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Employee Portal

Company policies, safety training, forms, and resources for the HCMI team.

Employee Access

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Resources

Welcome to the HCMI Employee Portal

Everything you need in one place — company policies, safety certifications, training materials, forms, and team updates. If you can't find what you're looking for, contact the office.

Company Life & Announcements

News

Company Newsletter — Current Issue

Monthly update featuring project highlights, new hires, upcoming events, and a message from leadership.

Monthly
Event

Upcoming Events & Company Calendar

BBQs, safety stand-downs, holiday schedule, training days, and team-building events — mark your calendar.

Events
News

Project Spotlight

A closer look at a current or recently completed HCMI project — challenges, milestones, and the team behind it.

Feature
Award

Employee Recognition & Awards

Celebrating outstanding contributions — safety champions, years of service milestones, and peer-nominated awards.

Recognition
News

New Hires & Team Updates

Welcome aboard — meet the newest members of the HCMI team and learn about role changes and promotions.

Team
Ref

Employee Suggestion Box

Share your ideas for improving safety, processes, workplace culture, or anything else — anonymous submissions welcome.

Feedback
News

Community Involvement & Charity Events

HCMI's community initiatives — Habitat for Humanity builds, church volunteer days, and local sponsorship updates.

Community
Photo

Photo Gallery — Recent Projects & Events

Browse photos from recent job sites, company events, and team milestones — submit your own for the next update.

Gallery
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Confidential counselling, mental health support, financial advice, and family services — available 24/7 at no cost to you and your family.

Wellness
News

Safety Record & Stats Dashboard

Track our company-wide safety performance — days without lost-time injury, near-miss trends, and quarterly safety goals.

Safety

Company Policies & HR

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Employee Handbook

Code of conduct, company expectations, dress code, and workplace standards.

Required ReadingMandatory
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Employment Standards Overview (ESA)

Hours of work, overtime, breaks, statutory holidays, and vacation entitlements under Ontario law.

Compliance
Pol

Vacation & Time-Off Policy

Vacation entitlement, statutory holidays, sick days, and personal leave procedures.

HR
Pol

Benefits Information

Health and dental coverage, group insurance, RRSP information, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) details.

Benefits
Pol

Workplace Harassment & Violence Prevention

Policy and procedures under OHSA Bill 168. Reporting process, investigation procedures, and support resources.

ComplianceMandatory
Pol

AODA Accessibility Policy

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance, customer service standards, and accommodation procedures.

ComplianceMandatory
Pol

Privacy Policy (PIPEDA)

Employee data handling, personal information protection, and privacy rights.

Compliance
Pol

Drug & Alcohol Policy

Zero-tolerance policy, testing procedures, and support resources for substance-related concerns.

Safety
Pol

Pay Schedule & Payroll Information

Pay periods, direct deposit setup, T4 timelines, ROE process, and CRA deductions overview.

Payroll
Pol

Progressive Discipline Policy

Verbal and written warnings, suspension procedures, and termination process.

HR
Pol

Company Vehicle & Equipment Policy

Personal use rules, fuel cards, accident reporting, daily inspection requirements, and insurance.

Operations
Pol

Inclement Weather & Office Closure Policy

Procedures for site shutdowns, office closures, and communication during severe weather events.

Operations

Safety Training (OHSA)

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Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training

OHSA-mandated basic awareness training covering worker rights, employer duties, and how to identify hazards on construction sites.

OHSA Required
Req

Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training

Required training for all supervisors on their legal duties under the OHSA, including due diligence and enforcement responsibilities.

OHSA Required
Req

WHMIS 2015 (GHS) Training

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training — understanding safety data sheets, labels, and chemical hazard classifications.

OHSA Required
Cert

Working at Heights Training

MOL-approved training for anyone working at heights of 3 metres or more. Covers fall protection systems, equipment inspection, and rescue planning.

MOL Approved
Cert

Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification

Part 1 and Part 2 certification training for JHSC members — hazard identification, workplace inspections, and committee responsibilities.

Certification
Cert

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED (Level C)

Two-day certification course covering emergency response, wound care, CPR, and AED operation. Required for designated first-aiders on each site.

Certification
Train

Confined Space Entry & Rescue Procedures

Training on atmospheric testing, entry permits, attendant duties, and emergency rescue for work in confined spaces per O. Reg. 632/05.

Site Safety
Train

Scaffold & Elevated Work Platform Safety

Erection, inspection, and use of scaffolding systems and aerial lifts (boom, scissor). Covers daily inspections and load ratings.

Site Safety
Train

Trenching & Excavation Safety

Soil classification, shoring requirements, sloping, and daily inspection procedures for excavation work per O. Reg. 213/91.

Site Safety
Train

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Controlling hazardous energy sources during maintenance and servicing of equipment and electrical systems.

