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Bridge to Construction Management

Bridge to Construction Management (BCM) is a professional bridging program offered in collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Employment Ontario, and Seneca Polytechnic.

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About the Program

This six-week bridging program offers a focused and modern approach to skills development for internationally trained professionals pursuing careers in the non-regulated construction management sector. It includes pre-employment training, essential Canadian workplace skills, and hands-on technical instruction designed to launch or elevate careers in construction management in Ontario. This program is open to Ontario residents only.

Why Choose This Program

• Learn about the Canadian construction management industry, including relevant legislation, policies, and workplace standards.
• Explore a variety of job roles across both public and private sectors.
• Fill knowledge and skill gaps in Ontario construction standards, scheduling, safety regulations, administration, quality control, and specialized roles.
• Apply learning through a capstone project, where participants work in teams to present solutions and recommendations to an executive panel.
• Participate in a work placement or internship with Canadian organizations to gain practical experience.
• Build the foundation for licensing and certification in roles such as Site Supervisor, Scheduler, Health & Safety Officer, Construction Administrator, Quality Control Inspector, and Residential Inspector.
• Complete training as a Seneca Polytechnic student and connect with top construction management employers across Ontario and Canada.
• Access mentoring opportunities and network with industry professionals, recruiters, and hiring experts.
• Attend weekday classes, which allow flexibility for weekend responsibilities and personal development.

Eligibility

Be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario
Possess international education and work experience in one or more of the following:
- Civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or architectural engineering
- Project management or construction management
Have language proficiency at or above Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6
Fall under one of the following immigration categories:
- Permanent resident
- Naturalized Canadian citizen
- Approved Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) applicant (excluding the international student stream)
- Refugee claimant with a 900-series Social Insurance Number (SIN) and open work permit
- Visitor under federal emergency travel measures (for example, Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel) with a 900-series SIN and open work permit
- Temporary foreign worker with IRCC approval in principle for permanent residency

Learning Mode

The BCM program is delivered in a hybrid format, with both virtual and in-person classes from Monday to Friday.

Program Length

Four weeks of training and two weeks of pre-employment preparation:

Week 1: Pre-employment (Part 1)
Week 2: Ontario Construction Standards
Week 3: Scheduling and Safety Standards
Week 4: Construction Administration and Quality Control
Week 5: Specialized Roles and Integration
Week 6: Pre-employment (Part 2)

Note: The weekly topic sequence may vary, but the overall curriculum and training hours will remain consistent.

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Current immigration status in Canada?

Have you lived in Canada for less than five years?

Is your language proficiency at CLB Level 6 or higher?

Do you have international (outside of Canada) post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, or a related field (for example, architecture, project management, civil works)?

Do you have international (outside of Canada) work experience in construction management, engineering, or a related field (for example, architecture, project management, civil works)?

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Scope of Learning

• Construction management landscape in Canada

• Overview of non-regulated construction jobs and their characteristics

• Skills assessment for Ontario-based, non-regulated roles

• Interview preparation for the Canadian construction sector

• Introduction to specialized construction management positions

Career Options

Commercial construction manager
Project coordinator, site supervisor, construction project manager
General, housing, industrial, or residential construction manager
Estimator, cost estimator, principal estimator
Administrative officer, services coordinator, document controller
Operations controller — construction
Construction support roles (for example, material handler, construction foreperson)
Construction consultant, business management consultant, community relations manager

Program Fee

There is a fee for this program. Participants may be eligible for Ontario Bridge Training Program bursaries. Please call (416) 741-8714 or email our staff for more details.