b'While these trends place Manitoba in a much better position than other provinces, there is no room for complacency, as the competition for available workers is unlikely to recede in the short term.Manitobas 15 largest trade programsnewcomers to Canada have beengroup could make the provinces increased by 20 per cent in 2019. Thatunderrepresented in the immigrant population a key source growth was short-lived, however.construction workforce. of labour force growth.COVID-19 imposed significantConsider the following: Any gains made to recruit from these obstacles to the delivery of in-schoolgroups at rates beyond current and apprenticeship training and negativelyManitobas construction industry historical averages will help ensure impacted apprentice employment. employed about 5,880 women inthe industry successfully manages the The latest Registered Apprentice2021, about 300 more than in 2020.anticipated accelerated retirements of Information System data suggests thatOf them, one in four worked directlyolder workers over the decade. new registrations declined by 31 perin on-site construction. Women cent to 834 in 2020the lowest level ofrepresented just four per cent of theTHE WAY FORWARDnew registrants since 2005. The near- 38,700 tradespeople employed inManitobas construction sector has term number of newly certified workersManitobas industry in 2021. emerged from the worst of the is likely to decline as a result.ndigenous Peoples accounted forCOVID-19 pandemic in good health. I Demand for construction services will Based on projected new registrations,about 15 per cent of the provincessoon peak and remain at healthy levels several Manitoba construction tradesconstruction workforce in 2021,through 2027. Any resulting labour may be at risk of undersupplyingwhich is substantially higher thansupply shortages also appear to be the number of new journeypersonsthe national average. With over 81accounted for, given the provinces required by 2027. These trades includeper cent of these workers employedyouthful demographics and its boilermakers, industrial mechanicsin on-site construction, increasedpotential to recruit from historically (millwrights), industrial electricians,recruitment of Indigenous workersunderrepresented groups. While these mobile crane operators and welders. could go a long way in meeting thetrends place Manitoba in a much MORE TO BE ACHIEVED WITHindustrys labour force better position than other provinces, UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS renewal demands.there is no room for complacency, as Apprenticeship is not the only toolthe competition for available workers Manitoba is expected to welcome Manitobas construction industryan average of just under 10,000is unlikely to recede in the short term can use to regenerate its workforce.newcomers to Canada everyand may become even more intense Diversification is also key. Historically,year through 2027. A deeperas retirements accelerate over the women, Indigenous Peoples andcommitment to recruiting from thisforecasted period. WORRYFREEMECHANICALSYSTEMSLearn more at groupwd.comYEAR YEAR YEARWARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTYPlumbing & HVAC Piping OptumUnit Heaters HighE\x7fciency BoilersAlternative to Copper & Steel Industry LeadingUp to 99% E\x08ciencyCorrosion & Scaling Proof 99% E\x08ciency Minimal MaintenanceIssue 2 | Summer Edition | 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 23'