Riley Aiello is the Human Resources Advisor at the Construction Association of PEI (CAPEI). At a time when construction is booming, he reaches out to local construction companies to help them post job advertisements and manage the job applications that come through the CAPEI website www.IslandBuilder.ca. He talks to 20 to 30 employers a week to discuss their hiring needs ... [Read More...]
Newcomers introduced to the many opportunities in construction
A program delivered by the Construction Association of PEI to introduce newcomers to the trades has helped nine men and one woman consider a career in the trades. The participants range in age from 24 to 53. Their home countries include Albania, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Syria, and Colombia. They have a wide range of experience in such diverse careers as Architect, ... [Read More...]
Recruiting challenges and recruiting campaign
“We have great opportunities and partnerships within the community to make the trades a great career path and build the Island’s economy,”says Sam Sanderson of the Construction Association of PEI (CAPEI). “Our members are looking to hire up to 500 additional workers to keep up with the extraordinary demand. “Multiple companies are looking for estimators and they can’t find ... [Read More...]
Job titles and jobs in demand
Carpenters, Project Managers, Estimators, Site Supervisors, Electricians, and Floor Installers are in demand. “One electrical contractor said this was the first time in 16 years they had a crew of 16 working through the month of January,” says Sam Sanderson of the Construction Association of PEI (CAPEI). “Now they have 18 on staff and are looking for two more. They said it ... [Read More...]
Plumbing apprentice loves her new career path
When Tiana Vandenberghe signed up for the plumbing program at Holland College, she did not have a lot of background in the trades. “I went into the program blind, but I was open to everything, and I was ready to dive in and make it work. “The summer before I decided to go back to school, my husband, his father, and I installed a wood boiler in our basement. I enjoyed the ... [Read More...]