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Parliament Crane Operators Face Unique Challenges
Canadian crane operators navigate high-risk work at Ottawa's Parliament Hill during a $4.5bn renovation.
In brief
Canadian crane operators navigate high-risk work at Ottawa's Parliament Hill during a $4.5bn renovation. Canadian female crane operators face unique safety challenges while working on Ottawa's Parliament Hill renovation project. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Parliament Hill Crane Operators
Andrée-Anne Pare is one of few Canadian female crane operators working on Parliament Hill during the second phase of a $4.5 billion to $5 billion renovation.
Second Phase Construction
The second phase involves rebuilding the parliamentary welcome centre and upgrading the historic Centre Block while restoring heritage elements.
Workforce and Safety
Up to 800 workers are on site daily, with 95 per cent of companies being Canadian owned across eight provinces including Indigenous participation.
Crane Operator Requirements
Becoming a crane operator requires in-class study, an apprenticeship, a high school diploma, clean driver’s record, and often a commercial driver’s license.
Project Timeline
Main construction will complete by 2031, with the Centre Block reopening about one year later.
The headline
Canadian female crane operators face unique safety challenges while working on Ottawa's Parliament Hill renovation project.
