b'Inside OIRCAIIBEC Profiles theBy Don Marks, Executive Director, OIRCAT he May issue of IIBECs (International Institute ofis assured competent and competitive roofing practices. As a self- back in 1978. This division of the Association is responsible for BuildingEnclosureConsultants)InterfaceTechnicalpolicing organization, the OIRCA stands behind the principlesnegotiating collective agreements with the union and supports Journal published an industry group profile I wroteand ethics of our Association and expects each member to do sounion roofing contractors when confronted with grievances and on the OIRCA: as well. It is not unusual to see a specification or pre-qualificationjurisdictional disputes. Since 1964, the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors As- state that only OIRCA members qualify to bid on the project. The Associations philanthropic responsibilities are handled sociation (OIRCA) has been the voice of the industrial, commer- OIRCA members take pride in their workmanship and issuethrough our charitable foundation, aptly named, Rooftop Rescue. cial, institutional (ICI) roofing industry in Ontario Canada. Thethe OIRCA Standard Form of Warranty, which covers their in- The Foundations mission is to provide roofing services to indi-Association is a group of professional roofing contractors, roofingstallation work for a period of two (2) years. viduals and organizations that are deemed worthy and unable product manufacturers and suppliers, building science consultants,Occupational Health and Safety continues to be the drivingto fund roofing construction on their own. OIRCA members pro-and industry professionals. The mission of our organization is toforce within the organization. All members of the Associationvide in-kind donations that could include labour, materials and assure, through accountability, excellence in roofing construction. have been audited by the Infrastructure Health & Safety As- design services.Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, the OIRCA is not asociation to determine compliance with Ontarios OccupationalThe OIRCA is affiliated with the Canadian Roofing Con-trade association per se. Roofing contractor applicants do notHealth and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects. tractors Association and their provincial partners across the coun-securemembershipbysimplycompletinganapplicationandOIRCA members have access to an exclusive third-party li- try, as well as the National Roofing Contractors Association in submitting it with payment. Rather, those companies must meetability insurance program. Designed specifically for ICI roofingthe United States. OIRCA is the ICI roofing industrys advocacy specific qualifications to apply, then submit to a thorough evalua- contractors, the Association works directly with the insurer, theirgroup, working on behalf of the members, the industry and our tion that includes on-site workmanship inspections as well as anunderwriter and broker to ensure that coverage exceeds Canadianmembers clients, the building owner.independent safety audita process that may take several monthsConstruction Documents Committee (CCDC) requirements andThe OIRCA and its members serve the construction industry to complete. Accepted membership applicants serve a two-yearrepresents OIRCAs risk management policies. through committees that specialize in roofing technology, industry probationary period where workmanship and safety will be moni- OIRCA partnered with Conestoga College in 2010 to establishOccupational Health and Safety, risk management, insurance, tored. All members are subject to an Annual Performance Auditthe ConestogaOIRCA Centre for Roofing Training & Technol- apprenticeship and education, labour relations and membership. to certify compliance with the Associations standards.ogy located in Waterloo, Ontario. Roofing apprenticeship, skillsThis work is intended to enrich not only our member companies, Ultimately the Association provides the construction industrydevelopment and safety training are the centres core responsibilities.but the industry as a whole.with a means to pre-qualify roofing contractors. By specifyingThe Labour Relations Section of the OIRCA was appointedOIRCAs vision is to be the only source for professional ICI OIRCA membership, the purchaser or specifier of roofing servicesEmployer Bargaining Agent by Ontarios Ministry of Labourroofing contractors in Ontario.20ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2020 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'