

collaboration with the social profit sector, other levels of government, and business to address the findings.

O’Hara says the first diversity plan was created in 2012 and when it culminated in 2015, “the Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality (RACIDE) worked with municipal staff, social profit agencies, businesses, and residents to conduct research and analysis, public engagement, and consultation to develop its successor.”

After joining the CIM, the municipality established the Regional Advisory Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality (RACIDE) and, in 2021,

the Equity and Inclusion Office and interdepartmental committee to advise and support the municipality’s work on equity and inclusion.

“ Fostering a community with an increased sense of safety and belonging can help employers across the region attract new talent to address labour shortages and to retain employees, which turns into financial and social benefits.”

“The framework will also allow the

systemic inequities within the

municipality to tell a story of what

community that lead to poverty, a

is working well and what has been

lack of sense of belonging, safety

achieved in equity and inclusion,

issues, and other social issues

CURRENT UPDATE

where we still need to go, identify

that negatively impact various

With the current update, O’Hara says it not only builds on its predecessor, but also on the municipality’s 2021 Equity and Inclusion organizational commitments and other community efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

current assets, and ultimately how

demographics in our community.

we will get there,” says O’Hara. “It

Fostering a community with an

will also help steer the municipality

increased sense of safety and

through this journey and create

belonging can help employers

shared goals, strategies, and

across the region attract new talent

accountability.”

to address labour shortages and to

One of the new elements of the

retain employees, which turns into

updated E&I framework is that

financial and social benefits.”

“The plans need to be updated to ensure we are reflecting evolving best practices on the identified strategies.”

it will include a detailed plan to

Additionally, one of the outcomes

The update will provide an opportunity to evaluate the progress made and use more recently collected information by the municipality through conversations, public and employee surveys, and the findings of reports provided by partner organizations such as Rehoboth Alliance on Addressing Anti-Black Racism, and the Multicultural Association report on Discriminatory Barriers to ensure emergent inequalities are being addressed.

value of the municipality’s daily

LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

includes increased innovation,

The Equity and Inclusion (E&I) framework will be a guiding document for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s approach to equity and inclusion to provide a collective vision for the municipality to work at aiming to continue removing systemic barriers for both RMWB employees and residents.

When asked how this new plan

reputation, improve customer

will help the local construction

services, decrease absences, and

industry, O’Hara says the updated

increase retention. There is still

E&I framework will provide an

time to join this program that will

actionable and doable plan that will

benefit all types of employers.”

When last updated in 2017, the plan set out the next set of priorities and possible ways to achieve them.

embed equity and inclusion work throughout the organization, ensuring that E&I becomes a core operations.

from the D&I plan was the Workplace Inclusion Charter, a program developed and implemented in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce,

The framework will also inform

Economic Development and

existing municipal policies and

Tourism, and the Local Immigration

processes, as well as provide

Partnership.

recommendations on how processes and the way we do things may be able to shift to adopt more inclusive and equitable ways of operating, including a change management plan for adequate implementation of feasible actions.

reflect a vision for the municipality to create a more inclusive workplace.

“It will also continue to address

“This program is designed to help employers across the region to create more equitable and inclusive workplaces in their organization, practices that bring a great number of competitive advantages,” she explains. “This profitability, enhance organizational

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