Irwin Bess
Executive Director, Build Force Canada
Irwin Bess is listed as Executive Director, Build Force Canada. Irwin is scheduled to speak at The Buildings Show 2026 on 4 December 2026.
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About
Irwin Bess joined BuildForce Canada in March 2026 and brings extensive national experience in labour market analysis, economic policy, AI and digital transformation, with a strong track record of translating labour market data into practical workforce insights that support Canada’s construction and maintenance sectors. He has held senior leadership roles across the federal public service, leading major policy transformation, data analytics, technology and service innovation initiatives. Prior to joining the public service, Irwin worked in the private sector as a land development planner and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Planning) and a Master of Arts with a focus on transportation and supply chains. Irwin is committed to strengthening BuildForce Canada’s labour market leadership, modernizing digital tools, and expanding partnerships nation-wide with industry, stakeholders and government at all levels to support a skilled, resilient, and inclusive workforce. Canada’s data c
Upcoming
The Buildings Show 2026 2 December 2026 – 4 December 2026
- Workforce Development: Strategies to Combat Skill Shortages Across the Data Center Ecosystem Speaker · 4 December 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Irwin at events on B2DB.
- Jason McNamara VP of Industrial Maintenance · Bird Construction 1 shared session
- Sean Strickland Executive Director · Canada’s Building Trades Unions 1 shared session