Raymond Industrial Equipment
Adjustment Committee
Final Report-Phase II
April 01, 2011-March 31, 2012
Prepared By:
Kenneth J. F. Johnson, M.Ed.
Chairperson
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Table of Contents
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Executive Summary………………………………………………….…Pg.4
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History of Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited…………….....…...Pg.5
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Outline of Activities Undertaken and Results achieved………………..Pg.6
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Chairperson’s Remarks………………………………………………….Pg.8
Appendices
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Adjustment Agreements………………………………………………Pg.9
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Financial Claim:………………………………………………………Pg.21
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Chairperson’s Appointment Letter……………………………………Pg.22
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Committee Minutes……………………………………………………Pg.23
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Coordinator Reports…………………………………………………...Pg.42
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Status of the Workforce…………………………………………….….Pg.54
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Newsletters of the Committee………………………………………....Pg.56
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Summary Report
AAP#
13439
Name
Raymond Industrial Equipment Adjustment Committee
Address:
C/O Chamber of Commerce Brantford/Brant,
77 Charlotte St., Brantford, Ontario N3T 2W8
Action Centre, 340 Henry St. #19, Brantford, ON
Committee Contact
Jackie Huys
Phone:519-756-9700
Advisor
Nadia Fleming, MTCU
Phone:519-752-4533
Agreement
DURATION
$143,000.00
From
To
April 01,2011
March 31,
2012
PARTNERS
Partner Name
Raymond Industrial
Equipment
Amount $
$13,000.00
Chamber of
Commerce
Brantford/Brant
Project Descriptions
To assist the remaining 130 displaced employees of Raymond Industrial Equipment
Limited, Brantford, to participate in the development of an Adjustment Program,
provided to support their effective transition to employment, training or other effective
adjustment to their job loss.
Employees participated in Resume Writing workshops (4); Essential Skills Training(3);
workshops were offered through LJS Services in Resume Writing and Interview Skills.
Computer Skills Training was provided by the Brantford, Literacy council.
The Committee approved $5,502.23 expenditures from the $30,000.00 Training Fund
provided by Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited. This assisted _30_ employees in
preparing for work by funding costs such as safety equipment, Security Check costs
and various short term training certifications.
The Committee approved the contribution of $13,000.00 from their Training Fund as a
contribution to the New Adjustment Agreement with the Ministry of Training Colleges
and Universities; reducing the available Training Fund support for workers to
$11,497.77.
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Results Achieved
Working _26_ Temporary Employment 15__ Training _3__ Retired _4_ Other _2__
Not Adjusted _130_
No Service Required _4_
Form 1 (# ) ______
Numbers Affected__130_ Numbers Served __130
Best Practices
-The Committee’s negotiated Computer Training Program offered by the local Literacy
Council at no cost to the Committee or the workers it was a very successful program.
-Access to the Training Fund provided ongoing support and positive credibility for the
assistance available through the Action Centre encouraging visits and contact by
employees.
-EI Inquiry support with consultant representative support provided key assistance.
Feedback from Participants
Employees using the Action Centre found the availability of knowledgeable Peer
Helpers and access to job information during the severe downturn in the economy a
bright spot in a bleak job market. The ability to meet with and gain assistance from
co-workers and deal with difficulties as contact with EI occurred was well received.
-As the Job Market became more accessible in 2011, employees found the vacancies
posted at the Action Centre an excellent resource to identify good potential employers
providing the opportunity to gain meaningful re-employment.
Executive Summary
The market financial crisis in October 2008 resulted in Raymond Industries Equipment Limited of Brantford,
Ontario making a decision to close its Brantford facility by March of 2010 affecting 254 employees.. The
employee organization and the Chamber of Commerce approached the Ministry of Training Colleges and
Universities in January 2011 to establish a new Agreement for an Industrial Adjustment Committee to assist the
remaining 130 employees to find alternative work, access additional skills training or consider what further
options might be available for them to return to the workforce.
A Grant Agreement establishing an Adjustment Committee for the employees affected at Raymond Industrial
Equipment Limited, Brantford was established the 1st day of April 2011 with a contribution of
$130,000.00(90%) from the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities and $13,000.00(10%) from
Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited Training Fund.
The Committee established and operated an Action Centre for the employees at 340 Henry Street Unit #19. The
Henry street location continued to provide an accessible and centrally located point of service and was furnished
through company equipment contributions and committee purchases. The committee staffed the Action Centre
with 6 Peer Helpers from the affected workforce and issued 10_ Newsletters during the 12 months to keep
employees informed of the available support programs.
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Employees participated in Resume Writing workshops(___); Essential Skills Training(___); workshops were
offered through LJS Services in Resume Writing and Interview Skills. Computer Skills Training was provided
by the Brantford, Literacy council.
Ken Johnson was selected as the independent committee Chairperson. The Ministry of Training Colleges and
Universities was represented by Nadia Fleming, Labour Adjustment Program consultant. The Chamber of
Commerce Brantford-Brant provided the administrative oversight and agreement signing responsibility with
MTCU to assist the employees and the community in the effective transition of the employees affected by the
closure.
In the year of operation 26_ employees were assisted in returning to full time employment ; 6_employees
located new temporary employment with other employers; _9_employees chose to work on contract with new
employers; _2_employees enrolled in training programs and _4_ employees chose self- employment;_3__
employee chose early retirement; __5_employee are on disability benefits with WSIB.
The Raymond Industrial Equipment Adjustment Committee completed its activities with 177 employees ,
69.96% of their workforce adjusted over the two agreements. Phase II of RIE Action Centre activity resulted in
_31 employees or _24.8_% of their affected employees adjusted and working, in training, retired or in self
employment. The YTD Feb. 29/2012) expenditure of the operational budget was $_$88,553.98_, an adjustment
cost per employee of approximately $_$2,459.93 (130-94)=__36_ employees adjusted.
History
The Raymond Corporation has been the leading designer and manufacturer of high quality electric lift trucks for
the warehousing and distribution industry. Having started as a family-owned business in 1922 and now as part
of the Toyota Materials Handling Group, the largest lift truck manufacturer in the world, The Raymond
Corporation continues to lead the North American materials handling industry.
In 1997, BT Industries of Sweden acquired The Raymond Corporation. Toyota Industries Corporation of Japan
acquired BT Industries in 2000, making Raymond part of the Toyota Materials Handling Group. Combined, the
three companies make up the largest lift truck manufacturer in the world.
The Brantford, Ontario Plant was established in 1965 as the Canadian division of the Raymond Corporation and
serviced the North American market. The Brantford plant has 369 employees and is a non-unionized facility.
Raymond is considered a major employer in the Brantford area with its skilled workforce a significant
contributor to the areas economic well-being. The manufacture of material handling equipment is a bellweather of economic activity in a broad cross section of industry which depends on the use of a variety of the
material handling devices manufactured by Raymond Industrial Equipment.
The North American manufacturing market suffered two significant blows beginning in 2007. These were the
beginning of the increase in demand for oil and the sub-prime mortgage crisis. The first began an upward spiral
of gasoline prices which significantly impacted on the automotive industry and all of their suppliers. The
second crisis in housing resulted in major mortgage defaults in the United States in October 2008, and the
resultant downturn in manufacturing of all appliances and new home related purchases of furniture and other
commodities. Raymond Industrial Equipment provides the effective material handling capacity for distribution
and warehousing sector in North America. The two edge crisis caused a major downturn in manufacturing and
the cost of goods including agricultural products resulting in a dramatic drop in demand for the Raymond
products.
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The closure of the Brantford facility affecting 254 employees was announced in December 2009 with the
closing date being February 12, 2010. The corporate decision to close Brantford, recognized as the companies
most profitable, effective and efficient manufacturing plant in North America came about because of the severe
economic downturn in the United States. As an American Corporation with a facility in Green, New York, the
corporation was enticed by a government of New York offer of over $3,000,000.00, to close Brantford and
move its production to the New York plant. There were no specific efforts made by either the Federal or
Provincial Governments in Canada to challenge this decision, under the fair market practices of the North
American Free Trade Agreement, and the plant proceeded with its closure on February 12, 2010.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Adjustment Committee requested the support of the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities for the remaining 130 employees who had not been adjusted by the end of March
2011. MTCU entered into a one year Agreement for $143,000.00 cost shared on April 01, 2011.
Outline of Activities:
Adjustment Committee Members:
Linda Farmer, HR Generalist
Dennis Hammer, Employee Rep
John McCall, Supervisor Rep
Jackie Huys, Employee Rep
Rick Purdy, Treasurer
Cal Hewson,
Gary Matheson,
Charlene Nicholson, Chamber of Commerce
Nadia Fleming, MTCU Consultant (ex-officio)
Ken Johnson, Chairperson
Committee Goal:
To assist the 130 remaining displaced employees of Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited, Brantford,
to participate in the development of an Adjustment Program, provided to support their effective
transition to employment, training or other effective adjustment to their job loss.
