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Join JAplan as an Executive Director: Lead with Your Expertise in Leadership and Dispute Resolution!
The Jurisdictional Assignment Plan (JAplan) of the BC Construction Industry is looking for a part-time, primarily remote Executive Director (ED) to lead its operations. Applications must be received by email at japlan@telus.net by February 2, 2024. Click here to read the full job posting.
New 2024 BC Regulations: Certification for Concrete Pump Operators, Asbestos Workers, and Enhanced Return-to-Work Duties
As of January 1, 2024, British Columbia introduced new regulations in three key areas: concrete pump operators, return-to-work policies, and asbestos certification and licensing. Learn more by clicking on the links.
Consultation on Washroom Facilities
A draft regulatory change relating to plumbed washrooms on construction sites is now out for public consultation. WorkSafeBC will be holding a virtual public hearing about the proposed amendments on January 10. Public consultation closes on January 12. Learn more about how you can…
British Columbia Government Consultation on Prompt Payment Legislation
Representatives of the construction industry embark on a vital consultation journey to develop prompt payment legislation in British Columbia. Provide input to the Civil & Criminal Policy and Legislation Division of the Ministry of Attorney General in British Columbia. To participate in the process,…
Announcement from Premier David Eby: Construction Sites with 25 or More People Must Have Flushable Toilets
Premier David Eby, along with the BC NDP government, has unveiled plans to establish a legal mandate for flush toilets on construction sites employing 25 workers or more. At CLR, we support improvements to worksite facilities, and we support the BCBT advocacy efforts in…
CLR Welcomes Lyle Norman
We are pleased to announce that CLR has hired a new Director, Labour Relations to fill our existing vacancy. Lyle Norman will be joining the CLR team starting October 23rd.
Lyle brings significant experience working with the building trades in both BC and Alberta. Specifically,…
CLR’s 54th AGM and Conference ***REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***
Registration is for CLR’s 54th Annual General Meeting and Conference taking place September 14th to 16th, 2023, at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort is now closed.
Please direct any inquiries to Joleen Kaminski at the CLR office, 604-524-4911.
Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament 2023
On June 19th, CLR held its Annual Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament at the prestigious Vancouver Golf Club.
We want to thank all of the sponsors and guests for coming out and supporting this great event, benefiting the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. Thanks…
DAY OF MOURNING 2023
April 28 is recognized as the National Day of Mourning in Canada, a day to remember workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of their work. This day is observed in many countries around the world and serves as…