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Prince Edward Island

Residential
Construction
Industry

2010 CAREER
Directory

Paul
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Index

Mission Statement/Who Are our Members............................................... 3

Minister’s Message.............................................................................................. 4
Executive Director’s Message......................................................................... 5
Board of Directors................................................................................................ 6
Red Seal................................................................................................................... 7
Educational Training........................................................................................... 8
Bricklayer................................................................................................................. 9
Cabinet Maker.................................................................................................... 10
Carpenter............................................................................................................. 11
Concrete Finisher.............................................................................................. 12
Drywallers............................................................................................................ 13
Electrician............................................................................................................ 14
Floor Covering Installer.................................................................................. 15
Insulators.............................................................................................................. 16
Did you know? .................................................................................................. 17
Landscaper.......................................................................................................... 19
Painter................................................................................................................... 20
Plumber................................................................................................................ 21
Roofer.................................................................................................................... 22
Sheet Metal......................................................................................................... 23
Siding Installer................................................................................................... 24
FAQ......................................................................................................................... 25
On-line Links....................................................................................................... 27

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PEIRCSC Mission Statement:
To support the residential construction industry by
promoting best HR practices, skills development and
professionalism in the workplace.

What is a Sector Council?

Sector councils bring together business, labour and
educational stakeholders to share ideas, concerns and
perspectives about human resources (HR) and skills issues,
and to find solutions that benefit the sector. They help
ensure that workers and those seeking employment are
well prepared for the challenges of the rapidly evolving
labour market.

What is PEIRCSC?
PEI Residential Construction Sector Council (PEIRCSC)
is an independent non-profit organization based in
Charlottetown, PEI. PEIRCSC is composed of industry
employers and employees including residential
construction homebuilders/renovators and other related
residential construction subtrades as well as industry
stakeholders involved in PEI’s residential construction
industry.

Mandate
PEIRCSC’s mandate is to identify and address HR and labour
market issues affecting PEI’s residential construction industry,
while promoting best HR practices in the workplace.

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A Message from the Minister

Choosing a career is one of the most

important decisions you will ever
make.

As Prince Edward Island’s Minister

responsible for post-secondary
education, I encourage anyone
interested in learning a trade to
read this manual. It is an excellent
introduction to the range of career
opportunities available in residential
construction.

Government is working closely with

industry and post-secondary institutions to ensure that the
province has a highly-skilled workforce. We are committed to
improving and increasing post-secondary opportunities to build
a strong workforce and create a better future for all Islanders.

Building a house requires teamwork and co-operation. The

PEIRCSC Career Directory can help you find the type of
occupation that best suits you as part of a construction team.
Building a strong economy takes the same kind of co-operation,
and Government is committed to helping you develop the skills
for a rewarding career.

Good luck as you embark on your career!

Sincerely,

Hon. Allan V. Campbell
Minister
Innovation and Advanced Learning

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We are proud to see the PEIRCSC continue to develop and address Employer
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Tracey Gormley
PEIRCSC Executive Director

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PEIRCSC Board of Directors
Morgan Fisher Kent Sheen Willie Creamer
President Director Director
Peter Brown Martin Hilchie Randy Myers
Vice-President Director Director
Brenton MacLeod Steven MacDonald
Secretary/Treasurer Director

PEIRCSC Staff
Tracey Gormley Christa MacDonald
Executive Director Admin. Assistant

What are some of PEIRCSC’s goals?

To re-establish construction trades as a desirable career choice
To identify HR and labour market issues within the industry
To promote professionalism and increased productivity in the
workplace
To gather labour market information on behalf of the industry
To promote education and skills development training within the
industry
To develop and retain a competitive labour force on PEI
To promote best HR practices in the workplace

What are some of industry’s challenges?

Lack of industry (skills development) training
Lack of industry representation (support)
Lack of professionalism
Lack of HR and business information
Low wage rates
Job instability (seasonal or contract work)
Shortage of skilled (qualified) labour

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Red Seal
The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (also
known as the Red Seal Program) was established more
than 50 years ago to provide greater mobility across
Canada for skilled workers. Today it represents a standard
of excellence for industry. Through the Program,
tradespersons are able to obtain a Red Seal endorsement
on their provincial/territorial certificates by successfully
completing an interprovincial Red Seal examination.
The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
acknowledges their competence and ensures recognition
of their certification throughout Canada without further
examination.