Committee Activities:
The Adjustment Committee continued ongoing contact with the affected workers to assess ongoing needs
as severance and EI benefit status changed throughout the year. The result of the ongoing contact
indicated that by January 2011 , 98 employees would still require assistance as a result of the closure; 9
employees had taken severance and were not interested in further committee assistance; 5 employees
were in a training course; 20 employees were considering retirement; and 5 employees were on
disability with WSIB.
The Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities provided operational direction and assistance
through Ms. Nadia Fleming, Labour Adjustment Consultant. While the Chairperson, Ken Johnson,
continued with the logistical structured meetings and consultation regarding specific employee needs
The Action Centre with Jackie Huys working in the position of Action Centre Coordinator. The leasing
of 340 Henry St. Unit #19 was continued as an established and recognized gathering point for Raymond
employees. The facility provided an accessible site, centrally located with ample space for peer helpers,
meeting space, office and computer access, and a coffee lounge and Job Board area for visiting
employees. The Action Centre was set up with a combination of Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited
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computers, fax and copier and purchased desks and chairs, with some transferred equipment from the
Nanticoke Steelworkers facility.
Action Centre operations were open from 8:30-4:00 Monday to Friday for the year of operation with
some time adjustments for the Christmas holiday season. The Action Centre provided access and
support to the 130 affected employees experiencing over _850_ visits to the Action Centre in the 12
months of their operation.
The committee undertook to assist employees encountering difficulties with employment Insurance and
eligibility for the Severance Incentive Training Initiative (SITI). The Chairperson and Co-ordinator
contacted Donna Levert, Public Liaison Officer with Service Canada to clarify issues affecting employees
as they accessed their Employment Insurance and experienced difficulties. Discrepancies in how
individuals with the same work histories were handled by EI represented a significant effort on the part
of the Co-ordinator with necessary ongoing contact. Assistance was required by an external consultant to
present an appeal to the Board of Referees on behalf of some affected employees.
Peer Helpers through the Action Centre contacted all affected employees during the weeks prior to
Christmas 2011 and a Newsletter was issued to increase everyone’s awareness of the Action Centre’s
intent to wind down operations by March 31st, 2012. Employees were provided with the information and
community resources available through Action Centre contact. Efforts were made to encourage the
remaining 94 employees to access workshops, training and NGO community supports while assistance
could be provided by their peers.
An employee survey was undertaken in December and January to assess the situation on the ground
relative to employee interests, needs and situation to facilitate referral to appropriate program and
service supports through community agencies.
Newsletters were provided on a monthly basis beginning in May 2011, to keep all employees informed of
the available supports including the information on the location of the Assessment Centre at 340 Henry
St. and the various possible training options. Action Centre activity dropped off during the summer
months. The number of employees actively needing to be adjusted was 130 at the beginning of April
2011.
Committee expenditures averaged approximately $___________ per month with $______________ being
spent by March 31, 2012.
The extended severance benefits of up to 60 weeks by Raymond was having an effect on employee
participation in the 1st half of 2011. The committee is now looking at 130 employees unadjusted and
began the process of transition to new employment. One employee had acquired new employment with
Toyota’s Motor manufacturing of Canada in Cambridge. One employee attended an Essential Skills
workshop held in partnership with the Genfast Adjustment Committee employees. The Marketing letter
had been sent to 29 employers and there had been no response to date.
A final March-2012 Newsletter was drafted to include detailed information on the Province’s Second
Career Strategy and highlighting the service provider network available for employment assistance in the
Brantford-Brant area.
On February 28, 2011, 130 employees remained on Lay off; ___26_ employees were working with new
employers; 15 employees were working part time or on contract; 4 employees were exploring the Self
Employment Benefit with Enterprise Brant; all employees had moved on and accepted severance; 4 were
involved in training; 3 retired; 5 were on disability with WSIB; Resulting in a ___24.80__% successfully
adjusted rate over the 12 months of the Action Centre’s operation.
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The activity expended approximately $_____________resulting in a cost of $_________ (130_______=_________ employees adjusted) per employee successfully adjusted.
Chairperson’s Remarks
I would like to thank all individuals who participated in the Adjustment Committee during the closure at
Raymond Industrial Equipment Limited, especially recognizing the Chamber of Commerce BrantfordBrant for the administrative oversight and responsibility for undertaking the Grant Agreement with the
Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. Everyone pursued their responsibilities with commitment
and enthusiasm. The ability to work together to achieve consensus facilitated the overall communication
to the affected employees resulting in the maximizing of the use of existing training and employment
related resources that were available.
The majority of Raymond’s employees received a significant severance which affected overall
participation early in the adjustment process. Changes to criteria for Skills Development and 2nd Career
also had a detrimental impact on the uptake of training early in the employee’s job loss period. The 124
(47%) of the employees that were adjusted in Phase-I, found the resource offered by the coordinator,
Jackie Huys and the Peer Helpers at the Action Centre to be of significant assistance.
Nadia Fleming, Labour Adjustment Consultant for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
provided strong support and expertise in the establishment of the Adjustment Committee and its ongoing
deliberations.
I look at this phase of the Raymond Industrial Equipment Adjustment Committee as a positive
experience with limited successful Adjustment of 36 of their affected employees and the access of training
and Self Employment initiatives. Thirty six of the 130 employees involved in Phase-II were successfully
adjusted with the remaining ninety-four being referred to St. Leonard’s and Community Resource
Services for follow up as they moved from severance to EI and use existing supports within the
community to continue their move to re-employment. As mentioned earlier the employees were dealing
with the worst downturn in the Canadian Labour Market since the depression, requiring an exceptional
effort on their part to obtain new employment at a competitive rate.
The average rate of pay for Raymond employees had been $25 per hr. and many had to contend with a
Labour Market dominated by Temp Employment Agencies only offering Part Time contracts with no
benefits and an hourly rate ranging from $10-$15 per hr. Not a viable alternative for middle aged
workers with families, college aged children and mortgages! Representation was made to Dave Levac,
MPP for Brant and Phil McColeman, MP federally concerning the serious impact Temp agencies were
having on the Labour Market’s functioning locally and the diminished opportunity for regular full time
work with benefits.
This report is respectfully submitted on behalf of the RIE Adjustment Committee.
Kenneth J.F. Johnson, M.Ed.
Chairperson
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Appendices
1Grant Agreement
DRAFT
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THE AGREEMENT effective as of April 1, 2011
BETWEEN:
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO
as represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (the “Ministry”)
- and CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT (the “Recipient”)
Background:
This Agreement defines the terms and conditions of Funds to be used by the Recipient to assist 130
Affected Workers by establishing a Labour Adjustment Committee under the Adjustment Advisory
Program at Employment Action Centre, as more particularly described in the attached Schedule “A”.
Consideration:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 Interpretation. For the purposes of interpretation:
(a) words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa;
(b) words in one gender include all genders;
(c) the background and the headings do not form part of the Agreement; they are for
reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the Agreement;
(d) any reference to dollars or currency shall be to Canadian dollars and currency; and
(e) “include”, “includes” and “including” shall not denote an exhaustive list.
1.2 Definitions. In the Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Adjusted Workers” means those individuals who have received assistance under this agreement, been
given the tools to adjust to their job loss, and have: found full-time or part-time work or become
self-employed; been referred to a program within the Employment Ontario network; been referred to
another community program; enrolled in a training program that will lead to employment; retired; or
chosen not to return to the workforce.
“Action Centre” means the Action Centre described in Schedule “A”.
"Affected Workers" means those workers who have been laid off or whose employer has given written
notice of termination of employment.
“Agreement” means this agreement entered into between the Ministry and the Recipient and includes all of
the schedules listed in section 26.1.
“Budget” means the budget attached to the Agreement as Schedule “B”.
“LA Committee” means the Labour Adjustment Committee described in Schedule “A”.
“Effective Date” means the date set out at the top of the Agreement.
“Event of Default” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 14.1.
“FIPPA” means the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S. O. 1990, c. F.31, as
amended.
“Funding Year” means:
(a) in the case of the first Funding Year, the period commencing on the Effective Date and
ending on the following March 31; and
(b) in the case of Funding Years subsequent to the first Funding Year, the period
commencing on April 1 following the end of the previous Funding Year and ending on the following
March 31.
“Funds” means the money the Ministry provides to the Recipient pursuant to the Agreement.
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“Indemnified Parties” means her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, her Ministers, agents, appointees
and employees.
“Maximum Funds” means $130,000.
“Notice” means any communication given or required to be given under the Agreement.
“Parties” means the Ministry and the Recipient.
“Party” means either the Ministry or the Recipient.
“PIPEDA” means the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, as
amended.
“Project” means the undertaking described in Schedule “A”.
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“Reports” means the reports described in Schedule “D”.
“Wind Down Costs” meansthe Recipient’s reasonable costs to wind down the Project.
