PCA pledges construction jobs to Ukraine refugees



Refugees from Ukraine on the border with Slovakia. — Photo by Fotoreserg

The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose member companies build major infrastructure and capital projects across Canada, is offering to work with our federal and provincial governments to help Ukrainian refugees make Canada their home. PCA member companies employ many workers of Ukrainian heritage.
“We are painfully aware that Ukrainians are being displaced by the current conflict, and pledge to make jobs available for those who would like to join PCA members in building Canada and rebuilding their lives,” said PCA president Paul de Jong.
PCA applauds the federal government’s move to fast-track Ukrainian refugees and calls on the provinces to take all available measures to facilitate their entry, settlement and employment as quickly as possible.
“A meaningful, productive and well-paying career is essential to making a successful transition to a new country,” added de Jong. “We want Ukrainians to know that we support them; we admire their courage and resilience and welcome their skills. We believe the construction industry has a great deal to offer now, and in the future.”
PCA has been a leading voice in construction for more than two decades. Its member companies are leaders in infrastructure construction across Canada. PCA member companies employ more than 25,000 skilled construction workers in Canada, represented primarily by the Christian Labour Association of Canada.