Our Strategic Priorities

1

PROMOTE THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR AS A CAREER OF CHOICE

2

ENGAGE INDUSTRY TO IDENTIFY SKILL AND TRAINING GAPS

3

DELIVER SKILLS BASED TRAINING

4

DELIVER IMMERSIVE TRAINING TECHNOLOGY

Vision

A skilled workforce that meets Manitoba’s construction sector needs.

Mission

To strengthen Manitoba’s construction sector workforce by promoting the construction industry
as a career of choice and through high value training programs to address current and future
skills and training gaps.

Our Values

Mandate

The Manitoba Construction Sector Council, as the industry’s human resource council, acts as a federation of its current five industry associations. In developing the future potential of the organization, a new robust network of partnerships in community will enhance its capacity to meet its vision of the future.

As construction sector leaders, the MCSC has the overall responsibility and evolving scope to reflect the diverse interests of the industry, and strengthen the human resources within its network. This is accomplished by aligning itself and its products, services, and partnerships with the vision of the industry.

Meet the Team

Carol Paul

Executive Director

Carol is the liaison between industry, education, and government. She writes proposals for provincial, federal, industry, and community-driven projects and coordinates activities with the MCSC team.

Ramir Diaz

Coordinator of Education & Training

Ramir is a journeyperson electrician, a high school instructor and a coordinator of education and training. He hosts career awareness events with youth, immigrants, women and Indigenous people. Ramir collaborates with industry to develop and deliver construction micro courses that ladder adults to high school, Apprenticeship and post-secondary programs.

Harleen Kaur

Program Assistant

Harleen assists MCSC project managers in preparing training and presentation materials for program delivery. She supports the financial manager with administration requirements and databases. She is responsible for all office procedures and uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operation in a busy work environment.

Nermine Awad

Content Marketing /Creative Designer

Nermine creates digital content for MCSC events and training courses to be used across all of our digital channels, increasing engagement with audience and stakeholders.

James Murphy

Community & Youth Liaison

James presents to students, adults, teachers, counsellors, administrators and parents on careers in construction using digital game based learning tools. He presents at schools, career fairs, employment centres, military in transition programs and community organizations for youth at risk, immigrants and Indigenous peoples. James manages construction micro courses delivered in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

William Kirkness

Indigenous Liaison

William works with Indigenous communities to address skill gaps on local construction projects. He coordinates the delivery of training for employment. William bridges the gap between employers and Indigenous workers to improve recruitment and retention practices in remote Manitoba communities.

Jennifer Daniels

Project Coordinator

Jennifer uses her experience in construction to bring career awareness and digital technology to remote Indigenous communities across Manitoba. Students, teachers, counsellors, parents and administrators are virtually placed on the construction site to learn more about opportunities in the construction industry. The virtual and augmented reality resources are downloaded on the equipment in schools for future access.