ARTICLE 2
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
2.1 General. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that:
(a) it is, and shall continue to be for the term of the Agreement, a validly existing legal entity
with full power to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement;
(b) it has, and shall continue to have for the term of the Agreement, the experience and
expertise necessary to carry out the Project;
(c) any information the Recipient provided to the Ministry in support of its request for funds
(including information relating to any eligibility requirements) was true and complete at the time the
Recipient provided it and shall continue to be true and complete for the term of the Agreement;
(d) the materials described in section 5.1 shall not in any way infringe or violate any patent,
copyright, trademark, industrial design, know-how or trade secret or any other right of any third party,
nor shall it offend any law of any level of government.
2.2 Execution of Agreement. The Recipient represents and warrants that:
(a) it has the full power and authority to enter into the Agreement; and
(b) it has taken all necessary actions to authorize the execution of the Agreement including if
the Recipient is a band as defined in the Indian Act, it has passed a band resolution authorizing the
Recipient to enter into the Agreement with the Ministry, or if the Recipient is a municipality it has
passed a municipal-by-law authorizing the Recipient to enter into the Agreement with the Ministry.
2.3 Governance. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that it has, and shall maintain
for the period during which the Agreement is in effect, by-laws or other legally necessary instruments to:
(a) establish an expected code of conduct and ethical responsibilities including policies on
protection of privacy that comply with PIPEDA or the Canadian Standards Association Model Privacy
Code entitled Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information and that are publicly available
and policies on conflict of interest, at all levels of the Recipient’s organization;
(b) establish procedures to ensure the ongoing effective functioning of the Recipient;
(c) establish decision-making mechanisms;
(d) provide for the prudent and effective management of the Funds;
(e) establish procedures to enable the successful completion of the Project;
(f) establish procedures to enable the timely identification of risks to the completion of the
Project and strategies to address the identified risks;
(g) establish procedures to enable the preparation and delivery of all Reports required
pursuant to Article 7; and
(h) deal with such other matters as the Recipient considers necessary to ensure that the
Recipient carries out its obligations under the Agreement.
2.4 Supporting Documentation. Upon request, the Recipient shall provide the Ministry with
proof of the matters referred to in this Article 2.
ARTICLE 3
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
3.1 Term. The term of the Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on
March 31, 2012 unless terminated earlier pursuant to Article 12, Article 13 or Article 14.
ARTICLE 4
FUNDS AND CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT
4.1 Funds Provided. The Ministry shall:
provide the Recipient up to the Maximum Funds for the purpose of carrying out the Project;
provide the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the payment schedule attached to the Agreement as
Schedule “C”.
4.2 Funds Deposited. The Funds shall be deposited into an account designated by the Recipient as
an account that resides at a Canadian financial institution and is in the name of the Recipient:
(a) by the Ministry where Funds are deposited by electronic transfer; or
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(b) by the Recipient where Funds are not deposited by electronic transfer.
4.3 Limitation on Payment of Funds. Despite section 4.1, the Ministry:
(a) shall not provide any Funds to the Recipient until the Recipient provides the insurance
certificate or other documents provided for in section 11.2;
(b) is not obligated to provide instalments of Funds until it is satisfied with the progress of the
Project;
(c) may adjust the amount of Funds it provides to the Recipient in any Funding Year based
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upon the Ministry’s assessment of the information provided by the Recipient pursuant to section 7.1;
and
(d) pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act (Ontario), if the Ministry
does not receive the necessary appropriation from the Ontario Legislature for any payment the
Ministry is obligated to make under the Agreement, the Ministry shall not be obligated to make any
payment, and:
(i) may reduce the amount of the Funds and, in consultation with the Recipient, change the
Project; or
(ii) the Ministry may terminate the Agreement pursuant to section 13.1.
4.4 Use of Funding and Project. The Recipient shall:
(a) carry out the Project:
(i) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement; and
(ii) in compliance with all federal and provincial laws and regulations, all municipal by-laws,
and any other orders, rules and by-laws related to any aspect of the Project;
(b) use the Funds only for the purpose of carrying out the Project; and
(c) spend the Funds only in accordance with the Budget.
4.5 No Changes. The Recipient shall:
(a) not make any changes to the Project and/or the Budget without the prior written consent
of the Ministry; and
(b) abide by the terms and conditions the Ministry may require pursuant to any consent.
4.6 Interest Bearing Account. If the Ministry provides Funds to the Recipient prior to the
Recipient’s immediate need for the Funds, the Recipient shall place the Funds in an interest bearing account
in the name of the Recipient at a Canadian financial institution.
4.7 Interest. If the Recipient earns any interest on the Funds:
(a) the Ministry may deduct an amount equal to the interest from any further instalments of
Funds; or
(b) the Recipient shall pay an amount equal to the interest to the Ministry as directed by the
Ministry.
4.8 Maximum Funds. The Recipient acknowledges that the Funds available to it pursuant to the
Agreement shall not exceed the Maximum Funds.
4.9 Rebates. The Recipient shall not use the Funds for any costs for which it has or shall receive a
rebate, tax credit, input tax credit or refund.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS, ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND DISPOSAL
OF ASSETS
5.1 Ownership of Materials. Upon successful completion of the Project, the Recipient shall own
all materials, if any, created or developed with Funds under the Agreement. The Recipient grants to the
Ministry a perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licence to use the final Project materials for any purpose
except commercial gain. Without limitation, the Ministry may update, revise, copy, translate or distribute
the final Project materials.
5.2 Materials Provided on Cost Recovery Basis. The Recipient agrees that if it provides the
materials to any academic researcher, publicly-assisted educational institution or non-profit organization
within Canada it may charge only for the reproduction of the materials on a cost recovery basis.
5.3 Acquisition of Goods and Services. If the Recipient acquires supplies, equipment or services
with the Funds, it shall do so through a fair and transparent process that promotes the best value for money.
5.4 Disposal. The Recipient shall not, without the Ministry’s prior written consent, sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of any asset purchased with the Funds or for which Funds were provided, the cost of
which exceeded $1,000 at the time of purchase.
ARTICLE 6
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
6.1 No Conflict of Interest. The Recipient shall carry out the Project and use the Funds without an
actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest.
6.2 Conflict of Interest Includes. For the purposes of this Article, a conflict of interest includes
any circumstances where:
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(a) the Recipient; or
(b) any person who has the capacity to influence the Recipient’s decisions,
has outside commitments, relationships or financial interests that could, or could be seen to, interfere with
the Recipient’s objective, unbiased and impartial judgment relating to the Project and the use of the Funds.
6.3 Disclosure to Ministry. The Recipient shall:
(a) disclose to the Ministry, without delay, any situation that a reasonable person would
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interpret as either an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest; and
(b) comply with any terms and conditions that the Ministry may reasonably prescribe as a
result of the disclosure.
ARTICLE 7
REPORTING, ACCOUNTING AND REVIEW
7.1 Preparation and Submission. The Recipient shall:
(a) submit to the Ministry at the address provided in section 18.1, all Reports in accordance
with the timelines and content requirements set out in Schedule “D”, or in a form as specified by the
Ministry from time to time;
(b) submit to the Ministry at the address provided in section 18.1, any other reports requested
by the Ministry in accordance with the timelines and content requirements specified by the Ministry;
(c) ensure that all Reports and other reports are completed to the satisfaction of the Ministry;
and
(d) ensure that all Reports and other reports are signed on behalf of the Recipient by an
authorized signing officer.
7.2 Record Maintenance. The Recipient shall keep and maintain:
(a) all financial records (including invoices) relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Project
in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles; and
(b) all non-financial documents and records relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Project,
both during the term of this Agreement and for a period of seven (7) years after completion of the Project,
including but not limited to, records and documents containing personal information within the meaning of
FIPPA and PIPEDA.
7.3 Inspection. The Ministry, its authorized representatives or an independent auditor identified by
the Ministry may, at its own expense, upon twenty-four hours’ Notice to the Recipient and during normal
business hours, enter upon the Recipient’s premises to review the progress of the Project and the
Recipient’s expenditure of the Funds and, for these purposes, the Ministry, its authorized representatives or
an independent auditor identified by the Ministry may:
(a) inspect and copy the records and documents referred to in section 7.2; and
(b) conduct an audit or investigation of the Recipient in respect of the expenditure of the
Funds and/or Project.
7.4 Disclosure. To assist in respect of the rights set out in section 7.3, the Recipient shall disclose
any information reasonably requested by the Ministry, its authorized representatives or an independent
auditor identified by the Ministry, and shall do so in a form reasonably requested by the Ministry, its
authorized representatives or an independent auditor identified by the Ministry, as the case may be.
7.5 No control of Records. No provision of the Agreement shall be construed so as to give the
Ministry any control whatsoever over the Recipient’s records.
7.6 Auditor General. For greater certainty, the Ministry’s rights under this Article are in addition
to any rights provided to the Auditor General pursuant to section 9.(1) of the Auditor General Act
(Ontario).
ARTICLE 8
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
8.1 Acknowledge Support. Unless otherwise directed by the Ministry, the Recipient shall, in a
form approved by the Ministry, acknowledge the support of the Ministry in any publication of any kind,
written or oral, relating to the Agreement or the Project, including but not limited to any report,
announcement, advertisement, brochure, audio-visual material, design, website or other public
communication.
