Community Builders

05/28/2026

🏆 RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST in the 2026 BUILDING DIVERSITY AWARDS:

Community Builders is proud to be recognized for our work to break down barriers for people currently underrepresented in the construction industry.

Thank you to the Toronto Community Benefits Network for these kind words:
“CONGRATULATIONS on being a Finalist at the 2026 Building Diversity Awards. The contributions you have made to ensuring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are included in your professional decision-making deserve to be recognized. We are so proud of you.”

You can read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/eXcaR6Dw

05/27/2026

📣 REMINDER: LAST CALL for Applications!

Are you facing barriers to employment?
Interested in starting a career in the trades?

There’s still time to apply for our Trades and Diversity Training Program! Whether you're in Greater Sudbury, Simcoe County, District of Muskoka, or Sault Ste. Marie, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience and start building a future in the skilled trades.

✅12 weeks of paid, hands-on training
✅Learn valuable trade skills
✅ Explore real pathways to employment

Application forms close this Thursday, May 28th 2026. Don’t miss your opportunity to apply!

https://communitybuilders.co/community-impact/training-and-employment/

For more information, contact:

📍Greater Sudbury: [email protected]
📍 Simcoe County: [email protected]
📍 District of Muskoka: [email protected]
📍Sault Ste. Marie: [email protected]

Summer 2026 Cohort runs from July 6, 2026 to September 24, 2026.

05/26/2026

A HELPING HAND FROM HOME DEPOT TRADEWORX: 🤝 🧡

A big thank you to The Home Depot Canada Foundation and their TradeWorx program, which provides skills training and certifications for youth facing employment and housing barriers. It's through this program that Community Builders receives funding for its Skilled Trades Training program, which has helped more than 400 people with barriers to employment. Our graduates receive classroom and jobsite training in frame-to-finish construction methods, tools, and certifications that lead to careers in the skilled trades. We couldn't have done it without Home Depot's ongoing support!

Mayor Alex Nuttall, Councillor Jim Harris MPA BA, and Store Manager Cris De Sousa, Amy Bilodeau (She/Her) and others gathered to present the incredibly generous Home Depot funds to Community Builders. Read the whole story here:

https://lnkd.in/eADyDXc3

05/25/2026

OUR VALUES: HUMBLE 🏠

At Community Builders, humility isn't just a word on a wall, it's how we show up every day.

We see our flaws and work to improve upon them. We look for feedback and alternative points of view. And we believe that all people are valuable and deserve respect. 🧡

That commitment to humility is what makes our teams stronger, on the job site and in the communities we serve.

Building with Purpose. Reinvesting in Communities. 🧱

05/21/2026

MEET THE TEAM: NIKO SUBAN 🏗️

We're excited to introduce Nicholas Suban, Construction Manager for Community Builders Greater Sudbury!

Nicholas brings a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma and a strong background in project coordination, estimating, and quality control to our team. His experience spans large-scale projects, including a 192-bed long-term care facility, a $30M heavy equipment facility, and an education centre, along with managing various sub-trade contracts. 🔨

He is well-suited for modern residential and affordable housing projects, with technical knowledge of structural and concrete design, expertise in Building Code compliance, and proficiency with digital construction platforms that keep coordination running efficiently across sub-trades.

We're proud to have him leading construction operations in Greater Sudbury as we continue building homes, and futures, in our community.

05/19/2026

Community is at the heart of everything we do. 🧡

Recently, our trainees had the opportunity to give back through a hands-on community project in partnership with UPlift Black. Together, they put their skills to work while making a meaningful impact beyond the jobsite.

Projects like these are about more than construction, they’re about teamwork, growth, confidence, and building stronger communities together.

We’re proud of our trainees for showing up with dedication, professionalism, and heart every step of the way.

Thank you to UPlift Black for working with us and helping create opportunities that empower people through skilled trades and community connection!

05/13/2026

BOARD MEMBER PROFILE: Kelly Duggan, MA

Kelly Duggan's connection to Community Builders didn't start in a boardroom, it started in a classroom.

In 2017, Kelly was teaching Social Entrepreneurship at Georgian College when she invited Brandon Day, CEO of Community Builders, to speak to her students. What followed was years of collaboration: student strategic plans, business plans, HR frameworks, and co-op placements. Kelly watched the organization grow, and eventually, joining the Board felt like the natural next step.

A strategic advisor with 25 years of cross-sector experience, Kelly brings expertise in organizational development, leadership, and strategy to her role as Director. Her goal is straightforward: to help Community Builders scale without losing the culture that makes it work.

Also a satisfied customer with CB completing her home renovations, Kelly says, "I trust Community Builders for my projects because I know I can count on their quality, service and professionalism. When I hire Community Builders, I know I'm paying fair market prices for services I need, while also giving back to the community I love."

To read the full blog post with Kelly, visit our website or click the link below! 🔗👇

https://communitybuilders.co/board-member-profile-kelly-duggan-ma/

05/11/2026

📢 REMINDER: Applications Are STILL OPEN!

Are you facing barriers to employment?
Interested in starting a career in the trades?

There’s still time to apply for our Trades and Diversity Training Program! Whether you're in Sudbury, Barrie, Muskoka, or the Sault, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience and start building a future in the skilled trades.

✅ 12 weeks of paid, hands-on training
✅ Learn valuable trade skills
✅ Explore real pathways to employment

Applications close soon — don’t miss your chance to apply!
For more information, contact:

📍 Sudbury: [email protected]
📍 Barrie: [email protected]
📍 Muskoka: [email protected]
📍 Sault Ste. Marie: [email protected]

CALLING ALL APPLICANTS! 🎺

Interested in starting a career in the trades?

Community Builders’ Trades & Diversity Training Program is now accepting applications for our Summer Cohort, starting July 6th, 2026.

✅ 12 weeks of paid, hands-on training
✅ Learn valuable trade skills
✅ Build confidence and connections in a supportive environment

Applications open today, April 27th — don’t miss your chance to apply! 👇

https://www.communitybuilders.co/.../training-and.../

For more information, contact:

Sudbury: [email protected]
Barrie: [email protected]
Muskoka: [email protected]
Sault Ste. Marie: [email protected]

05/07/2026

BEFORE & AFTER: UNIT TURNOVER — GREATER SUDBURY 🏠

This is what the work looks like up close.

From worn-down flooring and a tired kitchen to fresh carpet, clean walls, lightbulb replacements, kitchen and bathroom spout replacements, and a staircase. This was a full 360 — our crews put in the work to bring this unit back to life, room by room. All in a month!

These kinds of projects are about more than the finish. They're about making sure a home is truly ready for a family moving in. That's the work. 🔨

05/06/2026

GET READY FOR SUMMER! 🌞

Now’s the perfect time to start planning those outdoor upgrades you’ve been thinking about. Whether it’s a new deck, fence, or shed, our team is ready to help bring your vision to life.

We take pride in building spaces that not only look great, but make your home more enjoyable all season long.

If you’re planning an outdoor project this season, we’d be happy to connect.

☎️ (705) 881-1076
📧 [email protected]

05/04/2026

TRAINEES BUILD SKILLS WHILE HELPING TO BUILD NEW TRAINING CENTRE:

Maggie McGoldrick Managing Director of our Sault Ste. Marie operations, shows behind the scenes of our new Training Centre build!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg6lJANqRw0