After graduating from Sherbrook University with a Degree in Civil Engineering, Normand spent five years with a specialised contractor before beginning his twenty-one-year career with Pomerleau at the start of its expansion in the Civil & Infrastructure sector.
Since then, Normand has taken on a variety of roles including Project Manager and Project Director, and has successfully completed many complex projects such as marine infrastructure, bridges, wastewater, industrial and wind farms.
As Regional Vice President, Normand is responsible for the continued expansion of Pomerleau’s Civil & Infrastructure division into Western Canada and has been at the forefront of its growth over the last seven years.
Normand continues to proudly develop Pomerleau’s brand in Vancouver, BC and is responsible for over 250 employees working on over $700 million of projects with prominent clients such as Defence Construction Canada and Metro Vancouver.
In her role at Pomerleau as Vice President, Pre-Construction – APEX, Magda is part of a centralized team leading the pursuit of Design-Build projects procured through alternative delivery models.
Magda holds a Master in Environment and Business (MEB) and an Undergraduate degree in Urban Planning (BES), both from the University of Waterloo.
Her experience encompasses a wide portfolio of delivering healthcare and transit infrastructure procurements, including commercial structuring and re-evaluating contractual risk management and allocation. Her experience includes the first major smart hospital in Ontario delivered through the DBFM model, as well as extensive work on the GO Transit Expansion program in partnership with Metrolinx.
At Pomerleau, Magda is instrumental in enabling the company’s growth and expansion in building construction across Canada.
Attending the Construction Jobs Expo provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities in the construction industry. network with industry professionals, gain valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements, and develop your knowledge of the sector.
The construction industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities, from architects, engineers, and project managers, to carpenters, electricians, and plumbers. The Construction Jobs Expo provides a unique opportunity to meet with a range of employers, recruitment agencies, and industry professionals who can offer insight into the latest job openings and varied career opportunities in the construction industry.
Networking is an essential part of building a successful career in the construction industry. You will have the chance to network with peers and professionals in the industry. It is an ideal opportunity to make valuable connections, build relationships and learn from other professionals.
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies, regulations, and best practices emerging. The Construction Jobs Expo features seminars and talks from industry leaders that will provide you with a deeper understanding of the construction industry, help you develop new skills, and bring you up to speed with all the new technologies and best practices.
The expo offers a chance to get personalized career advice from recruitment experts and industry professionals. A number of start your own business experts will be on hand offering advice and support networks.
The Construction Jobs Expo is an ideal opportunity to get a firsthand look at the latest industry trends, developments and advancements. The Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
Register now to attend the Construction Jobs Expo and take the next step building a rewarding and fulfilling career in the construction industry.
Barney qualified as a quantity surveyor from Technical University Dublin in 1998. Initially working with SIAC Construction as part of their small contracts division, he then moved on to large infrastructure projects. Barney then relocated to the United States where he worked on commercial, industrial and residential projects ranging from logistical parks to city infill multi storey projects. Barney has been based back in Ireland since 2008 and has been involved in projects utilizing multiple build methodologies, including RC, structural steel, masonry, off-site modular and precast. In his current role, Barney leads a diverse building team which has and continues to deliver units to local authorities and approved housing bodies.
We are happy to announce that King & Moffatt will be exhibiting, as well as recruiting, at Construction Jobs Expo. Meet their team between 10am and 4pm on May 13th at the RDS. Get your FREE TICKET right here.
They're an award winning Mechanical & Electrical Contractors who are in business for over 40 years, operating through Ireland, UK and Mainland Europe. Through their valued directly employed workforce, they provide both private and public clients with a complete electrical and mechanical service from design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities
They're construction partners who are passionate about what they do and their partners success.
Furthermore, they have a long tradition of excellence, hard work, and can-do attitude when providing building services to the industry
They provide many different services.
They undertake all genres of electrical installations. With their years of experience, knowledge and competent workforce they can provide a complete installation right through from design to handover and maintenance.
Their mechanical division covers all areas of installation including ventilation, Air Conditioning, Heating & Cooling Systems
Their BIM Design Engineers are designing new projects daily, they're able to provide clients with a one stop shop for all building services needs
Some of their clients have included Cadbury, Dawn Meats, Kepak, DAA
They have between 400-500 employees and are currently recruiting due to continuous growth. They have full time permanent positions. Furthermore, they offer an Apprenticeship programme as they believe apprenticeships are a vital way for people who want to be involved in the construction industry to learn trades while they are on the jobs.
They also have lots of opportunities for graduates and undergraduates to join K&M at different stage of education allowing a bright future to be built with K&M Building Services
We are delighted to have Walls Construction join our careers fair again. You can chat with their recruitment team on May 13th in the RDS' Industries Hall. Register for FREE ADMISSION here.
If you work with Walls you will join a company that understands the value of teamwork. It is also one where effort, commitment, and the willingness to go the extra mile is acknowledged and rewarded and when this happens apart from sharing in their success you will be provided with opportunities for additional responsibility and promotion.