8.2 Publication. If the Recipient publishes any material of any kind relating to the Project, the
Recipient shall indicate in the material that the views expressed in the material are the views of the
Recipient and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry.
ARTICLE 9
ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY
9.1 Access to Information. The Recipient acknowledges that the Ministry is bound by FIPPA and
undertakes to perform its obligations under the Agreement in a manner that ensures that the Ministry is not
in breach of its obligations under FIPPA.
9.2 Disclosure. The Recipient acknowledges that any information provided to the Ministry in
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connection with the Project or otherwise in connection with the Agreement is subject to disclosure in
accordance with FIPPA.
9.3 Protection of Privacy. The Recipient represents and warrants that it shall protect privacy in
accordance with PIPEDA, if applicable, and its protection of privacy policy described in section 2.3(a).
Without limitation, the Recipient shall:
a) designate an experienced official who shall be responsible for ensuring the Recipient’s
compliance with its protection of privacy policy and the privacy and security obligations under the
Agreement;
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b) implement appropriate privacy protection training of employees, subcontractors and members of
the LA Committee and Action Centre who have access to personal information to deliver the Project;
c) only collect, use and disclose personal information if necessary to deliver the Project and comply
with its obligations under the Agreement;
d) limit access to personal information to its employees, subcontractors and members of the LA
Committee and Action Centre who need the personal information to deliver the Project and ensure the
Recipient’s compliance with its obligations under the Agreement;
e) before disclosing personal information to its employees, subcontractors and members of the LA
Committee and Action Centre or allowing them to collect personal information, enter into an
agreement with them requiring them to be bound by the Recipient’s protection of privacy policy and
the privacy and security provisions of the Agreement;
f) ensure the security and integrity of any personal information collected by it and its employees,
subcontractors and members of the LA Committee and Action Centre by implementing, using and
maintaining the most appropriate products, tools, measures and procedure to prevent the unauthorized
or inadvertent collection, use, disclosure, loss, alteration or destruction;
g) ensure that all personal information collected shall be stored in, remain in and be accessible only
within Canada;
h) provide Affected Workers with access to their own personal information in accordance with the
Recipient’s protection of privacy policy;
i) ensure the secure and irreversible destruction of personal information when it is no longer
needed to deliver the Project or to comply with its obligations under the Agreement;
j) notify the Ministry as soon as the Recipient becomes aware of a potential or actual breach of
any of the privacy and security provisions of the Agreement;
k) cooperate with the Ministry and its contractors and auditors in any audit of or investigation into
a breach of the privacy and security provisions of the Agreement; and
l) implement, use and maintain other specific privacy or security measures that in the reasonable
opinion of the Ministry would improve the adequacy and effectiveness of the Recipient’s measures to
ensure the privacy and security of the records collected, created, used and disclosed in the delivery of
the Project and compliance with the obligations under the Agreement.
ARTICLE 10
INDEMNITY
10.1 Indemnification. The Recipient hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages and expenses (including legal, expert and
consultant fees), causes of action, actions, claims, demands, lawsuits or other proceedings, by whomever
made, sustained, incurred, brought or prosecuted, in any way arising out of or in connection with the
Project or otherwise in connection with the Agreement, unless solely caused by the negligence or wilful
misconduct of the Ministry.
ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE
11.1 Recipient’s Insurance. The Recipient represents and warrants that it has, and shall maintain for the
term of the Agreement, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of B+
or greater, or the equivalent, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out
a project similar to the Project would maintain, including commercial general liability insurance on an
occurrence basis for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, to an inclusive limit of
not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. The policy shall include the following:
(a) the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds with respect to liability arising in the course of
performance of the Recipient’s obligations under, or otherwise in connection with, the Agreement;
(b) a cross-liability clause;
(c) contractual liability coverage; and
(d) a 30 day written notice of cancellation, termination or material change.
11.2 Proof of Insurance. The Recipient shall provide the Ministry with certificates of insurance, and
renewal replacements on or before the expiry of any such insurance, or other proof as may be requested by
the Ministry, that confirms the insurance coverage as provided for in section 11.1. Upon the request of the
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Ministry, the Recipient shall make available to the Ministry a copy of each insurance policy.
ARTICLE 12
TERMINATION ON NOTICE
12.1 Terminationon Notice. The Ministry may terminate the Agreement at any time upon giving at
least 30 days Notice to the Recipient.
12.2 Consequences of Termination. If the Ministry terminates the Agreement pursuant to section
12.1, the Ministry may:
(a) cancel all further instalments of Funds;
(b) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of
the Recipient; and/or
(c) determine the Wind Down Costs, and:
(i) permit the Recipient to offset the Wind Down Costs against the amount the Recipient
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owes pursuant to section 12.2(b); and/or
(ii) subject to section 4.8, provide Funds to the Recipient to cover the Wind Down Costs.
ARTICLE 13
TERMINATION WHERE NO APPROPRIATION
13.1 TerminationWhere No Appropriation. If, as provided for in section 4.3(d), the Ministry does
not receive the necessary appropriation from the Ontario Legislature for any payment the Ministry is
obligated to make under the Agreement, the Ministry may terminate the Agreement immediately by giving
Notice to the Recipient.
13.2 Consequences of Termination. If the Ministry terminates the Agreement pursuant to section
13.1, the Ministry may:
(a) cancel all further instalments of Funds;
(b) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of
the Recipient; and/or
(c) determine the Wind Down Costs and permit the Recipient to offset such Wind Down
Costs against the amount owing pursuant to section 13.2(b).
13.3 No Additional Funds. For purposes of clarity, if the Wind Down Costs exceed the Funds
remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient, the Ministry shall not be required to
provide additional Funds to the Recipient.
ARTICLE 14
EVENT OF DEFAULT, ACTION UPON DEFAULT AND TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
14.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default”:
(a) in the opinion of the Ministry, the Recipient has knowingly provided false or misleading
information regarding its request for funds or in any other communication with the Ministry;
(b) in the opinion of the Ministry, the Recipient breaches any material requirement of the
Agreement, including failing to do any of the following in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the Agreement:
(i) carry out the Project;
(ii) use or spend Funds; and/or
(iii) provide Reports or such other reports as may have been requested pursuant to section
7.1(b);
(c) the nature of the Recipient’s operations, or its corporate status, changes so that it no longer
meets one or more of the applicable eligibility requirements of the Project under which the Ministry
provides the Funds;
(d) the Recipient makes an assignment, proposal, compromise, or arrangement for the benefit
of creditors, or is petitioned into bankruptcy, or files for the appointment of a receiver; and
(e) the Recipient ceases to operate.
14.2 Action upon Default. If an Event of Default occurs, the Ministry may, at any time, take one or
more of the following actions:
(a) initiate any action the Ministry considers necessary in order to facilitate the successful
continuation or completion of the Project;
(b) suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Ministry determines appropriate;
(c) reduce the amount of the Funds;
(d) cancel all further instalments of Funds;
(e) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of
the Recipient;
(f) demand the repayment of an amount equal to any Funds the Recipient used for purposes
not agreed upon by the Ministry;
(g) demand the repayment of an amount equal to any Funds the Ministry provided to the
Recipient;
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(h) demand the transfer and delivery to the Ministry of all materials produced in attempting to
carry out the Project, as described in section 5.1; and/or
(i) terminate the Agreement immediately upon giving Notice to the Recipient.
14.3 Opportunity to Remedy. In addition to its rights provided for in section 14.2, the Ministry may
provide the Recipient an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default by providing Notice to the Recipient:
(a) of the particulars of the Event of Default; and
(b) of the period of time within which the Recipient is required to remedy the Event of
Default.
14.4 Recipient not Remedying. If the Ministry has provided the Recipient with an opportunity to
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remedy the Event of Default pursuant to section 14.3 and:
(a) the Recipient does not remedy the Event of Default within the time period specified in the
Notice;
(b) it becomes apparent to the Ministry that the Recipient cannot completely remedy the
Event of Default within the time period specified in the Notice or such further period of time as the
Ministry considers reasonable; or
(c) the Recipient is not proceeding to remedy the Event of Default in a way that is satisfactory
to the Ministry,
the Ministry may initiate any one or more of the actions provided for in sections 14.2 (d), (e), (f), (g), (h)
and (i).
14.5 Effective Date. The effective date of any termination under this Article shall be the last day of
the Notice period, the last day of any subsequent Notice period or immediately, whichever applies.
ARTICLE 15
FUNDS AT THE END OF A FUNDING YEAR
15.1 Funds at the End of a Funding Year. Without limiting anyrights of the Ministry under Article
14, if the Recipient has not spent all of the Funds allocated for the Funding Year, the Ministry may:
(a) demand the return of the unspent Funds; or
(b) adjust the amount of any further instalments of Funds accordingly.
ARTICLE 16
FUNDS UPON EXPIRY
16.1 Funds Upon Expiry. Without limiting anyrights of the Ministry under Article 14, the Recipient
shall, upon expiry of the Agreement, return to the Ministry any Funds remaining in its possession or under
its control.
