Casa Loma Campus of George Brown College in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of George Brown College)
Citing a booming construction sector and high demand for certified building officials in Ontario, George Brown College (GBC) has opened applications for its Building Code Skills Development Program, a free, 16-week training initiative designed to fast-track new talent into high-demand roles in the public sector.
Developed in partnership with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) and GBC’s Community Partnerships Office, the program provides learners with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to launch a career as a municipal building official, a profession the school says is vital to keeping pace with Ontario’s growth.
Graduates of the program will receive a Building Officials Fundamentals Certificate from GBC and will be prepared to write the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s BCIN exams. Those who pass are eligible to receive the OBOA’s Building Code Qualified certification in Housing.
The program has start dates in September and November this year, and includes four weeks focused on workplace culture, occupational communication and job readiness, followed by 12 weeks of technical training on the building code through GBC’s School of Continuing Education.
Participants also receive one year of ongoing career support, including job search assistance, networking and access to exclusive municipal job listings via OBOA.
“This program is about more than just training, it’s about real pathways to employment,” said Joseph Sirianni, director of corporate training at the College’s Centre for Continuing Education. “We’re proud to offer training that meets the evolving needs of Ontario’s building industry, while also building meaningful careers.”
George Brown has been the official training provider for building code courses and manuals on behalf of Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing since 2015. The longstanding OBOA partnership opens doors for graduates, giving them exposure in the field and support beyond graduation.