Furthermore, Walls encourage innovation and creativity, different ways of looking at things and coming up with solutions to the everyday challenges that work provides. Their teams include some of the best professionals working in the Irish construction sector, managing an array of projects that are both interesting and technically challenging so that they provide considerable career development experience.
Are you thinking of moving or coming home to Ireland?
Walls Construction Limited is hiring, and they have a number of positions which you can discuss with their recruitment team at Construction Jobs Expo on May 13th at the RDS in Dublin.
With a solid pipeline of work, almost 400 staff and a turnover of €475m in 2022, Walls is a place where you can build your long-term future.
It's time to come home.
Construction Work and Skills week will take place from 5 -12 May 2023. The Department of Social Protection will host a series of events at various locations throughout the country. These events will provide opportunities to find out more and apply for job vacancies available in the construction and associated sectors. The events will also include tours of Educational Training Board (ETB) facilities, information days on Apprenticeships and details of an upcoming Construction Site Ready Course. Employers will also be available to discuss current job vacancies and the many opportunities available for career development in the construction sector.
Below you can find information on the events arranged according to Region and Date. The links will take you to the registration site so that you can book a place and register for the event.
| County | Title/Details | Time | Venue | Date |
| Dublin | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 10.30am | Loughlinstown ETB, Wyattville Rd, Ballybrack, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 YC66 | 12/May |
| Dublin (Finglas) | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 11am | Finglas ETB, Poppintree Industrial Estate, Jamestown Rd, Finglas, Dublin 11 | 10/May |
| Dublin (Tallaght) | Future Building | 10am to 3pm | National Basketball Arena Tallaght | 5/May |
| Kildare | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 11am | DDLETB Tallaght Training Centre, Third Ave, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Dublin 24 | 9/ May |
| County | Title/Details | Time | Venue | Date | |
| Athlone Westmeath | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 10am to 1pm | Athone Training Centre, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 X985 | 9/May | |
| Ennis | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 10.30am to 1pm | ETB Ennis Station Road Ennis Co. Clare | 10/May | |
| Galway | Construction and Skills Jobs Fair | 10am to 12.30pm | Connaught hotel, Old Dublin Rd, Galway, H91 K5DD | 9/May | |
| Laois | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 10.30am to 12pm, 2pm to 3.30pm | Employment Services Office, JFL, Portlaoise | 10/May | |
| Mayo | Training and employment opportunities in conjuction with MSLETB, promote apprenticeships and a local stonemason course commencing in July | 10am to 11am, 11.30am to 12.30pm | Ballina Intreo, Govt Buildings, Ballina, Co Mayo (Eircode: F26 T864) | 10/May | |
| North Tipperary | Apprenticeship and training opportunities in construction | 10.30am to 11.30am | Intreo Thurles, Tipperary Technology Park, Racecourse Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 X3X9 | 11/May | |
| Offaly | Construction training with Mount Lucas | 10.30am to 12.30pm | National Construction Training Centre, Mount Lucas, Daingean, Co. Offaly R35 XW10 | 9/May | |
| Offaly | Bus to Mount Lucas Route 1 | 9.30am - Portlaoise Shopping Centre | 10 am - Market Square, Portarlington | 9/May | |
| Offaly | Bus to Mount Lucas Route 2 | 9.30am - Tullamore Court House | 10 am Intreo Centre, Edenderry | 9/May |
| County | Title/Details | Time | Venue | Date |
| Cavan Monaghan Leitrim | Construction Work & Skills Employer Event in collaboration with the Cross Border Partnership | Slieve Russell Hotel & Golf Country Club Cranaghan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan H14FE03 | 16/May | |
| Donegal | Construction Work & Skills Information morning. Meet the Employers and Training providers | 10am to 12.30pm | TBC | 9/May |
| Leitrim | Construction Recruitment Event (In partnership with LDCO | 10am to 11:30am Jobseekers Changers (30) 11.30am to 1pm Ukrainian clients (30) | Intreo Carrick on Shannon , Co Leitrim, N41KD82 | 10/May |
| Louth | Showcase of Regional Skills Training Skills | 10am to 1pm | Regional Skills Training Centre, Coe's Road Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth | 9/May |
| Louth | Construction Work & Skills morning. Meet the employers and training providers | Barbican Centre , St Peters Parish Centre, Drogheda | 8/May | |
| Meath | Construction job and training information session | Newgrange Hotel, Bridge St, Dillonsland, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 A6WV | 11/May | |
| Sligo | Building Opportunities in Construction | 10.30am to 12.30pm | MSLETB NZEB Training Centre, Collooney F91 E161 | 4/May |
| County | Title/Details | Time | Venue | Date |
| Cork Bantry | Apprenticeship Information Event | 3pm to 5pm (TBC) | Cork College of FET Youthreach Centre, Seskin, Bantry Co. Cork, P75 CY26 | 10/May |
| Cork City | Apprenticeship Information Event. Email employer@welfare.ie for more information. | 11.15 am to 12.15pm | G.I. Room, Intreo Centre Hanover Street, Cork City T12 PX62 | 9/May |
| Cork City | Information Session - Construction Site Ready Course. Email employer@welfare.ie for more information. | 12.45pm to 1.45pm | G.I. Room, Intreo Centre Hanover Street, Cork City T12 PX62 | 9/May |
| Cork City | Construction Sector Recruitment and Training Event Cork | 11am to 2pm | Intreo Centre, Hanover Street, Cork, T12 PX62 | 9/May |
| Kilkenny | Jobs and Education Fair | 10am to 1.30pm | Ormonde Hotel Ormonde St, Gardens, Kilkenny | 27/April |
| Limerick | Tour of the ETB training and apprentice centre & information session | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, Raheen Business Park, Cloughkeating Ave, Raheen, Limerick, V94 CV66 | 10/May |
| Waterford | Tour of the ETB Centre for 20 young people interested in Construction. Email employer@welfare.ie for more information. | - | Waterford ETB Centre, Waterford Industrial Park, Cork Rd, Waterford |
Construction Jobs Expo is returning to Dublin in Spring 2023! This careers fair will take place on Saturday, 13th May (10am-4pm) at the RDS. This careers fair will be dedicated to the construction sector and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Construction Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.