ARTICLE 17
REPAYMENT
17.1 Debt Due. If the Recipient owes any monies, including any Funds, to the Ministry, whether or
not their return or repayment has been demanded by the Ministry, such moniesshall be deemed to be a debt
due and owing to the Ministry by the Recipient and the Recipient shall pay or return the amount to the
Ministry immediately unless the Ministry directs otherwise.
17.2 Interest Rate. The Ministry may charge the Recipient interest on any monies owing by the
Recipient at the then current interest rate charged by the Province of Ontario on accounts receivable.
17.3 Payment of Monies to Ministry. The Recipient shall pay any monies owing to the Ministry by
certified cheque or bank draft payable to the “Ontario Minister of Finance” and mailed to the Ministry at the
address provided in section 18.1.
ARTICLE 18
NOTICE
18.1 Notice in Writing and Addressed. Notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by
postage-prepaid mail, personal delivery or facsimile, and shall be addressed to the Ministry and the
Recipient respectively as set out below:
To the Ministry:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
505 Park Road North, Suite 201, Brantford, ON
N3R 7K8
Attention: Nadia Fleming
Adjustment Advisor
Fax: 519-752-4017
To the Recipient:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRANTFORD
BRANT
77 CHARLOTTE ST
BRANTFORD, ON N3T 2W8
Attention: Charlene Nicholson
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Chief Executive Officer
Fax: 519-753-0921
Despite section 28.2, a Party may designate new contact information by providing Notice to the other Party
of the new information in accordance with this Article.
18.2 Notice Given. Notice shall be deemed to have been received:
(a) in the case of postage-prepaid mail, seven days after such Notice is mailed; or
(b) in the case of personal delivery or facsimile, on the day such Notice is received by the
other Party.
18.3 Postal Disruption. Despite section 18.2(a), in the event of a postal disruption:
(a) Notice by postage-prepaid mail shall not be deemed to be received; and
(b) the Party giving Notice shall provide Notice by personal delivery or by facsimile.
ARTICLE 19
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SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS
19.1 Invalidity or Unenforceability of Any Provision. The invalidity or unenforceability of any
provision of the Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the
Agreement. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be severed.
ARTICLE 20
WAIVER
20.1 Waivers in Writing. If a Party fails to comply with any term of the Agreement, that Party may
only rely on a waiver of the other Party if the other Party has provided a written waiver in accordance with
the Notice provisions in Article 18. Any waiver must refer to a specific failure to comply and shall not
have the effect of waiving any subsequent failures to comply.
ARTICLE 21
INDEPENDENT PARTIES
21.1 Parties Independent. The Recipient acknowledges that it is not an agent, joint venturer, partner
or employee of the Ministry and the Recipient shall not take any actions that could establish or imply such
a relationship.
ARTICLE 22
ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT OR FUNDS
22.1 No Assignment. The Recipient shall not assign any part of the Agreement or the Funds without
the prior written consent of the Ministry.
22.2 Enurement. The Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.
ARTICLE 23
GOVERNING LAW
23.1 Governing Law. The Agreement and the rights, obligations and relations of the Parties shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable
federal laws of Canada. Any actions or proceedings arising in connection with the Agreement shall be
conducted in Ontario.
ARTICLE 24
FURTHER ASSURANCES
24.1 Agreement into Effect. The Parties shall do or cause to be done all acts or things necessary to
implement and carry into effect the terms and conditions of the Agreement to its full extent.
ARTICLE 25
SURVIVAL
25.1 Survival. The provisions in Article 1, sections 4.7(b), 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 7.1 (to the extent that the
Recipient has not provided the Reports or other reports), 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, Articles 8 and 10, sections
12.2, 13.2, 13.3, 14.1, 14.2(c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h), Articles 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 and 28, and all
applicable Definitions, cross-referenced provisions and schedules shall continue in full force and effect for
a period of seven years from the date of expiry or termination of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 26
SCHEDULES
26.1 Schedules. The Agreement includes the following schedules:
(a) Schedule “A” - Terms of Reference;
(b) Schedule “B” - Budget and Targets;
(c) Schedule “C” - Payment Schedule; and
(d) Schedule “D” - Reports.
ARTICLE 27
COUNTERPARTS
27.1 Counterparts. The Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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ARTICLE 28
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
28.1 Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter contained in the Agreement and supersedes all prior oral or written
representations and agreements.
28.2 Modification of Agreement. At any time prior to its expiry, the Agreement may be amended by a
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document in writing, dated and signed by the Parties.
The Parties have executed the Agreement on the dates set out below.
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO
as represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
_________________________ ________________
Name: Date
Title:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT
_________________________ ________________
Name: Date
Position:
_________________________ ________________
Name: Date
Position:
I/We have authority to bind the Recipient.
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SCHEDULE “A”
Attached to and forming part of an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as
represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (the “Ministry”) and CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT (the “Recipient”), made effective as of April 1, 2011.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Project Deliverables
The Recipient shall:
1. Manage, administer and monitor the Project;
2. Ensure that the Project deliverables are met;
3. Develop necessary administrative forms and documents;
4. Develop, and submit to the Ministry, within 30 business days of retaining a project coordinator,
a detailed business plan, which shall include the following elements:
(a) Terms of Reference (TOR) for the LA Committee
(b) LA Committee Concept
(c) LA Committee Work Plan
(d) Performance Outcomes
(e) LA Committee Budget
The TOR shall include, at a minimum: LA Committee objectives, minimum number of members
required to pass recommendations, expectations around use of sub-committees, and Action Centre
reporting requirements.
5. Establish a LA Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference, and appoint members,
with the knowledge and expertise to meet the LA Committee’s objectives, within 30 days of the
Effective Date;
6. Provide the LA Committee with any information it needs to meet its goals and objectives;
7. If it accepts the recommendation of the LA Committee, establish an Action Centre to:
(a) provide a base from which workers can conduct their job search;
(b) serve as a centralized source of information relating to job search and community resources;
(c) offer a location for workshops and for individual counselling;
(d) function as a comfortable meeting place for workers to drop in, network and share information;
(e) operate as a communication centre where information useful to motivating individuals is readily
available;
(f) provide a location for LA Committee meetings to take place; and
(g) for job finding purposes, refer workers to any Job Fairs taking place in the community.
8. Ensure that the LA Committee and the Action Centre, if one is established, follow its code of
conduct and ethical responsibilities, including policies on protection of privacy, as set out in section
2.3(a) of the Agreement.
Objectives of the LA Committee
1. Implement an adjustment model that includes any programs and services staff need, including:
job-search assistance, vocational and educational counselling, information on training, personal
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support in dealing with the stress of job loss, financial counselling, and information on starting a small
business, and ensure Affected Workers have a common point of access to Employment Ontario’s
community-based employment and training programs and services.
2. Where a Community Adjustment Committee is not in place, the LA Committee shall:
(a) determine the number of Affected Workers that require adjustment services;
(b) identify where there are opportunities to utilize the skills of affected workers;
(c) consult with area educational institutions and training providers to identify training
programs and Second Career options for Affected Workers;
(d) work with all partners to develop a system of access to adjustment services for Affected Workers
that is seamless, and takes into account existing service providers;
(e) ensure that all adjustment services provided to Affected Workers are timely, effective,
responsible, and transparent; and
(f) monitor and test the delivery of services, and recommend changes where appropriate, to ensure
Affected Workers have access to services, and that their employment adjustment and training needs are
being met.
Establishment and Role of the LA Committee
1. The Recipient shall ensure that:
(a) the LA Committee acts in accordance with the TOR developed by the Recipient;
(b) the LA Committee selects a Chairperson and Coordinator or a person to fulfill both roles. A
written description, subject to the approval of the Ministry representative, shall specify her/his duties,
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any remuneration and tenure. The individual filling this or these roles shall be excluded from
consulting assignments or agreements covered by the Agreement;
(c) the Ministry representative is notified of all LA Committee meetings. Should the Ministry
representative be unavailable to attend a meeting, the LA Committee shall re-schedule to a mutually
agreed upon time;
(d) members of the LA Committee and the Action Centre, if one is established, protect privacy in
accordance with Article 9 of the Agreement; and
(e) wind down the activities of the action center once all workers have been adjusted.
Role of the Ministry
1. The Ministry shall appoint a Representative to the LA Committee who shall provide overall
advice and counsel to the Recipient in the implementation of the Agreement.
The existing contract between the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universties and the Chamber of
Commerce Brantford-Brant expires March 31, 2011.
The objective of this project is to assist the 130 remaining unadjusted workers of Raymond Industrial
Equipment Limited located in Brantford, Ontario. The Action centre will continue to provide information,
referrals to services and short term employment related workshops to assist workers in their job search,
applications for training, self employment or retirement.
Proposed activities and timelines:
The adjustment agreement shall initially be established for a period of one year commencing April 1, 2011
and ending March 31, 2012 or earlier should the majority of workers be adjusted.
