Zeus Demolition - Fast-Track Demo Pathways

Proposal: Zeus Demolition - Fast-Track Demo Pathways Zeus Fast-Track Demo Pathways SDF Training Stream – Round 6 Proposal Funding Request: $500,000 In-Kind Contributions: $50,000 (tools, PPE, site access) Duration: 18 months (November 2025 – April 2027) Lead Applicant: Zeus Demolition (Employer, Private Sector) Co-Applicants: Believe To Achieve (BTA, Non-Profit), Greenwin Corp. (Employer), LiUNA Local 183 (Union), Ontario Association of Demolition Contractors (OADC) 1. Executive Summary Zeus Demolition, a Bowmanville-based leader in safe, sustainable demolition since 2021, proposes the “Zeus Fast-Track Demo Pathways” program to train 50+ at-risk youth, migrants, and equity-seeking groups in demolition, green retrofits, and property management. Hosted on https://communitycontractors.ca/ and https://beyondbars.ca/, our program leverages the Revelation Education App to deliver earn-as-you-learn training, functional English, and financial literacy, guided by our taglines: “Using technology is helping people get beyond the bars of where they are at and reach out to get connected” and “To get productive and contributing to their community to build a life as a contributing Canadian. Be part of the greatest country in the world.” Trainees provide discounted, precision-focused labor on Zeus projects, addressing Ontario’s 9,000-worker demolition/retrofit shortage by 2027 and 23,200 construction gaps. With $500,000 SDF funding and $50,000 in-kind, we target 80% completion, 70% employment (25% in green roles), and 20% recidivism reduction. ROI: $3-5 per $1 invested via labor savings and productivity, aligning with SDF’s workforce resilience, equity, and green economy goals. 2. Statement of Need Ontario’s construction sector faces a 23,200-worker shortage by 2027, including 9,000 in demolition/retrofits, driven by an 18% retirement rate and aging infrastructure (40% of buildings >50 years old). Migrants (395,000 newcomers in 2025) and at-risk youth face 2-3x higher unemployment and 23% recidivism without targeted supports. Our app-driven program, accessible via communitycontractors.ca and beyondbars.ca, breaks barriers (language, financial, social) and fosters community contributions, enabling participants to “build a life as contributing Canadians” in the skilled trades. 3. Project Objectives Train 50+ participants in dual skills (demolition/retrofits, property management). Achieve 80% program completion and 70% employment within 6 months (25% in green roles, 52,000 jobs by 2030). Reduce recidivism by 20% over 12 months via surveys. Equip 80% with functional English (IELTS 5.0 equivalent) and 100% with financial literacy via app. Host 4 mass public hiring events (500+ attendees total) to enhance public perceptions of trades. Ensure 90% app adoption for training and admin efficiency, accessible via beyondbars.ca. 4. Methodology / Program Phases Phase 1 (Months 1-2, Recruitment & Supports): App-driven assessments, ESL pre-tests, and financial literacy onboarding via BTA, OINP, and community networks. Host job fairs promoted on communitycontractors.ca to connect 200+ attendees to trades as “contributing Canadians.” Phase 2 (Months 2-4, Safety Training): App delivers WHMIS, hazardous materials, and ESL modules (4 hours/week, e.g., “demolition safety” vocabulary). Financial literacy begins (budgeting paycheques). Phase 3 (Months 4-8, Skills Training): Hands-on “Revelation-Demo” on Zeus sites, tracked via app for waste diversion and retrofits. Bi-weekly financial literacy (2 hours). Phase 4 (Months 9-12, Paid Placements): Discounted labor ($15-20/hour vs. $25-35 market) with app-generated compliance reports. Phase 5 (Months 12-18, Retention & Evaluation): App tracks KPIs (employment, recidivism, satisfaction) via beyondbars.ca. Delivery: Hybrid (in-person sites, app-based virtual modules). Taglines drive engagement: Technology “gets beyond the bars”; training builds “contributing Canadians.” 5. Innovation Revelation Education App: Hosted on beyondbars.ca, streamlines training, testing, and administration, saving 20% on costs (per Fieldwire benchmarks). Multilingual ESL and analytics ensure inclusivity. Revelation-Demo: Paid demolition exposes trainees to trades, channeling 70% to union apprenticeships. Holistic Approach: ESL, financial literacy, and mass hiring align with OECD’s skills-first model, fostering community integration. 6. Partnerships BTA: Recruitment, mentorship (Spider Jones, Order of Ontario), wraparound supports. Greenwin Corp.: Property management curriculum, site access for 15,000+ units. LiUNA Local 183: Apprenticeship pipelines, in-kind mentorship ($10,000 value). OADC: Contractor network for placements, ensuring 70% employment. IHSA: Safety training for OHSA compliance. 7. Outcomes / KPIs 50+ graduates with dual certifications. 80% completion; 70% employed (25% green roles); 20% recidivism drop. 75% ESL proficiency; 80% financial literacy certification. 200+ job fair attendees/event; 90% positive public feedback on trades via communitycontractors.ca surveys. 90% app usage; 20% admin cost savings; $500K revenue potential from placements. 8. Budget Summary Category Amount Notes Salaries & Benefits $130,000 Trainers, coordinator, admin Curriculum & Licensing $140,000 App, ESL, financial literacy modules Training Equipment & Supplies $150,000 Tools, PPE, materials Wraparound Supports $40,000 Transport, childcare, counseling Wage Subsidies/Stipends $25,000 Placements Admin & Overhead $15,000 ≤10% of total Marketing & Outreach $25,000 Job fairs, X campaigns, website promo Evaluation & Reporting $15,000 KPIs, HEQCO assessment Total $500,000 Plus $50,000 in-kind 9. Labour Market Evidence 9,000 demolition/retrofit shortages; 23,200 construction gaps by 2027 (Ontario Construction Secretariat, 2025). 52,000 green retrofit jobs by 2030 (Natural Resources Canada, 2025). 2-3x higher unemployment for migrants/youth; 23% recidivism (Public Safety Canada, 2025). 5.3% property management vacancies (Job Bank Canada, 2025). 10. Risk Management Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation Recruitment Shortfall Medium High App-driven job fairs, OINP outreach Placement Shortage Low High OADC/LiUNA MOUs, diverse sectors Participant Dropout Medium Medium ESL, financial literacy, counseling Budget Overrun Low High 5% reserve, monthly reviews Tech/App Disruptions Low Medium Offline backups, 24/7 tech support 11. Sustainability Embed in Zeus’s pipeline; license app/curriculum via communitycontractors.ca to OADC for 200+ trainees by Year 2. Secure hiring commitments from Greenwin, LiUNA. Revenue: $500K-$1M from placements ($15-20/hour labor). 12. Political & Community Impact Aligns with Ontario’s green economy, housing, and equity goals. Taglines drive media appeal: “Using technology to get beyond the bars, connecting communities to build contributing Canadians in the greatest country in the world.” Supports 100,000 new trades workers goal. 13. Index of Sources Ontario Construction Secretariat (2025). 2. Natural Resources Canada (2025). 3. Public Safety Canada (2025). 4. Job Bank Canada (2025). 5. Fieldwire (2025).