Site Safety
Train

Propane & Temporary Heating Safety

Safe handling, storage, and operation of propane-fired heaters used during cold-weather construction — TSSA requirements.

Seasonal
Train

Fire Extinguisher & Hot Work Safety

Fire prevention planning, hot work permits, fire watch duties, and proper use of ABC fire extinguishers on construction sites.

Site Safety
Train

PPE Selection & Proper Use

Hard hats, safety glasses, high-vis, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and respiratory equipment — selection, fit testing, and maintenance.

Site Safety
Ref

WSIB Reporting & Return-to-Work Guide

How to report workplace injuries to the WSIB, early and safe return-to-work planning, and modified duties documentation.

WSIB
Ref

Emergency Response & Evacuation Plan

Site-specific emergency procedures including muster points, emergency contacts, severe weather protocols, and medical emergency response.

Emergency
Ref

Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention

OHSA Bill 168 compliance — policies, reporting procedures, investigation process, and worker rights regarding workplace violence and harassment.

OHSA Required
Ref

Noise & Silica Dust Exposure Control

Monitoring requirements, engineering controls, PPE selection, and health surveillance for noise and respirable crystalline silica per O. Reg. 490/09.

Health Hazards

Skills Training & Professional Development

Phase 1 General Knowledge & Cross-Project Skills 6 articles
Train

Blueprint Reading & Construction Drawings

Sheet organization & numbering, scales & dimensions, architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical drawings, specifications & CSI MasterFormat, shop drawings, RFIs, and as-built documentation.

GeneralNew
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Site Management & Layout

Blueprint reading, specification interpretation, total station & GPS layout, quality control inspection, daily logs, progress photos, punch lists & as-builts.

GeneralNew
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Equipment Operation

Excavators, backhoes, skid-steers, dozers, loaders, compactors, concrete pumps, mobile cranes, aerial work platforms, asphalt pavers & dump trucks.

GeneralNew
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Hoisting & Rigging

Crane signalling (hand & radio), wire rope, synthetic & chain slings, rigging hardware, spreader bars, lift planning, forklift & telehandler operation, crane operations.

GeneralNew
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Scaffolding & Access

Frame & system scaffold erection, inspection & dismantling, scissor & boom lifts, swing stages, mast climbers, fall protection systems, harness & lanyard use.

GeneralNew
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Winter Construction

Temporary enclosures & heating, cold weather concrete & masonry, temperature monitoring, frost protection, ground thawing, CO monitoring & winter road maintenance.

GeneralNew
Phase 2 Site Work 5 articles
Train

Modern Survey Layout & Control

Total stations, GPS/GNSS RTK, robotic layout, machine control, laser levels, BIM-to-field workflows, and drone surveying for modern site layout.

Site WorkNew
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Demolition & Abatement

Selective & structural demolition, concrete sawcutting, asbestos awareness & abatement (Type 1/2/3), lead paint, mould remediation, silica control & salvage.

Site WorkNew
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Excavation & Underground Utilities

Open cut & trench excavation, shoring systems, storm & sanitary sewer, water mains, municipal service connections, road cuts, gas & hydro coordination, utility locating, backfilling & compaction.

Site WorkNew
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Dewatering, Shoring & Excavation Support

Wellpoint systems, deep wells, soldier pile walls, sheet piling, secant walls, soil nailing, excavation monitoring, and Ontario regulatory requirements.

Site WorkNew
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Earthwork, Grading & Compaction

Soil classification, grading techniques, compaction equipment selection, Proctor testing, field density testing, and Ontario granular specifications.

Site WorkNew
Phase 3 Foundations & Concrete 4 articles
Train

Concrete Formwork & Reinforcement

Footing, wall, column & elevated slab formwork, rebar tying, lap splices, mechanical couplers, embedded items, waterstop, and vapour barriers.

FoundationsNew
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Concrete Placement, Finishing & Curing

Pump, crane & chute placement, vibration, screeding, power trowelling, broom finishing, curing methods, sawcutting, and form stripping.

FoundationsNew
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Concrete Testing, Precast & Specialty

Slump & air testing, cylinder sampling, mix design basics, hot & cold weather concreting, precast installation, and decorative finishing.

FoundationsNew
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Waterproofing, Dampproofing & Sealants

Below-grade sheet & fluid-applied waterproofing, dampproofing, traffic toppings, caulking & sealant application, drainage boards, and church basement waterproofing.

FoundationsNew
Phase 4 Structure 6 articles
Train

Structural Steel Erection & Bolting

Column & beam setting, high-strength bolting, metal deck, shear studs, joist erection, steel stairs, rigging, and alignment with Leica TS16.

