MANDATE
The Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council - Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (NSCSC-ICI), is a not for profit organization established to communicate and consult with member organizations:
- Cape Breton Island Building & Construction Trades Council,
- Nova Scotia Construction Labour Relations Association,
- Mainland Nova Scotia Building & Construction Trades Council,
the construction sector, federal and provincial partners to identify areas of concern related to human resource planning and skills development within the sector.
Working in partnership with industry organizations, NSCSC-ICI directors and staff will provide human resource solutions and labour market information to industry partners including Service Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia departments and agencies, national Construction Sector Council, public and private training institutions, associations, organizations, groups and individual Nova Scotians.
PURPOSE
Contribute research and labour market information which will support recommended short, medium and long term improvements and solutions focusing on the human resource capacity of this sector to:
- identify imminent and future skills required by sector employees,
- identify current worker skills and qualifications,
- identify the demand for additional skills development,
- identify current and future essential skills and new technology,
- promote this industry as a professional career choice.
GOAL
To complement the work of labour and management organizations, government departments and other industry associations and organizations and work to ensure industry and government investment is managed to benefit the sector.