FAQ

F.I.C. (Femme Intégration Construction) is a program that supports the integration of women into the construction industry.

To promote the integration and retention of women in the construction trades. The Program focuses specifically on construction trades with Red Seal potential. It is important to note that the ultimate goal of the Program is not for the learner to become “Red Seal” certified, as there are several steps in the career path before this qualification can be obtained.

The Red Seal designation proves that a worker meets the Canadian standards of skill and knowledge required in their trade.
A Red Seal trade is a trade for which you must meet the requirements of the Red Seal exam. This is how the various provinces and territories of Canada ensure that all Canadian workers in this type of trade comply with established standards. It is a harmonization of the minimum professional skills required to perform a job as a skilled trade worker.
Source: Welcome to the Red Seal

- Bricklayer-Mason
- Insulator
- Tile Setter
- Carpenter
- Tinsmith
- Concrete Finisher
- Plasterer and Joint Filler
- Lath Setter (interior systems specialist)
- Construction Labourer
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Painter
- Flexible Flooring Installer
- Glazier

Comprehensive support: from training to employment, including social and professional support.
Network of partner companies: to guarantee concrete opportunities.
Promotion of diversity: positive image for employers and improved working environment.
Social impact: contribution to equal opportunities and the fight against precariousness.

F.I.C. aims to act as a multiplier for the integration of women into the industry. It is not a referral network; it does not intervene in the learner’s formal training, but serves as a conduit for information to build learners’ competence.

The program is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Canadian Apprenticeship Training Strategy, one of whose objectives is to promote equity in skilled and productive labor in various key sectors.

The program is run by Les Elles de la construction, a non-profit organization. The dedicated F.I.C. team is made up of employees from the organization and its partners.

Component 1 – For Learners
Component 2 – For Employers

Women with potential and an interest in a career in construction who are not already working in this field.

No, this program is 100% free.

By completing the quiz on the Program website. sur le site web du Programme.
Quiz – Les Elles de la construction

To participate in Cohort 1, candidates can submit their applications until January 9, 2026.

Once you have completed the quiz, your application will be forwarded to our recruitment partner, COFFRE.
COFFRE will then proceed as follows with the candidate:
- Individual assessment meeting (via Teams)
- Group information session (via Teams)
- Professional interest test (IPP)
- Individual interview (via Teams)

COFFRE (Centre d’Orientation et de Formation pour Femmes en Recherche d’Emploi) is a non-profit organization founded in 1982. With the goal of improving women’s socioeconomic conditions and maximizing their contribution to society, COFFRE promotes their full participation in the labor market with a focus on equality, equity, and sustainability.
Their team is made up of experienced guidance counselors and employment counselors specializing in non-traditional fields. In addition, COFFRE works collectively to promote the advancement of women and employment.

By February 2026 at the latest.
A cohort 2 will launch in 2027. (Dates and details to follow)

1 – Training period: 2 months part-time
2 – Support period: Until the end of the program in March 2028

- Community via mobile app
- F.I.C. program training and its innovative stream
- Financial assistance for the purchase of personal protective equipment and basic tools for your trade (depending on budget x)
- Reimbursement of certain course fees
- Integration into a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment thanks to ESSI certification
- Easier access to a promising sector
- Comprehensive support
- Securing your career path

Most training courses are online, with cameras on and attendance mandatory.
An face-to-face hands-on training activity will be scheduled for learners, which will also help build basic manual skills and strengthen the community. (Details to be specified)