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Kirkland. “Everything from advocacy
to webinars are for the benefit of our
members, to help them do their job
the best they can.”
For example, Merit Alberta adminis-
ters the largest multi-employer ben-
efit plan in Canada's construction
industry. “Merit’s benefit plan is porta-
ble, robust and a price-leader ensur-
ing workers are covered while on the
job, between work, even during lay-
offs,” says Kirkland. “Merit protects
the construction industry's greatest
asset: our people.”
“There is a fantastic training compo-
nent to Merit,” adds Kirkland. “The Col-
lege of Construction offers programs
in Supervisory Training, Construction
Skills, Management Training, Safety
Training, and Seminars, Webinars, and
E-Learning for workers looking to ac-
quire or upgrade their skills.” Through
these tools, members are equipped
to manage, motivate and direct their
