Nova Scotia
Apprenticeship Training for Residential Construction Trades in Nova Scotia Discussion Paper – March 2002
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Seasonal Dependency in the Residential Construction Sector in Nova Scotia Report – March 2001
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Skills Requirements and Training for Residential Carpenters in Nova Scotia Report – October 2005
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Training and Certification Needs Assessment for the Carpentry Trades – June 2011
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(PLAR) Prior Learning Assessment Recognition model development and testing – March 2011
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Apprenticeship and the Residential Construction Industry in Nova Scotia – July 2009
A survey of workers and employers concerning the apprenticeship system in Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Residential Construction Labour Supply Study – August 2008
A 20-year projection of the demand for and supply of residential construction trades in Nova Scotia; Final Report on research, key findings, conclusions, priorities and recommendations
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Nova Scotia Residential Construction Labour Supply Study – May 2008
A 20-year projection of the demand for and supply of residential construction trades in Nova Scotia; Final Report on research, key findings, conclusions, priorities and recommendations
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Nova Scotia Manufactured Housing Industry Study – May 2008
An overview of the unique labour needs of the manufactured housing sector in Atlantic Canada
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A Human Resources Study of the Home Building and Renovating Sector in Nova Scotia: An Update of Phases I and II – July 2001
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A Human Resources Study for the Home Building and Renovating Industry in Nova Scotia: Phases III and IV – March 2001
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An Overview of the Home Renovations Sector in Nova Scotia – May 2002
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Identifying and Supporting Enhanced Opportunities in the Renovation Sector – March 2004
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New Brunswick
A Human Resources Study of the Home Building and Renovating Sector for New Brunswick – May 2001
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Prince Edward Island
A Human Resources Sector Study for Prince Edward Island: Residential Construction Industry – March 2001
» Download 82 Page Study (437 KB PDF)
A Human Resources Sector Study for Prince Edward Island: Construction Industry (March – August 2004) 13 Reports
Atlantic Comparison Report – PEI Construction Industry – August 2004 » Download 17 Page Study (163 KB PDF)
Economics of Labour Shortages – March 2004 » Download 17 Page Report (185 KB PDF)
Emerging Trends – March 2004 » Download 11 Page Report (152 KB PDF)
Employer’s Survey – April 2004 » Download 66 Page Report (545 KB PDF)
Findings and Policy Considerations Executive – August 2004 » Download 27 Page Report (232 KB PDF)
Findings and Policy Considerations Full Report – August 2004 » Download 92 Page Report (455 KB PDF)
Focus Group Report – March 2004 » Download 22 Page Report (219 KB PDF)
GIS Report – PEI Construction Industry – August 2004 » Download 30 Page Report (1.5 MB PDF)
PEI Carpenters – June 2004 » Download 76 Page Report (418 KB PDF)
PEI Electricians – June 2004 » Download 79 Page Report (438 KB PDF)
Profile of the Construction Industry – March 2004 » Download 59 Page Report (375 KB PDF)
Strategic Planning Session – June 2004 » Download 9 Page Report (108 KB PDF)
Training – March 2004 » Download 54 Page Report (347 KB PDF)
Newfoundland and Labrador
A 3-year Human Resources Study for the Home Building & Renovation Sector in Newfoundland & Labrador: 9 Reports
The Economics of Labour Shortages – January 2004 » Download 16 Page Study (308 KB PDF)
Employer Survey – January 2004 » Download 51 Page Report (707 KB PDF)
Key Findings – March 2004 » Download 40 Page Study (368 KB PDF)
Phases I and II – September 2002 » Download 111 Page Study (1.5 MB PDF)
Action Plans and Strategic Planning Policy Recommendations – May 2005 » Download 17 Page Study (303 KB PDF)
Phase III Focus Groups – Summary Findings – January 2004 » Download 8 Page Study (258 KB PDF)
Summary Findings and Policy Implications – May 2005 » Download 23 Page Study (367 KB PDF)
Carpenter Interview Report – May 2005 » Download 13 Page Study (310 KB PDF)
Secondary Data Report – January 2004 » Download 30 Page Study (407 KB PDF)
Occupational Analysis
Occupational Analyses Review for the Residential Construction Sector in Nova Scotia – March 2001
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Competency Based Assessment Framework for the Residential Construction Sector – March 2004
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Licensing & Certification
Proposal for a Program of Professionalization for the Home Building & Renovation Industry in Nova Scotia – March 2001
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Review of Issues, Impacts & Options in Building Inspection Systems – November 2002
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Business Plan for the Introduction of a Licensing System – April 2006
» Download 38 Page Plan (325 KB PDF)
Professionalization Action Plan – October 2005
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Professionalization Action Plan Focus Group – October 2005
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Other Reports
Current Impact of the Underground Economy – March 2004
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A Study Of Worker Shortages & Surpluses in Nova Scotia: 5 Reports
PLAR REPORT – CSC and AHBRSC – March 2005 » Download 55 Page Report (353 KB PDF)
WSS NS Carpenters FINAL – June 2004 » Download 77 Page Report (1.1 MB PDF)
WSS NS Employer FINAL – June 2004 » Download 73 Page Report (434 KB PDF)
WSS NS Findings Report FINAL – June 2004 » Download 41 Page Report (341 KB PDF)
WSS NS Plumbers FINAL – June 2004 » Download 74 Page Report (1 MB PDF)
AHBRSC Skills Link Report – April 2004
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Nova Scotia HR Sector Study – March 2004
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PLAR Guidelines for the Residential Construction
» Download 31 Page Guidelines (198 KB PDF)
PLAR REPORT – CSC and AHBRSC – March 2005
» Download 55 Page Report (353 KB PDF)