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Connecting the dots : aboriginal workforce and economic development in Alberta

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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process... More ≫

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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process that included government-to-government meetings with First Nations and Métis leaders; urban Aboriginal dialogues; and meetings with educational institutions, training providers, service delivery, community and economic development organizations, other levels of government, employers, and industry. The focus of the engagement was increasing the participation of Aboriginal people in Alberta’s work force and economy. From all the discussions, input and information gathered the Committee has made 30 recommendations, which are included in this report.

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Safety-centric “time-cost trade-off” theory and methodology for planning industrial construction

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Presents results of a research project to create a cost-effective computing method to enable Time-Cost Trade-off (TCT) optimization analysis on construction projects of practical size and... More ≫

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Presents results of a research project to create a cost-effective computing method to enable Time-Cost Trade-off (TCT) optimization analysis on construction projects of practical size and complexity reflecting those in the real world. The researchers aim was to work toward formalizing guidelines for TCT optimization that would consider safety and time and cost constraints related to the expedition of construction projects. It is postulated that having guidelines and analysis tools such as these may decrease hazardous situations and safety risks that have been associated with expedition of construction project schedules.

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When good workers ignore the rules

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to determine a quick and economical way for Alberta companies to identify and remedy procedural intentional... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to determine a quick and economical way for Alberta companies to identify and remedy procedural intentional non-compliance (PINC); that is when well-trained and safety-motivated workers willfully choose to ignore known workplace safety rules and procedures.

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Alberta's short-term employment forecast

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The Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF) provides a three-year overview of occupations expected to be in-demand in the next three years. This forecast can be used by a variety of organizations,... More ≫

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The Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF) provides a three-year overview of occupations expected to be in-demand in the next three years. This forecast can be used by a variety of organizations, governments, businesses and the general public to learn about where there are expected to be more jobs available.

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Worker fatally injured after fall from height

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2019. A worker was doing repairs on an apartment building's... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2019. A worker was doing repairs on an apartment building's fourth-floor balcony and fell to the ground, suffering fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured in fall from residential roof

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2020. A worker fell from the roof of a residence and... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2020. A worker fell from the roof of a residence and suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured after a tank explosion

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in July 2021. A worker was using a power saw on a tank when the tank... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in July 2021. A worker was using a power saw on a tank when the tank exploded, causing fatal injuries.

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Worker electrocuted

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2021. A worker was working in an electrical room and was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2021. A worker was working in an electrical room and was electrocuted after contacting a high-voltage transformer.

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Worker fatally injured after falling from trailer

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May 2023. Worker fatally injured while diagnosing an oil leak on... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May 2023. Worker fatally injured while diagnosing an oil leak on a crane boom. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured after two mine haul trucks collide

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck... More ≫

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck collided with another mine haul truck.

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