We’re almost ready to go for Connections & Cocktails! Come join us at 4:30 for a night of horse racing and socializing. #Connections #IndustrySocial #Ontario #LabourRelations

Unemployment Cools Down in the Summer 🔹The unemployment rate in Ontario's construction industry lowered to 4.4% 🔹Overall unemployment rate in Ontario was 8.4% For more details and analysis, please click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/08/12/aug…

Institutional Sector Drives Growth in 2025 🔹Total ICI permit value was up 6% year-to-date 🔹Driven by a 29% year-to-date increase in the institutional sector For more data and analysis, click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/08/14/aug…

The OCS is at #AMO2025 advocating for positive procurement practices and promoting the advantage of unionized labour and their contractor partners in Ontario's ICI construction sector. For more information, click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/08/14/why…

We trust that everyone had a nice and relaxing labour day long weekend. A special acknowledgement to those hard working tradespeople across the province that continue to build Ontario. There is a lot of work going on and many more projects being announced! #HappyLabourDay

Brian Barron, CEO, was recently featured on the IHSA Safety Podcast to discuss the evolution of health and safety in Ontario’s construction industry and talk a bit about what we do at the OCS. Click the link below to listen to the episode. 🔗ihsasafetypodcast.ca

Ontario’s construction sector continues to show resilience as its unemployment rate stays steady. For more details and analysis, click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/09/09/sep… #OntarioConstruction #LabourMarket #WorkforceTrends #ConstructionIndustry

Mid-Year Construction Industry Survey - Results. We recently went out to the industry to gauge the views of both labour and management on Ontario's ICI construction industry conditions. For details and analysis, click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/09/08/sta…

Ontario Inflation Holding Steady 🔹Ontario’s headline inflation was 1.7% y/y in August, up only a tick from 1.6% in July 🔹Core inflation continues to trend higher than headline inflation For more details and analysis, click the link below. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/09/18/sep…

Larry Brokenshire embodies what is means to be a leader in our industry Larry's accomplishments in the industry are endless. To learn more about what he's done click the link below, or just ask around. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/04/25/agm…

From the OCS team to you, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We’re thankful for the amazing people who make our industry what it is. Enjoy the long weekend and don’t forget to grab that extra slice of pie! 🥧 #HappyThanksgiving #OCS #OntarioConstruction #Thankful #ICIConstruction

In this episode of OCS Talks we welcome Don Marks, Executive Director of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association, to take a look what is being done by contractor associations to reinforce the quality and professionalism of their industry. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/04/03/ocs…

A few weeks ago the OCS hosted its Annual General Meeting & Conference at the Westin Trillium House in Blue Mountain. Click the link below for a full event recap. 🔗iciconstruction.com/2025/10/16/sta…

✨ Happy Diwali! ✨Wishing everyone a bright and joyful festival filled with light, laughter, and new beginnings. May this season bring prosperity and happiness to all who celebrate. 💫🪔 - The OCS Team

💪 Breaking barriers: Ontario is committing over $8.6 million to empower women in the skilled trades via the Skills Development Fund Training Stream—because a stronger workforce includes everyone. bit.ly/4hrYenR #WomenInTrades #OntarioJobs

A project’s success starts with the right contractor. Hear why quality and professionalism matter most in our latest podcast episode. 🎧 Listen now → iciconstruction.com/2025/04/03/ocs…

Happy Halloween from the OCS team! 🎃 Stay safe, drive slow and watch out for all the little trick-or-treaters out there. 👻 Tell us... what’s your go to Halloween candy? 🍬Our office is divided, sweet vs. salty!

📊ICI investment remains steady! Building construction investment was up 9% YTD in August, led by a 19% jump in the institutional sector, driven by a 37% rise in education projects. Kingston, KW-Cambridge & London saw the biggest gains. #OntarioConstruction #BuildingOntario

Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦 From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms. #CanadaRemembers #VeteransWeek

📢 The OCS is Hiring! We’re looking for a motivated, analytical & detail-oriented Economic & Research Project Lead to support our research initiatives. Think you’d be a great fit or know someone who might be? View the full job posting here: bit.ly/4qLIWhH #OntarioJobs