Full Name
Brian Barron
Job Title
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Ontario Construction Secretariat
Speaker Bio
As the CEO of the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS), Brian is proud to lead a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting the value of unionized construction in Ontario’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors. With over 31 years of leadership experience in construction, public policy, and stakeholder engagement, he brings a strategic vision focused on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for fostering meaningful connections among labour, management, and government to achieve shared goals. His experience spans directing multimillion-dollar budgets, overseeing safety programs, implementing award-winning campaigns, and modernizing labour relations environments. Brian is deeply committed to advancing OCS’s mission by driving research-informed policies, strengthening industry partnerships, and promoting the immense value of unionized ICI construction.
Brian Barron