The following numbers are the total workforce numbers and include workers working off the dam site area, workers working from home and/or workers who may have been on site at any one time in that month, who may have been on days off for other periods of time. Not all workers listed below were on site or in camp at one time.
The latest employment statistics show that there were 6,069 total workers on the Site C project in June 2023. • Of the total workers, 3,947 were from British Columbia, or 65%.
There were 977 workers on site from the Peace River Regional District — that’s 19% of the construction and non-construction contractor’s workforce.
As with any construction project, the number of workers — and the proportion from any particular location — will vary month-to-month and also reflects the seasonal nature of construction work.
Apprentices As with any construction project, the number of apprentices will vary depending on the type work being performed. As construction progresses, there will be additional opportunities for apprentices on the project.
The number of apprentices employed on the project changed from 323 in May 2023, to 310 during the month of June 2023. International workers For some of the major project components of Site C, BC Hydro has contracted with companies who have substantial global expertise. During the month of June 2023, there were no workers in specialized positions working for Site C construction and non-construction contractors, who were subject to the Labour Market Impact Assessment process under the federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Additionally, there were 56 management and professionals working for Site C construction and non-construction contractors through the federal International Mobility Program.
There were 539 Indigenous people working for Site C. The number of Indigenous people was provided by on-site construction and non-construction contractors that have a contractual requirement to report on Indigenous inclusion in their workforce. Workers voluntarily self-declare their Indigenous status to their employer.
There were 595 women working for Site C construction and non-construction contractors. The number of women was provided by on-site construction and non-construction contractors that have a contractual requirement to report on the number of women in their workforce.
