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Brother Phil Flemming passes away
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It was with immense sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Phil Flemming, First District International Vice-President of IBEW on May 25th
Over the years, Phil was a wonderful supporter of EHRC. The EHRC Board of Directors wishes to express its deepest sympathy to Phil's family and friends. Click here to visit the IBEW website.
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Nominations Submission Deadline Extended to July 4th!
By popular request, the nomination submission deadline has been extended to Thursday July 4th!
A first of its kind in the electricity industry, EHRC is very proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements in the electricity workforce. Join us as we give national recognition to the champions of excellence with the 2013 EHRC Awards.
When you nominate on behalf of an outstanding employee or HR practice, you are honouring them for their hard work and giving recognition to the people in our workforce who are making a difference.
Nominating is simple! Just click here to submit a nomination in one of the five award categories by Thursday July 4th. And the five EHRC 2013 Award Categories are...
For information, contact Greg Lister, Manager of Communications and Events at lister@electricityhr.ca, 613-235-5540 ext. 228.
Follow us on Twitter and engage in the conversation with hash tag #ElectricityHR13.
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Conference Spotlight:
EHRC National Conference CEO Panel Unveiled!
EHRC is proud to announce the conference kick-off CEO panel on November 6th 'Future Labour Force Needs for Business Success'. Hear from dynamic Industry Leaders on how to build and empower a world-class workforce:
- Carmine Marcello (Hydro One)
- Tom Mitchell (Ontario Power Generation) and
- Emanuel DaRosa (Northwest Territories Power Corporation).
Moderator: Norm Fraser, Chair EHRC Board and COO Hydro Ottawa
The panel discussion will provide powerful perspectives on challenges facing the electricity workforce such as aging workforce and skills transition. With a range of perspectives on how to build the link between people, workplace culture and organizational effectiveness.
Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour joins the panel discussion:
Training Canada's Workforce - The Role of All Levels of Government
Keep an eye out for more announcements in our next newsletter!
Have you registered for the National Conference & Inaugural Awards Gala yet?
Our conference program is almost complete for the electricity workforce event of the year. Will you be there? Early bird registration is well underway. See the conference program.
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Aboriginal Business Assistance Program (ABAP)
Last month saw the release of the final report from the Aboriginal Business Assistance Program. This project was aimed at increasing the capacity of Aboriginal businesses to participate in the electricity and renewables industry. Through a variety of tools, resources and facilitated workshops, EHRC worked with over 40 Aboriginal Business owners to introduce them to the nuances of the electricity sector RFP process and gather feedback from them on suggestions for improving how our organizations deal with procurement and the supply chain. For more information, click here.
This project also saw the development of an industry-wide Aboriginal business directory to help connect utilities to Aboriginal business owners who are ready and willing to deliver a large variety of goods and services. With over 5000 business listed, make sure you check it out: www.electricityhr.ca/aboriginaldirectory
Collaboration is a rewarding and valuable experience. Check out our two new videos on SaskPower and what they have learned from their experience. Visit the website.
For questions on the Aboriginal Business Assistance Program or our other Aboriginal work, please contact aboriginal@electricityhr.ca
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Bright Futures Aboriginal Youth Camps 2013
We are excited to announce our upcoming camps for the 2013 Bright Futures Aboriginal Youth Camp programming. We will be delivering two camps this summer to a group of bright young Aboriginal youth. The first will be delivered from July 15-19th in Lax Kw'alaams, BC, and the second will be held July 22-26th in Curve Lake, ON. Our Bright Futures Aboriginal Youth Camps deliver hands-on experiments and activities that are designed to inspire and interest in math and science, communicate the importance of staying school, and help link interests and hobbies to potential careers in the electricity and renewable energy industry.
We would like to thank the following sponsors without whom the 2013 camps would not be able to take place:
BC Hydro, Power Workers' Union, Ontario Power Authority, Engineers Canada, Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, Ontario Power Generation, the Aboriginal Human Resource Council, Embark Engineering and Lax Kw'alaams First Nation.
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NOS Industry Trainer Validation
EHRC has several upcoming opportunities for industry participation in the development of a national occupational standard (NOS) for the occupation of Industry Trainer. We will be looking for supervisors, HR managers, and current trainers to help validate the NOS and Essential Skills Profile that will be developed.
If you would like to help guide this valuable industry resource, please contact the Project Manager, Kevin Joseph at joseph@electricityhr.ca
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World Skills Competition Have you heard the news? Next week, WorldSkillsTeam Canada 2013 will be competing in Leipzig, Germany July 2nd -7th. Electricity Human Resources Canada recently attended the Champions Breakfast in Ottawa to wish our Team Canada well in their journey ahead. The Team is comprised of 35 competitors from coast to coast who have excelled in their skilled trades and technology field. This international event represents the largest skills competition in the world and will be an opportunity for each competitor to demonstrate their passion, dedication and skills. Please join us in wishing WorldSkills Team Canada 2013 many continued successes in their exciting journey towards Leipzig Germany. Read more by clicking here. |
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Articles of Interest
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- First Nations are a Significant Economic Engine in Ontario - Media Planet article http://bit.ly/147b1RO
- CCDA Launches new Red Seal brand for the future - Electrical Business Magazine article http://bit.ly/12dgDKe
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- Panels will generate about 5,200 watts of electricity
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Power & utilities companies rank competition for talent as a top risk in 2013 - Electrical Business Magazine article http://bit.ly/13fp99P
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Why HR issues must be at the top of Canada's economic agenda - Deloitte Report http://ow.ly/l8Gjf
- Pilot Program Encourages Youth to Consider a Career in Skilled Trades - Red River College http://bit.ly/12iAtXw
- Alberta introduces PRPP legislation - Canadian HR Reporter Article http://t.co/szguoU6Uj8
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Contact Us
Contact Us / Contactez-nous
Please note our new address effective March 18, 2013.
2197 Riverside Drive 4th Floor, Suite 405 Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3
Phone: (613) 235-5540
Fax: (613) 235-6922
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