The Recipient shall establish an adjustment committee, define roles of the committee, ensure training of
committee members and establish/review the budget with committee members within one month of
approval of the application.
Once established the committee will:
1. research, assess and recommend courses of action necessary to assist the employees affected
including the establishment of an action centre.
2. recommend to the Employees private courses of action it considers essential to the development of an
effective adjustment program
3. provide skills and information needed by the affected workers for employment, training, self
employment, retirement
4. Work in partnership with Employment Ontario delivery network and other community networks to
assist laid off workers
The Recipient will establish an Action Centre, select an independent chairperson and arrange for
appropriate insurance coverage for the centre within 2 months of approval of the application.
The Recipient will select and ensure training is provided for peer helpers of the action centre within 2
months of approval of the application.
Committee and peer helper training will continue throughout the duration of the agreement as needed.
Project Management:
The Recipient and the labour adjustment committee will manage the project with the assistance of an
independent chairperson. The project will be housed 340 Henry St., Unit #19
Project Deliverables:
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The committee will plan and implement any program and services the affected employees need, including:
job-search assistance, vocational and educational counselling, information on training, personal support in
dealing with the stress of job loss, financial counselling and information on starting a small business.
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SCHEDULE “B”
Attached to and forming part of an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as
represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (the “Ministry”) and CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT (the “Recipient”), made effective as of April 1, 2011.
BUDGET
Fiscal Year at Project Start: 2012
Financial Contributions to the Project
Ministry:
1. The Ministry shall provide a contribution to the Project in an amount not to exceed $130,000.
Recipient:
All claims must be accompanied by supporting documentation (invoices and/or receipts for the
expenditures incurred by the Recipient); and pertain to the following cost categories:
· Wages
· Professional fees / Honorariums
· Capital costs
· Travel
· Audit costs
· Training costs (short term)
· Other project related costs
1. The Recipient shall provide a contribution to the Project of a minimum of $13,000.
2. At a minimum, the Recipient’s contribution shall occur in instalments at intervals that match
those of the Ministry.
3. The Recipient shall make an in-kind contribution as represented by the following list:
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The Company has provided the Action Centre with furniture and equipment including; computers,
photocopier, fax and printers for adjustment activities perior to the closure of the plant.
The Recipient's contribution of $13,000 represents the remaining company contributions from Raymond
Industrial Equipment and has been provided in full.
Additional monies allocated to the adjustment committee have been allocated for training or employment
related costs outside the parameters of MTCU funding. Should these monies not be expended fully for
training or employment related costs, the funding may then be allocated to adjustment activities with the
approval of the adjustment committee.
Targets
Fiscal Year at Project Start: 2012
PERFORMANCE MEASURES TOTALS
Number of Affected Workers 130
Expected # of Workers to be Served 104
Expected # of Workers to be Adjusted 83
Expected # of Apprentices to be Adjusted 0
# of Individual Worker Needs Assessments to be
conducted
104
# of Workshops to be Conducted (job finding,
resume writing, computer software, etc.)
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SCHEDULE “C”
Attached to and forming part of an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as
represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (the “Ministry”) and CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT (the “Recipient”), made effective as of April 1, 2011.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The Ministry shall make the following payments:
PAYMENT DATE OR MILESTONE AMOUNT
Following Agreement signing $65,000
Upon submission of expenditure reports Based on demonstrated need within Maximum
Funds amount.
Upon Ministry approval of Final Report $13,000
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All LA Committee expenditures must be approved in advance by the Ministry and Recipient. The claims
are to be a submitted on a quarterly basis, with a claim for the period ending March 31st to be submitted in
the first week of April.
The Ministry may hold back the payment of any advances pending the submission of claims.
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SCHEDULE “D”
Attached to and forming part of an Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, as
represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities (the “Ministry”) and CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BRANTFORD BRANT (the “Recipient”), made effective as of April 1, 2011.
REPORTS
NAME OF REPORT DUE DATE
1. Detailed Project Expenditure Plan Within 30 days of the Effective date
2. Needs Determination Report Within 45 days of the Effective date
3. Monthly Progress and Statistical Reports using
Ministry developed templates or other reporting
software deemed appropriate by the Ministry
By the 15th of every month during the term of the
Agreement
4. Interim reports interim payments based on demonstrated need
wihin maximum funds amount
5. Final Report Within 30 days of the completion of the Project
6. Detailed Statement of Revenue and Expenditure
or Audited Statement of Revenue and Expenditure
Report for Projects over $100,000
Within 60 days of the completion of the Project
7. Reports specified from time to time On a date or dates specified by the Ministry
Report Details
1. All reports shall be in a format to be provided by the Ministry and shall not include any personal
information within the meaning of FIPPA.
2. The Needs Determination Report shall outline the needs of the Affected Workers; include a plan of
the services to be offered and provide a description of the organizational structure of the LA
Committee.
3. Performance measures to be reported on in the Interim and Final Reports may include but are not
limited to the number of workers who: have been assisted, have found re-employment, are taking
training, and those that have chosen retirement. The satisfaction of the workers served by the
Recipient, including the number and percentage of participating workers reporting career and
employment needs met, shall also be measured by completion of a questionnaire and reported to the
Ministry in the Final Report.
4. The Recipient shall submit an “Audited Statement of Revenue and Expenditure” with respect to the
Project. The statement shall itemize all revenues and costs of the Project, and be signed by an
authorized signing officer of the Recipient.
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1-Finance:
Ministry of Training,
Ministère de la Formation et des
Colleges and Universities
Collèges et Universités
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS
DEMANDE DE PAIEMENT DE CONTRIBUTION
Pursuant to the Adjustment Agreement dated
Conformement a l’accord d’adaptation en date du
Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
le ministre de la Formation, des Collèges et Universités
April 1, 2011
Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant
En Vertu des modalites d’application
As authorized by the terms and conditions
For expenses incurred during period of
Pour les depenses engageesPour les depenses engagees
Interim No.
No. de la récl.
9
Final
Finale
(mm/dd/yy)
February 1,
2012
Expenses incurred
Frais occasionnés
1.
2.
Previously claimed to Government
Reclamations precedente du
Gouvernment
Total this claim
Total pour la presente
demande
(mm/dd/yy)
and/et
Government share
this claim
Part du
grouvernement à la
presente demande
February 29,
2012
Total to date
Part gouvernemente
totale a ce jour
Chairperson's/Coordinator's expenses
Dépenses du Président/Coordonnateur
$41,534.22
$1,691.06
$1,537.34
$43,071.57
Committee members Remuneration
Rémunération des membres du comité
$19,132.01
$5,047.50
$4,588.68
$23,720.69
$4,333.04
$1,517.13
$1,379.22
$5,712.27
Other (see ledger sheet)
Autre (voir le registre)
$14,615.60
$1,577.22
$1,433.85
$16,049.45
Sub-totals
Sous-total
$79,614.88
$9,832.91
$8,939.10
$88,553.98
3.
Capital Costs Depenses en immobilisations
4.
Training Costs Frais de
formation
5.
Travel Costs Frais de
deplacement
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Professional fees and expenses
Dépenses d'honoraires professionnels
Deduct adavance
Moins l'avance de fonds
$117,000.00
Totals
Totaux
-$28,446.02
Total government funds committed
Total des dépenses engagées par le gouvernement
MAXIMUM MTCU CONTRIBUTION
$130,000.00
$130,000.00
I the undersigned hereby certify that the amount of - Je sousigne, atteste par les presentes que le montant de
dollars and
dollars et
cents
Is due and payable to - Est payable à
Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant
And that the expenses charged are fair and accurate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the above
cited agreement, and that all applicable credits have been taken into account.
Et que les frais réclamés sont raisonables et exacts et conformes aux termes de
l’accord
mentionné plus haut et qu’il a tenu compte de tous les credits applicables
NOTE: Copies of all vouchers are required to support expenses being claimed.
A NOTER: Copies de toutes les pièces justificatives sont requises à l’appui des
dépenses pour lesquelles la demande de remboursement est présentée.
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2-Chairperson’s Appointment Letter
Name: Kenneth J.F. Johnson, M.Ed.
Address: 601 Conklin Rd. #6, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 0C1
Dear. Mr. Johnson
This will confirm our request that you act as Chairperson/Co-ordinator of the Joint Adjustment Committee
established under the authority of the Adjustment Advisory Program of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities.
Your duties in this part-time appointment will be to plan, call and chair all meetings of the Committee and to
guide, direct and render professional assistance to the parties in working out a private program of adjustment
for the workers, act as a signing officer for all business transactions of the Committee and to write a report of
Committee activities as set forth in the Adjustment Advisory Program Service Agreement. In addition, you
will prepare a separate report, which shall be a synopsis of the full committee report, for use by the Industrial
Adjustment Service.
It is understood that this position is one of trust and confidentiality. No release of information obtained by
reason of the appointment can be sanctioned without the express written permission of the parties and the
Industrial Adjustment Service. The chairperson-co-ordinator also recognizes their privileged position in
accepting this appointment and will exclude themselves arid any affiliated organizations from consulting
assignments or agreements covered under this Adjustment Advisory Service agreement while retained as
committee chairperson.
