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Events
August 22-23, 2024 Georgian College, Barrie ROLL CALL FOR LOCATOR/EXCAVATOR COMPETITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for locate and excavator competitors for this year's Locate Rodeo & Excavator Challenge!
LOCATORS! REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR FIRST CHOICE UTILITY! Gas - 4 Spots remaining Power - 8 Spots remaining Telecom - 7 Spots Remaining Water - 9 Spots Remaining
We are still looking for a few more volunteers! Register to VOLUNTEER today! Click to LEARN MORE & REGISTER If you require accommodations, room availability is based on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Booking link provided in the event confirmation e-mail.
SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS EVENT IS STILL AVAILABLE!
DIG SAFE CONTRACTOR BREAKFASTS! (formally Geographic Council Meetings)
Registration will open soon! 
Education
 Damage Prevention Technician Training (DPT100 and DPT200) provides instruction on the fundamentals of locating. The DPT training is focused on a combination of in-class instruction (in-depth review of techniques used to locate all utility types, safety, locate requests and industry practices), field awareness
review and an on-the-job competency assessment.  The Safe Excavation Training (SET) course sets the standard on damage prevention and safe excavation practices around underground infrastructure. It is the knowledge requirement for excavators in Ontario. Excavators who successfully complete the training will be awarded the Safe Excavation Certificate, demonstrating they know best practices and proper procedures to minimize damage, ensure worker and public safety, and keep projects on time and on budget. They enhance their own and their company’s reputation as professionals dedicated to the health of the industry and the public.
Developed by the ORCGA in consultation with numerous subject matter experts and corporate training experts Flint Learning Solutions, this training is based on the latest research and resources on excavation best practices, legislation and standards. It provides instruction on the fundamentals of compliance, planning and design, notification service, locating and marking, and excavation The SET is an interactive four-hour technical/theory course.
DIRT Reporting
Industry News
Source: Renew Canada
In 2023 Canada invested approximately $36 billion in transportation infrastructure. This investment has grown in recent years as provinces try to keep up with rapid growth in their communities. Source: Link2Build
The Ontario government is providing more than $3.6 million to support four training projects and one building expansion in Hamilton. It will provide training for nearly 4,000 apprentices, journeypersons and jobseekers. Source: Link2Build
The Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) has presented a project of the year award in Mount Pleasant Village. The work on the Bovaird Drive Transformation received the award in the $10 Million and Up category. Source: On-Site
The latest Labour Force Survey shows a decline in employment over the past year, specifically in the country's construction sector. In June, the sector dropped by 3,800 jobs. Source: On-Site
The provincial government is testing a digital modelling technology to help with infrastructure projects. Their goal is to speed construction and stay within budget.
Source: Link2Build
The Ontario and Alberta governments have partnered to reduce barriers and encourage the flow of labour between one another. Skilled trades workers are in short supply 
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