# Parliament Crane Operators Face Unique Challenges

> Canadian crane operators navigate high-risk work at Ottawa's Parliament Hill during a $4.5bn renovation.
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- Summary: Canadian crane operators navigate high-risk work at Ottawa's Parliament Hill during a $4.5bn renovation. Canadian female crane operators face unique safety…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Canadian female crane operators face unique safety challenges while working on Ottawa's Parliament Hill renovation project.