The remuneration for the assignment will be $500.00 per diem billed in days and half days, plus necessary
expenses. Your final account should be presented to the Committee at the completion of the assignment. In
addition, interim accounts will be submitted at least every three months.
Subject to the on-going approval of the Committee, who by unanimous agreement can terminate this
appointment on thirty (30) days notice, this assignment shall terminate at the conclusion of the work of the
Committee, as determined by the terms and conditions of the Adjustment Advisory Program Service
Agreement. Conversely, should you desire to relinquish the assignment it is understood that the Committee
would be given thirty (30) days' notice of your intention.
We are pleased that you have been able to accept this assignment and look forward to a mutually rewarding
association.
Yours sincerely,
The Adjustment Committee, RIE limited
I hereby signify my understanding and acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
Kenneth J. F. Johnson
Jan. 18/2010
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3-Minutes:
ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 26, 2011
Present: Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Rick Purdy, Cal Hewson, Charlene
Nicholson, Gary Matheson, Barb Erhardt
Absent: Linda Farmer, John McCall, Eric Groocock, Gail Aldred, Dennis Hammer
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
Minutes from the March 29, 2011 meeting were accepted – ‘No’ errors or Omissions to
report
Business Arising From the Minutes:
Terms of Reference (New Agreement) Nadia requested copies for all to be distributed at the
next meeting
Jackie reported that the requested Inventory List had been updated and sent to Charlene &
Nadia
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre (Operational & EI) & MTCU Activity Report
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Jackie presented the April 2011 Coordinators Report & REAC status EI reports.
Reviewed and discussed – all in order
To date (April 26) 4.8% adjusted – this number represents stats for the ‘New’ 2011 contract
Boards continue to be updated daily
Jackie reported that the flow of traffic into the Action Centre continued to be relatively steady.
The majority of claims have been re-activated and now the flow is basically for the bi-weekly
reporting to EI and resolving some EI issues.
Action Centre Activities for the month (April 1- April 25) and Placement Status – 3 have
acquired Full Time work, 2 in TIOW Second Career Training and 1 in a Full Time Course.
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Training:
Training Workshops
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Jackie toured the new St. Leonard’s facilities on Fairview Drive and thought their
resource/reference section was impressive - lots of space and private.
St. Leonard’s agreed to put together a list of programs which would be of interest and
assistance to our clients with a mid-late June timetable. The programs would consist of 2 –
½ days at REAC.
4 Training Fund Requests were submitted for the month (B. Melligan, G. deWaard, B.
Groocock, L. Gecas) – Rick Purdy approved.
Jackie questioned Nadia and Ken - ‘if our people go to St. Leonard’s or any other agency for
assistance, do we still count them on our stats’ – both Nadia and Ken confirmed Yes’.
Communications:
Raymond Adjustment Committee Final Report (Dec 2009-March 2011 - Prepared by Ken
Johnson) was presented to all. In discussion, Ken indicated that the report summarized the
activities at the REAC to the Government (see Status of the Workforce, pages 36 & 37). Ken
noted that our numbers and the amount of activity at the Action Centre were good! He also
suggested that spare copies of the report be made available to our clients so that our clients
could see what activities had transpired over the past year.
April’s Newsletter was reviewed and discussed.
Employee Issues
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Jackie had a couple of EI concerns leading to the delay of payments. Issues included CPP i.e. dates did not match, SIN #’s found to be incorrect for years and misspelling of mother’s
maiden names – all issues have been resolved.
Jackie had a discussion with Ken regarding the ‘termination’ of employment of one of our
clients. Ken recommended an Appeal to ‘Empire’ and he felt Brian Charlton would be a
good representative as he has experience in this particular area. Jackie reported that she had
talked to an Appeal Rep (4-26-11) and Jackie determined from the conversation, that there
were grounds for an Appeal.
Nadia asked if any ‘new clients’ (i.e. from other companies) had walked in and Jackie reported
none as of today’s date.
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Finances
Nadia reported that the $65,000 funding advance had not yet been released but was expecting
$’s to be released soon
Nadia and Kathy to audit and reconcile 2010 report
Interest Earned - $47.65
Available Funds - $34371.76
$276.69 allocated for training – Balance in Training Fund $24221.08
Reviewed and approved
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business
No other business to add or discuss
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday May 24 @ 5 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 24, 2011
Present: Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Charlene Nicholson, John McCall, Linda Farmer, Barb
Erhardt
Absent: Nadia Fleming, Rick Purdy, Cal Hewson, Gary Matheson, Eric Groocock, Gail
Aldred, Dennis Hammer
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. at the REAC
Minutes from the April 26, 2011 meeting were accepted with NO errors or omissions to
report
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Business Arising From the Minutes:
Terms of Reference (New Agreement) were tabled but Nadia needs to be present – Jackie
will bring forward at the next meeting in June
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre (Operational &EI) & MTCU Activity Report
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Jackie presented the May 2011 Coordinators Report & REAC status EI reports
Reports were reviewed and discussed – both report in order
As of Friday May 20 – 5.6% adjusted
Ken Johnson suggested that YTD monthly % numbers be indicated
Boards continue to be updated daily and website is updated monthly with the
latest news
REAC continues to reactive EI claims, resolve any EI issues and the flow of clients
still remains consistent
Action Centre Activities - one (1) client has graduated from TIOW and one (1) client
still remaining in the program
Jackie reported that the Action Centre had been given a subtle ‘new décor’
Training:
Training Workshops
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St. Leonard’s called with a list of programs (consisting of 3 sessions) and dates
Suggested Programs and dates: Resume Workshop June 15 Skills/Self Marketing
TBA (1 day or 2, ½ days) Interviewing Skills TBA (1 day or 2, ½ days)
Jackie will post on the website and will be doing a callout to clients to inform them of
the upcoming
Brian from the Steelworkers Action Centre will be contacted to see if he has any
clients that would like to participate in these sessions
3 Training Fund Requests were submitted for the month (L. Gecas, B. Groocock, G.
Villiancourt) – Linda Farmer approved
Ken Johnson asked if any other requests for courses/workshops had been brought
forward
Jackie reported - Fork Lift Training, Crane Operator & Fall Arrest courses at
‘National’ in Brantford was the preference
Also, a list of dates & courses has been posted at the Action Centre for courses that
St. John Ambulance offers – First Aid Instruction and CPR
The new location for ‘Community Resource Service’ (CRS) – 230 Shellards Lane,
Unit # 3-4 (Plaza across from Assumption College).
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Communications:
May’s Newsletter was reviewed and discussed
Jackie reported that May’s Newsletter was published on the website and indicated that she
had been getting feedback from clients which is positive.
Employee Issues:
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As Jackie mentioned at the April meeting, we had one client who had been
‘terminated’ and Ken suggested that Brian Charlton would be a good representative
for this client. Jackie was pleased to inform, that Brian Charlton was coming in to
meet with the client and her Wednesday May 25, 2011, to provide some guidance and
to put together the required information for the ‘Appeal’
Finances:
Charlene Nicholson reported that the 1st Audit was ‘complete’.
Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh Chartered Accountants (Brantford) had completed the Audit.
(Note: Tabled and in line, NO observations within audit)
Charlene also reported that the $65,000 Funding cheque had been received May 13, 2011 and
deposited
Kathy Prymak submitted the Treasurer’s Report for April 30, 2011
Available Funds - $20,000
Balance in Training Fund - $15,140.28
Reviewed and Approved
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business
No other business to add or discuss
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday June 28, 2011, 5 p.m. @ REAC
Meeting Adjourned at 6 p.m.
ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 30, 2011
Present: Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Rick Purdy, Gary Matheson, Linda Farmer, Barb
Erhardt
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Absent: Cal Hewson, Charlene Nicholson, John McCall, Eric Groocock, Gail Aldred, Dennis Hammer
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order June 30, 2011, 5 p.m. at the REAC
Minutes from the May 24, 2011 meeting were accepted with NO errors or omissions to report
Business Arising From the Minutes:
Jackie received from Nadia a copy of the ‘New Agreement’
Terms of Reference – New Agreement (Officially Reviewed)
Nadia suggested the following amendments be made to the ‘Terms of Reference’:
Page 1 Accountability - Signature Page to include signatures of members
Page 4 Operating Procedures (cont’d) – Chairperson - $500 monthly
Change to read - $500 Per Diem (Billed in ½ days)
‘The committee is to be made up of three people’…
Change to read – ‘The committee is to be made up of people’…
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre (Operational E EI) & MTCU Activity Report
- Jackie presented the June 2011 Coordinators Report & REAC status EI reports
- Boards updated daily & website is updated monthly with the latest news
- REAC continues to fill out EI claims for clients & EI issues are minimal
- Noted that the flow of clients down slightly (seasonal)
- Reports were reviewed and discussed – both reports in order
- As of Friday June 24, 2011 - 7.2% adjusted
- Nadia requested the ‘Training Skills Development’ #’s be changed from ‘2 to 3’ - agreed
- Noted that Jackie had added a column to the Status Report-‘Rolling Adjusted Totals’
- REAC Activities – 1 person enrolled in 2nd Career
- TIOW – 3 clients enrolled – 2 have full time jobs & 1 remaining client still in program
- Jackie reported that there had been a number of TIOW inquires this month. Information
feedback from the clients, was that they ‘cannot’ participate in any other Government program for 2 years, so
there is a bit of caution before making any commitments – Nadia confirmed the 2 year wait time was accurate
before they could get into another Government Program.
