Pathways to ICI

The New Entrants Bridging Program helps prepare individuals interested in working in construction; looking to gain access to and be successful in entry-level positions such as Project Coordinator, Field Engineer, Estimator, or similar in ICI Construction. It provides online, self-paced training to bridge the knowledge and competency gaps.

The Program provides practical training – construction, position and real-work scenarios that have been developed by people currently working in the industry to help ease the transition for people wanting to build successful careers in the industry.

The online, self-paced training is organized into 3 learning sections consisting of 12 lessons total.
 
Section 1: What is the Job

• Introduction to Construction
• Project Lifecycle – part 1 (pre-construction & procurement)
• Project Lifecycle – part 2 (construction)
• Project Lifecycle – part 3 (post-construction)

Section 2: Getting the Job

• Resume
• Job Interview

Section 3: Keeping the Job

• Milestones on the Job
• Details Matter
• Clarifying Questions
• Mistakes Happen
• Conversations and Feedback
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)

The Program provides practical training – construction, position and real-work scenarios that have been developed by people currently working in the industry to help ease the transition for people wanting to build successful careers in the industry.

Upon successful completion of this Program (which includes 4 Stages – see ‘What are the 4 Stages for the New Entrants Bridging Program’ section below) :

1. A Certificate of Completion will be provided, which participants can include when applying for jobs.
   NOTE: Work placement is NOT part of this Program. Upon successful completion, participants will be provided access to OGCA Member companies for employment opportunities and requirements.
2. The participant will gain access to construction management software training to increase awareness, exposure, confidence and employability to further ease the transition into employment.
3. The participant will earn 4 Gold Seal Credits. To learn more about Gold Seal Certification, visit Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
   https://www.cca-acc.com/gold-seal/

STAGE 1: Registration

What You Need to Register:

• Program Registration Administration Fee: $50 + HST (click here to visit the online store to complete registration fee*).
  *Note: The Administration Fee is effective for all registrants starting February 17, 2025
• Resume
• A maximum 2-minute video to introduce yourself and share why you want to work in construction. Note: We do not require an edited or formatted video; just a simple video recorded on your phone or other device.

How to Register:
Please use WeTransfer (www.wetransfer.com) to upload your resume and video. Send the email link to Pathways@ogca.ca. This is a free platform and is accessible to everyone. DO NOT email your documents directly as the video will be too big and we will not receive it.

NOTE: Please save documents in the following format:

• Resume_FirstNameLastName
• Video_FirstNameLastName

STAGE 2: Complete Training Courses

After submitting your documents, you will receive an email to set up and access your online learning account. The training includes 12 courses. You must complete your training within 30 calendar days. After 30 days, you will not have access, and your training and Program Status will be considered incomplete.

STAGE 3: Revise Resume and Create New Video

NOTE: You have 14 calendar days from the date you completed the Training Courses to do the following:

1. Update your resume to reflect what you learned in the training courses.
2. Create a maximum 5-minute video highlighting what you learned from the training. Note: We do not require an edited or formatted video; just a simple video recorded on your phone or other device.

Resubmit

Again, please use WeTransfer (www.wetransfer.com) to upload your resume and video. Send the email link to Pathways@ogca.ca.

NOTE: Please save documents in the following format:

• ResumeResubmission_FirstNameLastName
• VideoResubmission_FirstNameLastName

STAGE 4: Evaluation to Determine Successful Completion

Once you have resubmitted your resume and video, a member from the OGCA Pathways Team will contact you to set up a meeting to review your submissions and discuss your candidacy for successful Program completion to receive your Certificate of Completion.

Everyone is eligible! The New Entrants Bridging Program is focused on individuals who want to explore construction as a career path; new graduates, newcomers, anyone who is curious about construction and/or hasn’t had access to explore construction.

The Upskilling Toolkit is softs skills training delivered through position specific scenarios that can be applied and practiced on-the-job for immediate and measurable impact.

The Toolkit focuses on 5 core competencies developed for construction professionals; geared towards Project Managers (PM), Site Supervisors (SS), and individuals on the track to becoming PM and SS.

Each core competency module consists of 10 submodules for progressive skills development.

The Upskilling Toolkit is softs skills training delivered through position specific scenarios that can be applied and practiced on-the-job for immediate and measurable impact.

You earn 2 Gold Seal Credits for each Core Competency Module, for a total of 10 Gold Seal Credits when you complete all 5 Modules.
To learn more about Gold Seal Certification, visit Canadian Construction Association (CCA) https://www.cca-acc.com/gold-seal/

Each Core Competency Module includes 10 submodules for progressive skills development. The Upskilling Toolkit can help you practice and advance your career and can help you support, train and mentor your team members in their skills development.

