Resources
Human Resources Support
Relieve the stress of managing the people issues in your company by signing up for the AGMCA’s newest member service, TwoGreySuits (TGS). We’re now offering the TGS System to our members at no cost.
The TGS System includes: a comprehensive on-line training course on employee engagement; an ever expanding training library of e-learning webinars on critical HR topics; the HR Power Centre for dealing with the day-to-day people management issues that inevitably arise; and a 24/7 HR Hot Line – 1.888.661.9234
To access the full website, please contact the AGMCA office for your login information.
https://twogreysuits.com/home/
Ontario Glazing Apprenticeship and Contractor Resources
To Explore the Trades, Become a Tradesperson, or to find Resources, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/skilled-trades#resources
The website includes information on available grants and financial support, as well as guides to help you get started as a Glazier.
FTI Ontario
The Finishing Trades Insitute (FTI) of Ontario has three locations in the province that handle all training for Ontario Glazing Apprentices. Please take a look at their website for more information and resources. Their website includes a training schedule calendar for quick and easy reference to let you know when programs are being offered.
https://ftiontario.com/
In the Trades
In The Trades is a federally funded program administered by Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) that provides up to $20,000 per fiscal year and training support for unionized Canadian contractors who hire, onboard, and train new first-year skilled trades apprentices. Learn more.
Hammer Heads Program
The Hammer Heads Program was created by the Central Ontario Building Trades (COBT) in 2009 to support at-risk youth. It’s a skill and employment-based training program within the construction industry offering apprenticeship career opportunities to the youth of under-resourced neighbourhoods in our communities. Learn more.
Helmets to Hardhats
H2H Canada is a non-profit organization that helps Canadian military veterans and serving reservists build rewarding careers in the unionized construction and maintenance industries. Learn more.
Industry Liaison
In relation to and in addition to the aforementioned, AGMCA has formed a number of beneficial relationships with other Associations that represent Trade, Local, Provincial and National bodies. Some of these include:
- COCA (Provincial)
Council of Ontario Construction Associations
http://www.coca.on.ca - CCA (National)
Canadian Construction Association
http://www.cca-acc.com - CGA (National)
Canadian Glass Association
http://www.canadianglassassociation.com - CSC (National)
Construction Specification Canada
http://www.csc-dcc.com - CECCO (Provincial)
Construction Employers Co-Ordinating Council of Ontario
http://www.cecco.org - OCS (Provincial)
Ontario Construction Secretariat
(Joint Provincial Labour / Management)
http://www.iciconstruction.com - OGCA (Provincial)
Ontario General Contractors Association
http://www.ogca.ca - OAA (Provincial)
Ontario Association Of Architects
http://www.oaa.on.ca - CEO (Provincial)
Consulting Engineers Of Ontario
http://www.ceo.on.ca
Government Liaison
AGMCA participates directly and in concert with other Industry Stakeholders in making representation on common concerns.
AGMCA is well recognized by a number of Provincial and Federal Ministries and Departments as a source of knowledge and expertise. Legislators and Government Policy Advisors recognize the importance and value of soliciting comment and input from responsible Industry Stakeholders, who may be directly or indirectly affected by legislation or changes in government policy. Some of these include:
- IHSA (Provincial)
Infrastructure Health & Safety Assciation
http://www.ihsa.ca - Ministry of Labour (Provincial)
http://www.gov.on.ca/lab/main.htm - Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (Ontario)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca - Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
(formerly Workers Compensation Board of Ontario)
http://www.wsib.on.ca - Ministry of Consumer & Business Services (Provincial)
http://www.ccr.gov.on.ca - Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) (Provincial)
http://www.gov.on.ca/lab/olrb/eng/homeeng.htm - Office of the Employer Adviser (Provincial)
http://www.employeradviser.ca
Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace – Construction Specific
“Ontario is releasing safety guidelines to protect workers, customers, and the general public from COVID-19 as it prepares for a gradual reopening of the provincial economy.
These resources are available for different sectors. They will help employers and workers better understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Sector guidelines contain recommendations and tips for employers on how to keep workers safe on the job. Posters for both employers and workers also offer advice on preventative actions, including physical distancing and workplace sanitation. Employers are encouraged to download the posters to print and post in the workplace.”
https://www.ontario.ca/page/resources-prevent-covid-19-workplace
Guidance from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development – Construction sector
- Procedures for handling paperwork
- Worker responsibilities
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Construction facility hygiene
- Sharing tools (hand tools)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Handling and receiving packages
- Lunchroom practices
- COVID-19 screening (checklist)
- Construction site trailers
- End of shift best practices
- On-site sanitation
- Responding to a suspected COVID-19 exposure if you are: