A new board of directors for B.C.’s Industry Training Authority (ITA) was appointed on Monday by Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour. The new board will be responsible for building stronger partnerships with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships as part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.
The new ITA board will begin implementation of the 29 recommendations resulting from the independent review of the ITA conducted by Jessica McDonald, and will be accountable for outcomes that are evidence-based and demand driven. This means ensuring B.C.’s trades training system is ready to meet the labour market demand for workers throughout the province, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and other growing resources industries.
Gwyn Morgan, founding CEO of EnCana Corporation and recognized as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year and Canada’s Most Respected CEO, has accepted the position of chair of the ITA. Morgan has asked to waive the usual treasury board directives for remuneration for board members for himself, and instead will be paid $1/year for his service.
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is the Crown Corporation responsible for leading B.C.’s trades training system, including developing and implementing training programs and services that respond to industry need, and issuing Red Seal and other trades credentials to qualified workers.