The Red Seal Program is recognized as the interprovincial

standard of excellence in the skilled trades

Residential Construction Sector Council

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Mark your Calendars for

Nov 2, 2009
for National Skilled Trades
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50 years of excellence - 1959-2009

For more information go to www.red-seal.com
Interprovincial Standard of Excellence
www.red-seal.ca

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Educational Training
Four ways to become a qualified (Red Seal certified)
residential construction tradesperson on PEI are: 1.
Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)
2. Holland College + Apprenticeship Training 3. Earn
While You Learn – Apprenticeship Training 4. On-the-job
Training (after so many years (hours) worked in the trade
you can write a Challenge exam).

* Red Seal
* Accelerated Secondary Apprenticeship Program (ASAP)
* Holland College
* Apprenticeship Training
* Challenge

Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training under the

supervision of a qualified tradesperson and classroom
training at a training establishment. About 80% of an
apprentice’s training takes place on-the-job. The other
20% involves technical training provided at, or through
a post-secondary training establishment - usually at
Holland College or an off-Island institute.

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 Wayne Gillis
Queens County Bricklayers

Bricklayer
Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stones, rocks
and other similar materials to create and repair walls,
foundations, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, decorative
pieces and other structures. They may create structures
based on blueprints or their own designs.

Bricklayers read blueprints and sketches to calculate the

material requirements of a project. They use power and
hand tools to cut and trim the materials they work with.

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 Kent Ross
Prestige Kitchens

Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers construct and repair wooden cabinets,
furniture and fixtures. They operate power and hand
working machines such as power saws, mortisers, jointers,
and shapers to cut, shape and form parts and components.
Cabinetmakers finish wooden surfaces by sanding and
applying veneer, stain or polishing them. They prepare
estimates for clients for materials and labour required.

Cabinetmakers generally work in a shop environment

with many types of tools.

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 Phillip Douglas
Douglas Construction

Carpenter
Carpenters, build, erect, install, maintain, and repair
structures made of wood and other materials. They
measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials to build
foundations, walls and roof systems, among other things.
Carpenters read and interpret designs, drawings, sketches,
and blueprints to determine and calculate specification
requirements.

They use many types of hand and power tools. Carpentry

is a physically demanding occupation that requires
standing, crouching, and kneeling for long periods of
time.

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 Eddie MacKenna
EJ’s Concrete Services

Concrete Finisher
Concrete Finishers smooth and finish freshly poured
concrete, apply curing or surface treatments and install,
maintain and repair masonry structures such as residential
foundations, floors, ceilings, sidewalks and patios.

They ensure that the formwork, granular base, and steel

reinforcement materials are suitable for the concrete
work.

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 Ricky Arsenalut
Well Hung Drywall

Drywallers
Plasters and Drywallers apply, maintain, and restore
plaster or similar materials on interior and exterior walls,
ceilings or other surfaces. They measure, cut, position,
and secure drywall sheets. They apply coats of plaster
and stucco using trowels, floats, brushes, and spraying
equipment.

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 George DesRoches
Jamieson Electric

Electrician
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who,
because of his or her knowledge, training and abilities, is
capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting,
and repairing electrical systems, which provides light,
heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and
existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical,
mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical
code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut,
thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other
types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.
They pull wire and cable through conduits, position,
maintain and install distribution and control equipment
such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse
enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above
and underground, install data cabling, and install and
maintain fibre optic and signaling systems.

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 Stefan Hansen
Kirkwood Construction

Floor Covering Installer

Floor covering installers install, inspect, measure, mark,
cut and fasten flooring such as carpet, tile, wood, linoleum
and vinyl in residential buildings. Floor covering installers
may use hand or machine stitchers, seaming irons, hand
trowels, bonding tape, power stretchers, staple guns and
other devices as well as spread mortar and mix cement.

They align and position using levels and straight edges

they may supply clients with estimates for materials and
labour costs.

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 Allan Pound
A & J Insulating

Insulators:
Insulators work with different kinds of insulation material
to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapour,
moisture, sound or fire. They read and interpret drawings and
specifications to determine insulation requirements, select the
amount and type of insulation to be installed and measure and
cut insulating material to the required dimensions. They then
apply, install, repair and maintain insulation material. Insulated
surfaces may be finished with materials such as plastics,
aluminum, galvanized steel and coated steel, stainless steel,
canvas, mastic, laminate or concrete. Some insulators may also
lay out and fabricate parts on-site or remove or seal off old
insulation.
Types of insulation materials that may be used include calcium
silicate, ceramic fibre, elastomeric insulation, mineral fibre,
fibreglass, urethane, polystyrene and cellular glass. They may
be used for systems such as plumbing, air-handling, heating,
cooling and refrigeration, for piping equipment and pressure
vessels, as well as for walls, floors and ceilings of homes.