StructureNew
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Welding, Cutting & Steel Finishing

SMAW, GMAW, FCAW & GTAW welding, oxy-fuel & plasma cutting, CWB certification, weld inspection, defects, symbols, and preheat requirements.

StructureNew
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Precast Floor Slabs

Hollow-core slab delivery & erection, bearing details, keyway grouting, composite topping, core fills, field openings, and quality control.

StructureNew
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Wood Wall Framing & General Carpentry

Platform framing, wall layout, floor systems, sheathing, blocking & backing, structural timber & glulam, and church-specific framing challenges including tall walls, baptistry, and stage construction.

StructureNew
Train

Steel Stud & Heavy Gauge Steel Framing

Light gauge interior partitions, fire-rated and sound-rated assemblies, deflection tracks, structural heavy gauge framing, headers and jambs, connections to concrete, and fastener selection.

StructureNew
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Roof Framing — Trusses & Conventional Rafters

Engineered trusses (scissor, common, hip sets), TPIC bracing, crane setting, conventional rafter framing, hip & valley layout, snow loads, ventilation, and fall protection.

StructureNew
Phase 5 Building Envelope 5 articles
Train

Curtain Wall Framing & Building Envelope

Non-load-bearing exterior wall systems, clip angle connections, deflection details, continuous insulation, air and vapour barriers, cladding support, brick veneer, metal panel systems, and window integration.

EnvelopeNew
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Building Envelope Systems

Air barriers, vapour retarders, batt & rigid & spray foam insulation, windows, curtain wall, metal & fibre cement cladding, rain screens, EIFS, and sub-girt systems.

EnvelopeNew
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Roofing Systems & Installation

TPO, EPDM, PVC, BUR & modified bitumen membranes, standing seam & exposed-fastener metal roofing, flashing, insulation, drains, skylights, and green roof systems.

EnvelopeNew
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Exterior Finishes — Siding, Soffit, Trim & Coatings

Vinyl, fibre cement & metal cladding, soffit & fascia, exterior trim, EIFS, masonry veneer support, exterior painting & coatings, sealants & joint treatment.

EnvelopeNew
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Masonry — Block, Brick & Stone

CMU block laying, face brick, natural & manufactured stone veneer, mortar mixing, reinforced masonry, cavity wall construction, flashing, weep holes & joint tooling.

EnvelopeNew
Phase 6 Mechanical & Electrical Rough-In 5 articles
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Plumbing Systems & Piping

Copper soldering & brazing, steel pipe threading, plastic pipe systems (PVC/PEX/ABS), cast iron, grooved pipe, underground rough-in, fixtures, and backflow prevention.

Mech/ElecNew
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HVAC Ductwork, Equipment & Controls

Sheet metal duct fabrication & installation, HVAC equipment setting, refrigerant piping, controls wiring, pipe & duct insulation, and air balancing.

Mech/ElecNew
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Gas, Fire Protection & Mechanical Specialties

Gas piping & TSSA compliance, fire sprinkler systems, hydronic & radiant heating, water heaters & boilers, kitchen exhaust, and medical gas.

Mech/ElecNew
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Electrical Power & Distribution

Conduit bending & installation, wire pulling, panels & switchgear, transformers, lighting, receptacles, generators, motors, grounding & bonding.

Mech/ElecNew
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Fire Alarm, Data & Building Systems

Fire alarm installation & ULC-S537 verification, structured data cabling, security system rough-in, and building automation integration.

Mech/ElecNew
Phase 7 Interior Finishes 5 articles
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Drywall, Painting & Wall Finishes

Drywall hanging & finishing (Levels 0–5), interior & exterior painting, primers & sheens, specialty coatings & textures, commercial wallcovering, and specialty wall finishes.

FinishesNew
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Doors — Frames, Hardware & Fire-Rated Assemblies

Exterior & interior doors, hollow metal frames, door hardware (locksets, closers, hinges), fire-rated assemblies, acoustic doors, accessible door requirements, and automatic entrance systems.

FinishesNew
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Finish Carpentry & Millwork

Trim & mouldings, cabinetry installation, custom millwork, wood stairs & handrails, wainscoting, church-specific millwork (pulpits, baptistry, pew platforms), and architectural woodwork standards.

FinishesNew
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Flooring, Tile & Stone Installation

Subfloor preparation & moisture testing, VCT, sheet vinyl, carpet, hardwood, epoxy & resinous coatings, sport flooring, ceramic & porcelain tile, natural stone, large format tile, waterproofing, grout, and transitions.

FinishesNew
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Specialties — Ceilings, Accessories & Access Flooring

Acoustic ceiling tile (ACT) systems, specialty ceilings, access flooring, washroom accessories & partitions, window treatments, signage & wayfinding, and AODA accessibility requirements.

