The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada. [...] work of stakeholders and institutions, including post-secondary institutions, employers, coordinating bodies, learners, and gov- How well-positioned are employers to hire, ernments, all working on skills and labour challenges in a given region or sector) exists to support the development of the skilled and to offer training and supports? and capable workforce needed. [...] 6 | PLACE Centre | Skills needs for mass timber production and adoption in British Columbia: Summary for policymakers In the DACH region, most of the well-established mass timber What should be prioritized to improve manufacturers started as small family-run small and medium-sized the skills ecosystem for mass timber in enterprises (SMEs), such as sawmills, and gradually diversified into a variety. [...] Attract more employers to Northern BC What coordinating bodies exist, and what role The biggest gap in the current skills ecosystem in North-Eastern can they play? BC is the lack of mass timber manufacturers, and attracting employers both within mass timber manufacturing, as well as • Coordinating bodies are groups that exist to improve the advanced wood processing and engineered wood manufactur-. [...] BC’s low-carbon future: Identifying the skills and workforce needs of British Columbia’s growing mass timber sector, and Making mass timber in Northern BC: An evaluation of While many stakeholders in the mass timber space, including in readiness of workers and policies for producing more mass manufacturing and construction, perceive it as a relatively niche timber products in North-Eastern British.
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