A CONtact mentor provides guidance in the form of information and knowledge sharing that will enable and assist mentees in developing and refining their product, material or service with the purpose of having their ideas better meet industry needs to accelerate adoption.
Guidance can be provided in the form of offering advice, sharing experiences, and assisting with problem solving. Beyond the initial meeting, mentors may choose at their own discretion to continue the relationship, acting as pilot sites, continuing to provide advice or even funding. Mentors will also provide a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment.
Why become a mentor?
There are many reasons to become a mentor, some of which you can find outlined below. The most important is the ability to influence a new generation of solutions in line with the needs of your business and the industry.
Benefits
Mentoring can be a valuable and rewarding experience for the mentor as well as the mentee. For a modest three-hour commitment, the benefits of becoming a CONtact mentor include:
CONtact will provide an hourly rate for mentoring.
Requirements
- You are an individual currently working in a Canadian construction company;
- You have over five years of industry experience with a relevant specialization;
- You are at a senior leadership position (senior manager or above);
- You possess good listening and sharing skills;
- You must be able to see the big picture as well as be aware of potential changes within the industry and future trends.
Mentors will be chosen based on their interest and suitability with the mentee’s service or product.
Interested to be a mentor?
Contact Robin Borne rborne@cca-acc.com 613-236-9455 ext. 110 or Kenny Leon kleon@cca-acc.com 613-236-9455, ext.106.
“I have had the opportunity to review applicants for selection, and to mentor a concept team on two occasions. It is inspiring to see the innovative ideas being proposed and the efforts put into shaping their application. The mentorship opportunity presents a win-win. For the mentor, the chance to think outside the box in shaping the best ideas for practical use, and for the mentee, they gain insight into what brings value to the industry.
John Bockstael, Chief Executive Officer, Bockstael Construction
Take the opportunity to get involved as it only means better outcomes for construction.”
Fine print
- All mentee applicants must apply online (or be referred to the program by NRC IRAP) before September 30, 2022 to be chosen as a mentee. CCA may decide at its discretion to re-open or extend the deadline.
- Applicants will be chosen after a careful consideration based on the criteria established by the advisory council.
- Mentors will be chosen based on their interest and suitability with the mentee.
- CCA will facilitate a virtual mentorship meeting, a conference session, and a follow up in-person conference mentorship session.
- CONtact may cover the eligible travel costs for mentees for the single face-to-face meeting at the annual conference.
- CCA is not responsible for commercialization of the mentee’s product or service.
- CCA does not guarantee funding for the mentee’s product or idea.
- Once selected, a confidentiality agreement may be signed by participating mentors and mentees.
- CCA does not hold any legal responsibility and are not accountable for any dispute arising between the mentor or mentee at the meeting or thereafter.
- CCA does not hold any responsibility and are not accountable for any subsequent meetings.
- CONtact is governed by a CCA advisory council and all decisions of the council are final.
Questions?
For additional information on the program, contact rborne@cca-acc.com, 613-236-9455, ext. 110 or kleon@cca-acc.com, 613-236-9455, ext.106.