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THE OPPORTUNITY

Transition towards a green economy and create jobs.

As governments look to stimulate economic recovery, Ontario can simultaneously make significant progress on climate action. Building retrofits and new low-carbon construction can play a critical role by getting people to work and helping to reduce Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The time is now to invest in upskilling the current workforce as well as attracting more people to work in the sector. A low-carbon recovery agenda can accelerate our transition towards a green and inclusive economy and create jobs for a stronger Ontario.

This is the critical decade for climate action.

As Canada transitions toward a low-carbon future, the building sector will be at the forefront of change. To accelerate this, we need to strengthen the capacity of the existing workforce and attract more people to work in the sector.

2030

Canada’s deadline to reduce GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels

30%

The amount of GHG emissions that come from Canada’s buildings, including materials, construction and operations

600,000+

The number of direct green building jobs that could be created by 2030 in Ontario with government stimulus towards building to low-carbon standards

This is the critical decade for climate action.

2030

Canada’s deadline to reduce GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels

30%

The amount of (GHG) emissions come from Canada’s buildings, including materials, construction and operations

600,000+

The number of new jobs that could be provided by 2030 in Ontario with government stimulus towards building to low-carbon standards

THE COALITION

To accelerate workforce capacity, the building sector must come together in unprecedented collaboration.

Workforce 2030 is a broad cross-sectoral coalition of employers, educators, practitioners across the construction ecosystem working to collectively impact government policy, business practice and education.

Workforce 2030 is fast-tracking the workforce needed to build a low-carbon Ontario by addressing:

Skills Development

We are strengthening existing education curriculum and designing new programs by working with industry and training providers to deepen understanding of the low-carbon skills gaps and training pathways. We are enhancing access to low-carbon training while growing equitable participation.

Talent Recruitment

We are growing the workforce by championing inclusive practices to recruit underrepresented groups to the building sector, including youth, women, newcomers, Indigenous and racially diverse peoples.

Workplace Innovations

We are transforming workplaces with new technologies and advances in the design and construction practice that will enable the building sector workforce to achieve higher performance while also creating new occupations within the industry.

WORKING GROUPS

Coalition participants collaborate to advance shared priorities via working groups:

Mobilize across government, business and education in support of low-carbon workforce development

Green Recovery Stimulus:

Advocating for Workforce Capacity Investments

Workforce Capacity for Tall Timber Residential New Construction

Synthesize the low-carbonskills, competencies, jobs and training pathways for the sector

Low-carbon Workforce Readiness:

In-depth skills gaps assessment and industry co-developed action plan

Demonstrate and amplify capacity-building best practice and resources, foster communities of practice

Equitable and Inclusive Recruitment and Training

Workforce Capacity for Retrofits

WORKING GROUPS

Coalition participants collaborate to advance shared priorities via working groups:

Mobilize across government, business and education in support of low-carbon workforce development

Green Recovery Stimulus:

Advocating for Workforce Capacity Investments

Workforce Capacity for Tall Timber Residential New Construction

Synthesize the low-carbonskills, competencies, jobs and training pathways for the sector

Low-carbon Workforce Readiness:

In-depth skills gaps assessment and industry co-developed action plan

Demonstrate and amplify capacity-building best practice and resources, foster communities of practice

Equitable and Inclusive Recruitment and Training

Workforce Capacity for Retrofits

JOIN US!

You can play a powerful role by participating in the coalition.
Join a growing group of low-carbon building champions in Workforce 2030.

As a Participant, you will:

Lend your voice

by mobilizing our respective organizations and networks to champion a low-carbon, skilled, diverse and inclusive workforce in the buildings sector.

Embrace a collaborative approach

by participating and contributing to Workforce 2030’s collective priorities, projects and working groups.

Build-up workforce readiness

by strengthening the training and implementation capacity of your own employees in support of and response to regulatory changes and market demand for low-carbon buildings.