b'RECRUITMENT EFFORTSHEADERCLIMBING NEW HEIGHTS:RCABC is tackling the challenge and opportunity of training the next generation of B.C. roofersT heroofingindustryismoreinvestinginourworkforce.WereThose challenges include the recruit-than just an essential tradeitsabletosupplementfundingfromment and retention of workers. RCABC acraftthatsafeguardshomes,SkilledTradesBCforapprenticeshipofferspre-apprenticeshipprograms businessesandcommunities,trainingwithrevenuefromRCABCsand connects youth and people in equi-and the heart of the industry lies withRoofStarGuaranteeProgramthatsty-seekinggroupsincludingwomen, our workers. The current national labourreinvestedintoeducationandtrainingnewcomers to Canada and Indigenous shortage requires the industry to breakprograms. In 2025, we subsidized trainingpeopletoshowthemtheindustry down barriers, think outside the box anddelivery for almost 400 apprentice tech- offersrewarding,lucrativecareersand invest in training to fill the demand fornical training seats and awarded $175,000entrepreneurialopportunities.Wealso skilled workers. inbursariestohelpapprenticesattendensuretheavailabilityoftechnical For RCABC, recruiting and trainingtraining at the RCABC Training Centretraining seats to support the provinces newapprenticesisntjustaboutfillingastheyprogressedtowardsprovincialdual-credithighschoolprogramsthat jobs; its about empowering young talenttradequalificationandnationalRed allow students to pursue an apprentice-withvaluableskillsthatleadtolife- Seal Endorsement. ship while still in high school. RCABC long careers, ensuring industry growthByhelpingensurequality,indus- helpedsponsortheBCConstruction byfosteringinnovationandexpertise,try-driventechnicaltrainingisavailableAssociationsBuildersLifecampaign, adding value to our member companiesto develop a skilled workforce to meetdesignedtoincreaseapprenticeregis-and adapting to meet the challenges ofindustrydemand,andbyaidingwithtrations. To tie into that campaign, we tomorrow, says Bryan Wallner, CEO oftravel and living expenses for apprentices,deliveredasocialmediastrategythat the Roofing Contractors Association ofRCABC reduces financial barriers to startpromoted real-life career success stories British Columbia (RCABC). an apprenticeship and discover a mean- andmemberprojectstodemonstrate ingful career. thefulfillinganddiversecareerpaths that exist. We also conducted workshops INVESTING IN THE FUTURE ATTRACTING NEW TALENT with provincial and federal government To attract untapped talent, governments,RCABChasbeentrainingroofersforresourcestoprovidememberswith educationalinstitutionsandemployersthreedecadesandistheonlytrainingup-to-date information on hiring foreign are putting more emphasis on promotingproviderdeliveringrooferapprentice- workers and accessing the BC Provincial roofingasawell-paying,intellectuallyship training in B.C., says Robert Scales,NomineeProgram,aneconomic challenging career thats a worthy first- directorofeducationandtrainingatimmigrationprogramaimedatfillingchoice career path. Financial incentivesRCABC. As the voice of the B.C. roofingjob vacancies.are also being offered to apprentices andindustry, we help increase exposure of the the businesses that hire them. career opportunities available, and wereA RECORD YEAR FOR TRAININGRCABCiscommittedtomakingin a unique position to also respond to theThese targeted investments and strate-apprenticeshipsmoreaccessiblebytraining challenges that exist. gies have paid off. RCABC saw signif-22 lROOFINGBClSPRING 2026'