b'Inside the OIRCABy Don Marks, Executive Director, OIRCA2 20 1 Job FairT he Canadian Roofing Contractor Associations (CRCA) ROOFTech trade show is returning to Toronto April 20-21, 2021 at the International Centre in Mississauga. New for the 2021 show is the addition of a job fair. One of the biggest issues facing the roofing industry today is the shortage of skilled workers in the numbers necessary to complete the work at hand.The scarcity of skilled workers doesnt just apply to the tradespersons that work on the roof.Roofing contractors need estimators and project managers, consulting firms require inspectors and design people while manufacturer/suppliers always seem to be looking for sales and technical representatives.Job Fair 2021 will provide a unique opportunity to connect with both high school and college graduates, as well as second career seekers who are looking for work in a dynamic and sustainable indus-try. Job Fair 2021 will be located in a pavilion on the ROOFTech Show Floor. Contemporary booth space will provide a comfortable environment to meet potential candidates. ROOFTech exhibitors are encouraged to register space in this pavilion to complement their corporate exposure at the exposition.Employers no doubt believe that today during the pandemic they wont be needing additional workers or staff. But COVID-19 will come to an end, and industry reports suggest that new construction and building maintenance will come back strong when all this is over.Job Fair 2021 is a great opportunity for OIRCA members to connect with individuals looking for work in our great industry. Pavilion kiosk spaces are reasonably priced at $1000 for CRCA members and $1200 for non-members.20ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 3 2020 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'