12/01/2025
It’s no secret that most construction jobsites across Canada are heavily male dominated. In fact, according to 2024 research from the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, women represent approximately five per cent of on-site construction workers and 12 per cent of the entire workforce.
But change is on the horizon, thanks to meaningful industry support and the work of passionate women like Tiffany Martin, owner of Swatch Pro Painters in Listowel, Ont.
“When I first started, it was rare to see another woman on a job site – now, there’s a real movement happening,” Martin says of the growing encouragement behind women in skilled trades. “There’s been a huge push to not only bring more women into the trades, but also to make sure they’re supported and celebrated once they’re here.”
Read more about Martin’s experience and the movement behind empowering women in the painting industry. https://www.canadiancontractor.ca/sponsored/painting-bold-strokes/