The 5 Core Competency Modules are:

Communication Module: Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits

• Submodule 1 – Listening to Understand and Respond Effectively
• Submodule 2 – Effective Written Communication
• Submodule 3 – Effective Verbal Communication
• Submodule 4 – Communicating Technical Information
• Submodule 5 – Understanding Different Communication Styles
• Submodule 6 – Communicating Effectively Under Pressure
• Submodule 7 – Making Sure Everyone Understands Each Other
• Submodule 8 – Communicating to Solve Problems
• Submodule 9 – Communicating with Diverse Communication Styles
• Submodule 10 – Diplomacy with High-Conflict Behaviour

Planning, Organization & Time Management Module: Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits

• Submodule 1 – Keeping Track of Details
• Submodule 2 – Setting Priorities
• Submodule 3 – Project Schedules & Time Management
• Submodule 4 – Adapting Priorities to Changing Conditions
• Submodule 5 – Communicating Changes with Team Members & Stakeholders
• Submodule 6 – Calculating Schedule Contingencies
• Submodule 7 – Managing the Priorities of the Whole Project
• Submodule 8 – Delegating Tasks
• Submodule 9 – Collaborating to Update Project Changes
• Submodule 10 – Helping Team Members Meet Their Responsibilities

Problem Solving Module: Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits

• Submodule 1 – Understanding Problems
• Submodule 2 – Gathering Information for Solution Development
• Submodule 3 – Collaborating to Find Creative Solutions to Problems
• Submodule 4 – Selecting Optimal Solutions
• Submodule 5 – Getting Buy-In For Your Solution
• Submodule 6 – Executing & Monitoring Conditions
• Submodule 7 – Adapting to Changing Conditions
• Submodule 8 – Rapid Problem Solving
• Submodule 9 – Solving Complex Problems
• Submodule 10 – Adjusting After Challenges

Relationship Building Module: Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits
Note: This module has 9 submodules

• Submodule 1 – Building Quality Relationships
• Submodule 2 – Deepen Trust & Understanding
• Submodule 3 – Sharing Information & Receiving Input
• Submodule 4 – Integrating Stakeholder Interests
• Submodule 5 – Motivating & Holding Stakeholders Accountable
• Submodule 6 – Decision Making
• Submodule 7 – Meeting Facilitation
• Submodule 8 – Relationship Management Through Conflicts
• Submodule 9 – Appreciating Team Members

Conflict Resolution Module: Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits

• Submodule 1 – Understanding Conflicts
• Submodule 2 – Understanding Root Causes
• Submodule 3 – Maintaining Calm & Respectful Behaviour
• Submodule 4 – De-escalation Strategies
• Submodule 5 – Impartiality & Fairness in Conflicts
• Submodule 6 – Determining How to Intervene
• Submodule 7 – Exploring Decisions
• Submodule 8 – Navigating Violence & Harassment
• Submodule 9 – Giving Feedback in Conflictual Situations
• Submodule 10 – Accountability & Conflicts

Option 1

If you are an OGCA Member (you are employed by OGCA member) the training is included in your member benefits. Not sure you are a member – please check here https://ogca.ca/members/member-directory/

Please click here to register: I am an OGCA Member and I want to Register for the Upskilling Toolkit

Option 2

For non-members, please visit the online store (link to online store)
For full benefits of the Upskilling Toolkit and to earn 10 Gold Seal Credits, we recommend you complete all 5 Core Competency Modules. However, to accommodate individual areas for growth and skills development, each Core Competency Module can be purchased separately at $100.00 + HST.

The We CAN Path provides tools and systems for job growth to help companies identify and implement opportunities for advancement and promotion within their teams to help foster recruitment, retention, and succession planning strategies.

The foundational training program for We CAN starts with the 4-Part “Make Space” Reflection Series.

In our regular work lives we have lots of meetings about the work, projects, health and safety; we have meetings to problem solve and share ideas; we have meetings to talk about/evaluate people, provide feedback and conduct performance reviews. Rarely do we have meetings to reflect on, and specifically talk about how and what biases have crept in that influence how we think and talk about people.

We often excuse ourselves from being biased or don’t think we are biased because we associate being biased, thinking biased, or acting biased with extreme and/or obvious situations. We pay less attention to the small, seemingly innocent situations that while aren’t extreme and obvious, have the potential to carry big impacts. It takes active and intentional effort to recognize when our biases are at play, to say them out loud and to consciously adjust.

The We CAN: Make Space Reflection Series provides a self-reflection training experience to create intentional conversations towards opportunities for meaningful change.

The Reflection Series Focuses on 4-Parts:

PART 1: The Introduction “Or Could It Actually Be Me?”
Gets us started in becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable when we practice self-reflection to explore our own biases in the workplace.
 
PART 2: (Sometimes) It’s Not You. (Sometimes) It’s Me.
Explores the workplace circle and who you surround yourself with.
 
PART 3: When Bias Has the Strongest Voice.
Explores why some voices are stronger than others.
 
PART 4: Move Over Bias – It’s Time to “Make Space”.
Explores “who has a seat at the table” and what it means to “Make Space”.

Upon completion of the Reflection Series, you earn 2 Gold Seal Credits.
To learn more about Gold Seal Certification, visit Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
https://www.cca-acc.com/gold-seal/

Option 1

If you are an OGCA Member (you are employed by OGCA member) the training is included in your member benefits. Not sure you are a member – please check here https://ogca.ca/members/member-directory/

Please click here to register: I am an OGCA Member and I want to Register for the We CAN: Make Space Reflection Series

Option 2

For non-members, please visit the online store (link to online store)
The 4-Part Reflection Series is $200.00 + HST and earns 2 Gold Seal Credits.

Please contact pathways@ogca.ca for company group pricing (11+ registrations)

Please contact pathways@ogca.ca for live facilitated sessions.