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.
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.
Program Benefits
- 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
Program Delivery & Duration
The BCM program is delivered in a hybrid format, with both virtual and in-person classes from Monday to Friday.
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.
Additional Program Details
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 for more details.