FinishesNew
Phase 8 Church-Specific Systems 2 articles
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Church AV Systems — Audio, Video, Lighting & Broadcast

Sanctuary audio & speaker placement, video projection & LED walls, stage lighting & DMX, live streaming infrastructure, AV rack rooms, conduit & cable, hearing assist, and commissioning.

ChurchNew
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Specialty Church Construction

Sanctuary acoustics, baptistry construction, steeples & bell towers, stained glass, AV/sound systems, stage & platform, commercial kitchen, gymnasium, large-span roof structures.

ChurchNew
Phase 9 Site Finishing & Closeout 2 articles
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Landscaping & Site Finishing

Final grading, sod & seeding, interlock pavers, curbs & sidewalks, asphalt paving, parking lot striping, irrigation, landscape lighting & fencing.

CloseoutNew
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Quality Control & Testing

Concrete & soil testing, welding inspection, air barrier & roof leak testing, plumbing & sprinkler pressure tests, fire alarm verification, commissioning & firestopping.

CloseoutNew
Coming Soon Additional Training Resources 10 items
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Blueprint Reading & Construction Drawings

Interpreting architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings — scales, symbols, sections, and detail references.

Technical
Train

Construction Project Management Fundamentals

Scheduling, cost control, change order management, and contract administration for site supervisors and project coordinators.

Management
Train

Ontario Building Code Essentials

Key OBC provisions for commercial construction — Part 3 (fire protection), Part 4 (structural), Part 5 (environmental), and Part 7 (plumbing).

Technical
Train

Estimating & Quantity Takeoff Skills

Measuring drawings, performing quantity takeoffs, and preparing cost estimates for bidding and budgeting purposes.

Technical
Train

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Inspection checklists, deficiency tracking, concrete testing, steel verification, and documentation standards for commercial projects.

Quality
Train

Construction Software Training

Getting started with project management, estimating, and scheduling software used on HCMI projects (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam).

Software
Train

Client Communication & Relationship Management

Best practices for church client communications — progress updates, managing expectations, and handling sensitive congregational dynamics.

Soft Skills
Train

Leadership & Supervisory Skills

Coaching, conflict resolution, delegation, and team motivation for field supervisors and aspiring project managers.

Leadership
Cert

Gold Seal Certification (CCA)

Information and support for pursuing Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal designation — Superintendent, Estimator, or Project Manager streams.

Certification
Cert

LEED & Sustainable Building Practices

Green building fundamentals, energy-efficient construction methods, and preparation for LEED Green Associate accreditation.

Certification
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Tuition Reimbursement & Education Support

How to apply for HCMI's tuition reimbursement program — eligible courses, approval process, and reimbursement limits.

Benefits
Ref

Apprenticeship & Mentorship Program

Pairing new hires with experienced tradespeople — program structure, milestone tracking, and journeyperson sign-off requirements.

Development

Forms & Templates

Form

Time Sheet — Weekly

Standard weekly timesheet for recording hours by project, including overtime, travel time, and supervisor sign-off.

Payroll
Form

Expense Reimbursement Form

Submit receipts for project-related expenses — fuel, materials, meals, and accommodation with manager approval.

Finance
Form

Vacation & Leave Request

Submit time-off requests for vacation, personal days, or unpaid leave. Routes to your direct supervisor for approval.

HR
Form

Incident / Near-Miss Report

Report workplace injuries, near-miss events, or hazardous conditions. Required within 24 hours per HCMI safety policy.

Safety
Form

Daily Site Inspection Checklist

Superintendent's daily walkthrough checklist — housekeeping, fall protection, electrical, excavation, PPE compliance, and hazard notes.

Safety
Form

Toolbox Talk Record

Record daily toolbox talks — topic covered, date, presenter, and worker attendance sign-off sheet.

Safety
Form

Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection

Daily circle-check form for company trucks and vehicles — tires, brakes, lights, fluids, and defect reporting per MTO requirements.

Fleet
Form

Equipment / Tool Sign-Out Log

Track company tools and equipment issued to workers — item, serial number, date out, date returned, and condition notes.

Operations
Form

Change Order Request Template

Document scope changes with cost impact, schedule impact, and client/owner approval — standard format for all HCMI projects.

Project
Form

Deficiency List / Punch List

Track incomplete or deficient work items during walkthroughs — location, description, responsible trade, and completion date.

Quality
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Meeting Minutes Template

Standard format for site meetings and client meetings — attendees, agenda items, decisions, action items, and next meeting date.

Project
Tmpl

Site Progress Photo Log

Template for organizing weekly progress photos — date, location, description, and project milestone reference.

Documentation
Form

New Hire Information Package

Onboarding paperwork — emergency contacts, direct deposit, T4 tax forms, benefits enrollment, and policy acknowledgements.

HR

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