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Did you know that ...
According to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
(CHBA), as of March 2007, there are 64 residential
construction trades in the residential construction industry
at this time. These different types of skilled tradespeople
are hired by new home builders and renovators in the
execution of their work.

However, on PEI, there are 23 designated residential

construction trades available through PEI
Apprenticeship.

HOMEBUILDERS/RENOVATORS
The following are some specialty trades within the
homebuilding and renovating industry.

• TECHNICIANS/TECHNOLOGISTS:

• ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

• CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

• ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

• HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

• WOOD MANUFACTURING/ CABINETMAKING

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“Building a
stronger
workforce”.

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 Red Oak Landscaping

Landscaper:
“Landscape Horticulturist” means a person who selects,
handles and utilizes trees, shrubs and ornamental
plants and turf grass for the design, development and
maintenance of public and private landscaping spaces.
Prepares soil, plants, cultivates, prunes and irrigates
to maintain plant vigor. Controls plant pests utilizing
appropriate integrated pest management techniques.

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 Jason Bell
Prompt Painting

Painter:
Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective
finishes in residential settings. They prepare a variety
of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete,
synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application
of materials such as paint, high performance coatings,
waterproofing, fireproofing, varnish, shellac, wall
coverings and specialty finishes. Painters and decorators
are employed by construction companies, painting
contractors, building maintenance contractors or are self-
employed.

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 Greg MacEwen
Precise Plumbing

Plumber:
Plumbers install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures
and systems, including water, steam, chemical, medical
gas, process piping, irrigation and fuel piping systems.
Plumbers install piping and equipment in residential
buildings. They may also install specialized equipment
such as medical gas equipment, compressed air
equipment, residential fire systems, water conditioners,
sewage and water treatment, and storage and flow
systems for toxic waste.

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 Sylvette Plourde
Atlantic Roofers

Roofer:
Roofers install, repair and replace flat and sloped roofs.
They work with membrane roofing systems that consist of
a variety of materials with different application methods.
They also install, replace and repair shingles, slate, shakes,
roofing tiles, sheet metal and other preformed sheeting
on sloped roofs. Before the work begins, roofers may
inspect existing roof systems and determine the extent
and procedure for repair of the substrate or removal and
replacement of roofing materials. Some roofers may be
involved in the estimating of material and installation
costs.

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 Darryl Hughes
Hughes Home Ventilation

Sheet Metal/HVAC Worker:

Sheet metal workers design, fabricate, assemble, install and
repair sheet metal products. In fabrication work, sheet metal
workers lay out and measure pieces to specifications. They
use tools such as power shears, press brakes, drill presses
and computerized cutting equipment to cut and shape
material. They assemble and join the pieces using various
techniques such as welding and using mechanical fasteners.
They work with black iron, galvanized steel, stainless steel,
aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, tin plate and other alloys.
Pieces may be laid out and cut in the shop and assembled
on construction sites. Sheet metal workers may specialize
in onsite installation, shop manufacture, or servicing and
maintenance of installed equipment and systems. Those
who work in installation may specialize in heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler lagging / vessel cladding,
roofing products, architectural sheet metal, custom metal
products, etc.

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 Dwayne Gallant
Vinyl Touch Siding

Siding Installer:
Siding Installers work on Eaves troughs, gutters, and
general siding such as vinyl, Hardi Plank, etc. They
assemble and install Siding Specific products and utilize
hand and various power tools like mitre and table saws
and air nailers. Siding installers must be comfortable with
ladders and working on scaffolding.

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FAQ
I am thinking about starting a business but I do not know where to
start. What resources are out there for me?
There are many resources to seek out information about
starting a business. Canada Business is a cross-jurisdictional
government organization that helps Canadian entrepreneurs
get the information, advice and support they need to start a
business. For more information, please click here. The Canada/
PEI Business Service Centre is a full-service business information
resource that is accessible province-wide and free-of-charge.
For more information, please click here.