What can you expect at Construction Jobs Expo ?
Agenda Stage
Construction Jobs Expo's Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
We look forward to seeing you at Construction Jobs Expo !
CIF is hosting a Directors’ health and safety responsibilities webinar on April 25 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Health and safety laws impose specific obligations on organizations and employers, and directors can be held personally accountable if these obligations are not met. In industries such as construction, where safety risks are inherent, these responsibilities carry significant importance. In essence, board members are jointly and individually responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance. This session will examine these responsibilities and strategies for effectively addressing them.
Speaker: Clare Cashin, Partner, Philip Lee Solicitors
Clare is a partner in the Projects and Construction group of commercial law firm, Philip Lee LLP. She specialises in disputes and regulatory matters within construction. She is a noted health and safety law practitioner in the construction industry, has many years of experience in advising clients and representing them in health and safety prosecutions. She lectures in Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin on the statutory regimes. She sits on the committee of the Health & Safety Lawyers Association of Ireland and contributes to various periodicals on the subject.
The CIF is the Irish construction industry’s representative body. It provides a broad range of services that assist members in navigating the political, business, economic and regulatory environment.
Construction Jobs Expo is returning to Dublin in Spring 2023! This careers fair will take place on Saturday, 13th May (10am-4pm) at the RDS. This careers fair will be dedicated to the construction sector and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Construction Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.
What can you expect at Construction Jobs Expo ?
Agenda Stage
Construction Jobs Expo's Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
We look forward to seeing you at Construction Jobs Expo !
A recommendation for new minimum pay and pension contribution rates for workers in the construction sector has been accepted by the Labour Court.
Neale Richmond, Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business said:
"I am pleased to approve this Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction sector which will commence on 18 September 2023.
"This SEO will provide for increased rates of hourly pay for workers in the construction sector, as well as amendments to the minimum pension contributions. Further increases in pay will commence from 5 August 2023.
New Minimum Pay and Pension Contribution Rates for Workers in the Construction Sector.
"From September 18, craftspeople will see their hourly rate increase to €21.49; those workers in category A, including those with an advanced Scaffolding Card and who have four years’ experience – bank operatives, steel fixers, crane drivers and heavy machine operators will receive €20.86 per hour; and workers in Category B, skilled general operatives with more than two years’ experience, will receive €19.35 per hour.
"This SEO will make a real difference to workers in the sector not only by increasing rates of pay but also by providing certainty for workers. The inclusion of a legally binding disputes procedure will also ensure that any disputes that arise in the sector can be addressed effectively and fairly.
"Apprentices will also benefit from this SEO, with an increase in their legal minimum pay, including time they spend in education.
"Ensuring that our construction industry is strong and dynamic is a priority of the government, as this is crucial to meeting our housing needs. By supporting those workers currently in the industry, as well as ensuring it remains an attractive career for young people, we can ensure that the high standard of talent and skills we have in the industry will remain into the future."
In accordance with the requirements of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2015, Minister Richmond has referred the matter before the Houses of the Oireachtas to seek a resolution approving the making of an Order giving effect to the recommendations.
Construction Jobs Expo is returning to Dublin in Spring 2023! This careers fair will take place on Saturday, 13th May (10am-4pm) at the RDS. This careers fair will be dedicated to the construction sector and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Construction Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.
What can you expect at Construction Jobs Expo ?
Agenda Stage
Construction Jobs Expo's Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.
We look forward to seeing you at Construction Jobs Expo !
