The association was given responsibility for the employer-employee relationship, including contract negotiation, general administration and contract interpretation, and labour dispute resolution. In all our work, we attach particular importance to the health of our employees and safety issues. The formwork industry is very proud of the professional and creative skills of our craftsmen and our excellent performance for high quality work. The association is committed to maintaining and enhancing our reputation for quality management and the development of state-of-the-art management systems. It makes sense that an industry as large and important as Ontario`s construction industry is at the forefront of innovation in technology, project management, materials development, systems and techniques. The Ontario Formwork Association has been innovative in all of these areas, and our member companies are generally recognized as leaders in the field, both at home and abroad. Most of our work is done in the province of Ontario, although our members have worked in other Canadian provinces, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Western Europe and The Middle East countries. Ontario is Canada`s largest province and construction is its largest industry with a surplus of $25 billion per year focused on the construction industry. Construction employs 12 per cent of Ontario`s workforce. In a highly competitive industry within a free market economy, high-quality work and highly effective management skills are essential not only for success, but also for survival.
The association`s mission is to protect and enhance the industry`s leadership and reputation for excellence. For this reason, we encourage, promote and actively participate in education and training programs to constantly improve and improve the skills of management and employees, in order to keep abreast of changes and innovations in the industry. The Ontario Formwork Association has an excellent track record and we intend to maintain and expand that roadmap by addressing the challenges of international trade and the growing global marketplace.