Where can I access information about 2005’s National Construction

Codes?
The National Building Code of Canada 2005 (NBC), the National
Fire Code of Canada 2005 (NFC) and the National Plumbing Code
of Canada 2005 (NPC) are available for purchase through NRC’s
Virtual Store at www.nrc.gc.ca/virtualstore (printed and CD-ROM
formats). The Canadian Electrical (CE) Code is also available at
www.csa.ca/standards/electrical. You may also visit the Atlantic
Home Building & Renovation Sector Council’s (AHBRSC) website
at www.ahbrsc.com/courses/index.html on courses and training
including two new 2005 NBC courses in partnership with the
Atlantic Home Warranty Program (AHWP). These courses include:
1. 2005 NBC Update for the Residential Sector 2. Objective Based
Code Training for the Residential Sector.

What is the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG)?

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant
available to registered apprentices once they have successfully
completed their first or second year (level) of an apprenticeship
program in one of the Red Seal trades.

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What is the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC)?
The AJCTC is a non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of the
eligible salaries and wages payable to eligible apprentices in
respect of employment after May 1, 2006. The maximum credit
is $2,000 per year for each eligible apprentice.

What is the Tradesperson’s Tools Deduction?

The new tradesperson’s tools deduction provides employed
tradespersons with an annual deduction of up to $500 to
help cover the cost of new tools necessary to their trade.
The deduction applies to the total cost of eligible tools if the
following conditions are met:

* the total cost exceeds $1,000;

* the tools were bought after May 1, 2006;
* the purchase was made by an employed tradesperson.

How can I obtain a contact list of PEI residential construction

employers (contractors)?
To obtain a contact list of PEI residential construction employers
(contractors) through the provincial business directory
(PEIBusinessDirectory.com), please click here. You may also visit
PEIRCSC’s members list at www.peircsc.ca.

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On-line Links
Apprenticeship PEI - www.
apprenticeship.pe.ca
Association of Certified Engineering
Technicians and Technologists - www.
acettpei.ca
Career Development Services PEI - www.
careerservicespe.com
Career Options PEI - www.
careeroptionspei.com
City of Charlottetown - Planning and
Development - www.city.charlottetown.
pe.ca/cityhall/planning_development.
cfm
City of Summerside - Technical Services
- Planning and Development - www.city.
summerside.pe.ca/cityhall/techserv/
plandev.cfm
Construction Association of PEI - www.
capei.ca
East Prince Youth Development Centre -
www.epydc.org
Employment Journey - www.
employmentjourney.com
Holland College - www.hollandc.pe.ca
Office of the Employer Advisor - www.
gov.pe.ca/go/oea
PEI Association of Sector Councils - www.
peiasc.ca
PEI Community Business Development
Corporations - http://www.cbdc.ca/
index.php?rid=5
PEI Job Futures - www.pei.jobfutures.org
ProfitLearn PEI - http://profitlearn.upei.ca
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Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Building on PEI -
www.gov.pe.ca/infopei
Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Business - www.
gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.
Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Employment -
www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.
Province of PEI - InfoPEI - Student Loans
and Grants - www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/
Resources West - www.resourceswest.
pe.ca
Skills Canada PEI - www.skillscanada.
pe.ca
PEI Student Connections - www.
studentconnections.ca/en/
hollandcollege/homepage.asp
Workers Compensation Board of PEI -
www.wcb.pe.ca
Association of Canadian Community
Colleges - www.accc.ca
Atlantic Home Building & Renovation
Sector Council - www.ahbrsc.com
Atlantic Home Warranty Program - www.
ahwp.org
Canada Business - www.cbsc.org
Canada Career Consortium - www.
careerccc.org
Canada Career Information Partnership -
www.ccip-picc.ca
Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation - www.cmhc.ca
Canada Revenue Agency - www.cra-arc.
gc.ca
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Chris Fournier Scott Dennis
Totally Tile Larry Stewart Construction

Kent Ross Eddie MacKenna

Prestige Kitchens EJ’s Concrete Services

Jason Bell Jeff Conolly

Prompt Painting Connolly-Myron Roofing

Greg MacEwen Ricky Arsenault

Precise Plumbing Well Hung Drywall

“Building a
stronger
Dana Stewart
Larry Stewart
Construction
workforce”.
This project is funded by the Canada/Prince Edward Island
Labour Market Development Agreement. www.lmda.pe.ca