Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC)
The Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) is committed to strengthening the skills of Manitoba’s construction sector workforce. The mandate of MCSC is to assist Manitoba’s construction sector by consulting industry stakeholders and offering solutions to their current and future human resource needs. The council’s primary goal is to upgrade skills throughout the industry. Efforts are also made to enhance the image of the industry and the benefits of working in the construction sector, with emphasis on attracting individuals from non-traditional groups.
Manitoba’s strong construction climate is creating a wealth of career opportunities. From plumbers to boilermakers, electricians to estimators, there are more than 20 recognized skilled trade occupations in the construction industry.
More than 45,000 Manitobans are employed in the construction sector representing 6% of the Manitoba Labour Force.
Top 3 occupations in Construction
| Heavy Equipment Operator | Welder | Framer |
| Jobs Available: 480 jobs (forecast 2022-2026) | Jobs Available: 450 jobs (forecast 2022-2026) | Jobs Available: 1,130 jobs (forecast 2022-2026) |
| Education/Training: | Education/Training: | Education/Training: |
| High School Education options: Seven Oaks School Division CVE Post-Secondary Education options: Neeginan College of Applied Technology Private Vocational Institution options: Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba SWS Training and Consulting |
High School Education options: Tec Vocational High School R.B. Russell Vocational School Garden City Collegiate Post-Secondary Education options: Louis Riel Vocational College Red River College Polytech Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Neeginan College of Applied Technology Assiniboine Community College University College of the North |
MCSC Micro Courses: MCSC Framer Certificate MCSC Carpentry Finisher Certificate High School Education options: Garden City Collegiate R.B. Russell Vocational School Tech Vocational High School Post-Secondary Education options: Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Louis Riel Vocational College Red River College Polytech Assiniboine Community College University College of the North |
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