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Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) CEO, Brian Barron, discusses all things related to Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector with professionals from across the industry. An educational industry podcast that addresses varying topics, challenges, and opportunities within Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector. Episodes will feature leaders from across the industry to explore different subject matter. It is our hope that listeners find these short podcast episodes engaging, thought-provoking, and digestible.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOntario Construction Secretariat (OCS) CEO, Brian Barron, discusses all things related to Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector with professionals from across the industry. An educational industry podcast that addresses varying topics, challenges, and opportunities within Ontario's unionized ICI construction sector. Episodes will feature leaders from across the industry to explore different subject matter.
OCS Talks is hosted by Ontario Construction Secretariat. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ontario’s ICI Construction Outlook: Forecasting Labour Demand, Major Projects, and Market Uncertainty with BuildForce Canada" (22 June 2026, 52 minutes), "Building Better Policy: Why Advisory Councils Matter in Ontario Construction" (20 May 2026, 56 minutes), and "Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: A Conversation with Skills Ontario’s CEO" (27 April 2026, 34 minutes).
OCS Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for OCS Talks is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. OCS Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. OCS Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for OCS Talks are Commercial Building Construction. OCS Talks has a business audience.
Ontario Construction Secretariat hosts OCS Talks, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Ontario’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, fueled by major transit expansions, energy investments, healthcare infrastructure...
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Construction is one of Ontario’s most important economic engines, but it’s also one of the province’s most complex and constantly evolving industries. Effective construction policy cannot be developed in isolation...
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<p>Today’s conversation is all about the future of skilled trades and how we inspire the next generation to be part of it. With rapid advancement in technology, we don’t know what jobs will exist and be created but...
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This episode focuses on the 2026 Contractor Outlook Survey. Each year, the survey provides a real-time snapshot of what contractors are experiencing, what’s driving confidence, what risks are emerging, and how the...
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<p>Procurement is more than a buzzword. It’s a process that defines how projects are built and ultimately how successful they have become. </p> <p>In this episode of OCS talks, we at today’s construction landscape and...
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<p> On this episode of OCS Talks, Brian sits down with Nickie Lavoie and Karen Pullen to discuss how they got their start in the construction industry, how far women have come in the trades, and the work still ahead...
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Construction is an industry built on pride, resilience and getting the job done. Often under intense pressure, long hours, and physically demanding conditions. But behind all of this, many workers are quietly struggling...
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Construction is no stranger to associations, and for good reason. Construction is complicated, it often requires different levels of advocacy and expertise to navigate Ontario’s marketplace. Most have one thing in...
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Steel is one of the most critical materials in any project, so to say any disruption in supply chain would be an understatement. All of us are familiar with the current tariffs and the uncertainty they have caused, but...
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<p>There are several things that make a project successful in the eye of the owner, but quality and professionalism are at the top of that list. </p> <p>Unfortunately, many project owners dread the thought of building a...
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<p>Training is one of the most crucial elements to consider when selecting the right people to build a project. An unqualified worker installing material or equipment will lead to costly errors or long-term warranty...
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<p>The collective bargaining process in unionized construction is an important institution. Generally, the discussions are productive with the goal of both labour and management benefitting from a new agreement. But...
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<p>Labour relations can be a delicate balance in the construction industry. Many factors influence how successful labour relations operates in construction; everything from economic conditions, to regional influences...
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<p>The unionized Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction sector in Ontario continues to see opportunity—but not without risks. In this episode of OCS Talks, Brian Barron is joined by BuildForce...
Recent guests on OCS Talks. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
BuildForce Canada
Skills Ontario
De Novo treatment centre
The Constructions Employers Coordinating Council of Ontario
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