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Training:
Training Workshops
- Jackie indicated that 2 of the 3 schedule workshops presented by St. Leonard’s had been
completed – Resume Writing & Self Marketing Skills. 3rd workshop – Interview Skills to be
completed June 29. There was good feedback from all participants. Ken suggested Jackie
indicate in the next Newsletter the number of participants that took part & hopefully this will
generate some interest. Jackie indicated she would revisit this topic in September.
- 1 Training Fund Request was submitted (D. General) Fall Arrest $158.00 – Linda Farmer
Approved
- Agency Referrals – No new people but some clients have been to St. Leonard’s to explore what
St. Leonard’s has to offer them
Communications:
- June’s Newsletter was reviewed & discussed
- In July’s Newsletter, Jackie is going to highlight the # of people that participated in the 3
workshops
- Jackie is going to publish the ‘Rolling Adjusted Totals’ in future Newsletters & highlight the
people that get jobs
- Linda Farmer suggested that if any new employers are doing ‘big’ hires, it would be a good
idea to also include this in the Newsletters. Jackie noted that she does a ‘mass e-mail’ when
this happens.
- Nadia remarked that the Labor Market in Hamilton is gaining some momentum & that an
announcement was going to be made soon regarding a ‘new employer’ coming into the area.
Ken suggested watching the ‘Hamilton Spec’ for announcement & company information. The
Mention of National Steel Car in Hamilton was hiring.
Employee Issues:
- Jackie reported that Brian Charlton had been in May 25, 2011 to provide guidance for an Appeal
for a client but she has been unable to reach him after a number of calls.
- 2 other clients have filed appeals – 1 has been straightened out & the other sounds promising.
- Jackie indicated that a few employees will be off EI shortly
Finances:
- Jackie reported that she had not received the Financials from Kathy Prymark – will be discussed
at the next meeting
- Noted/tabled that the Financial Audit was completed & finalized by Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh
Chartered Accounts (Brantford)
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
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Other Business
Operational Hours – Nadia & Ken indicated that the REAC may reduce hours of operation through the summer
(if desired) & if the hours are reduced, a notification to be sent out to inform clients of the change of hours –
agreed.
No REAC meeting to be held in July – agreed.
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday August 30, 2011, 5 p.m. @ REAC (Note: if a meeting/decision is required before August 30, 2011, an
e-mail will be sent to all.
Meeting Adjourned at 6 p.m.
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RIE Adjustment Committee
Meeting # 20
Tuesday August 30, 2011
Present - Nadia Flemming, Charlene Nicholson, Jackie Huys, Rick Purdy and Gary
Matheson.
Absent – Ken Johnston, Barb Erhardt, Linda Farmer, Gail Aldred, Cal Hewson, Dennis
Hammer, John McCall and Eric Groocock
Nadia called the meeting to order August 30, 2011, 5:00 pm and mentioned that no items
could be passed or accepted due to not meeting the required attendance of 50% + 1 person as
mandated by MCCU.
Minutes from the last meeting on June 30, 2011 were reviewed but not able to be accepted as
read.
Business arising from the minutes
Terms of reference changes in language were discussed but not able to be adopted again due
to not meeting the required attendance. Jackie also spoke of the process to be adhered to in
order to obtain sign off by the committee. Nadia agreed it to be acceptable in accordance
with MCCU guidelines.
Coordinators Report- Under current contract we have 14.40% adjusted, with a rolling total
of 62.56% adjusted since Feb. 2010
Jackie noted that there were as many people changing jobs in the last month as there were
people getting their first job since the closure.
Jackie also mentioned that there were job fairs posted on the boards for US Steel and
Linamar
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Jackie brought up the fact that there is going to be an increase in CPP and it has to be
reported by anyone collecting both CPP and EI. Jackie has contacted all those who are
currently collecting both and made them aware.
Jackie discussed our day to day activities and how they were being handled. Also Jackie is
trying to contact the Operations Manager at a new rubber recycling company starting up in
Brantford.
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Training
Jackie also stated that we have one person in second career training and no one in TIOW.
Nadia mentioned that the rules of acceptance for TIOW are now being relaxed a little for
people who do not quite make the age criteria. People 54 years of age are being considered.
There were 2 claims in for reimbursement one being Safety boots and Police Check and the
other being tools required to start their new job.
Communications
The newsletter for the month of August has been sent out and there are additional copies
available at the action centre should anyone need one.
Nadia stated that she has not heard back from Hamilton’s Economic Development
Committee on the new companies starting up in Hamilton. There is rumored to be 2 new
companies coming to Hamilton but nothing substantiated at this point.
Finance
No financial reports were available and would not have been able to be accepted due to
shortage of committee members being present.
Jackie submitted vouchers and receipts for petty cash to Charlene to give to Kathy at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Additions to the agenda
none
Other Business
Nadia inquired if there were any pending EI issues and Jackie spoke of the only pending
issue and how it was being handled. We had one person that has been transferred from EI to
Sick Benefits and it was noted that the only difference was that a person collecting Sick
Benefits is not allowed to earn any extra income without it affecting their claim.
Date of next meeting: Tuesday September 20th at 5:00 pm.
RIE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting # 20
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Present – Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Kathy Prymak, Jackie Huys, Gary Matheson, Linda
Farmer, Barb Erhardt
Absent – Charlene Nicholson, Gail Aldred, Cal Hewson, Dennis Hammer, John McCall,
Rick Purdy, Eric Groocock
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. September 20, 2011 at the Raymond
Employees Action Centre
Minutes from the last two meetings – June 30 & August 30, 2011 were reviewed and
accepted as tabled with NO errors or omissions to report
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Business Arising from the Minutes
August 30, 2011 Meeting – Terms of Reference accepted from June 30, 2011 meeting
Noted – Signed off by REAC Members & Kathy Prymak (Chamber of Commerce), Ken
Johnson. Charlene Nicholson to sign w/o September 19, 2011.
Noted - Formally reviewed and accepted into Agreement
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre
- Jackie presented the September 2011 Coordinators Report
- Jackie reported that September 2011 had been a busy month with 58 visitors
ending August 30 and 43 visitors as of September 21, 2011
- Boards updated daily & continually searching for ‘new’ job websites
- Jackie reported that a number of ‘Job Fairs’ had been posted & calls to clients
namely – Linamar, Econo Lube, Marco & US Steel. Jackie reported a number
of clients attended the US Steel Job Fair and that she had received a call from
HR
personnel at US Steel, requesting to send all possible skilled trades clients. It was noted that
US Steel in Hamilton is resuming contract talks
- Client information is currently updated
- REAC continues to assist with any EI issues
Training:
Training Workshops
- No requests for training funds
- Some questions asked but ‘no’ commitments in redoing any of workshops
previously presented by St. Leonard’s
- Jackie indicated that our clients have been sending out resumes, getting
the interview but not getting the positions. Nadia suggested doing a re-post on
the website indicating that the St. Leonard’s workshops - Resume Writing,
Self Marketing Skills & Interview Skills, would be presented again if enough
interest is generated. Nadia also suggested posting on the website – one of
the most frequently asked questions of any prospective employer is ‘What have you been doing the past 15 months??’ A good response is to be
able to indicate the number of self improvement courses taken.
Jackie will note ‘Let’s Get Moving’ on the next newsletter/website to motivate
Clients & also, the St. John’s First Aid training is available on an ongoing
basis
- Ken suggested possibly a BBQ to get everyone together to reconnect…this
might be a good opportunity to impress the importance of all the assistance
that we have in the community to enable us to successfully move forward in
securing employment
Employee Issues:
- One in Appeal process & waiting for an (Umpire) decision. If this Appeal is
denied, the next step will be to the office of Phil McColeman MP.
- Jackie remarked that it’s getting harder to keep everyone positive with
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the job market the way it is. (Ken remarked that clients be made aware that
there are services available if signs of anxiety/depression are present)
Finances:
- Kathy Prymak presented the Treasurer’s Report(s) for current & past 3 months
- Noted that sufficient training funds are still available
- Ken remarked that REAC is in a ‘good position’ financially
- Jackie indicated that the Landlord was in Sept. 21, 2011 with a reminder, that
a 3 month notice is to be given upon leaving – Noted
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business
Nadia asked about the status of ‘Committee Membership’…Jackie reported that a letter/note
had been sent out, but no response (next request will be more affirmative).
Ken suggested sending out note to see if there is any interest in ‘new’ membership but Nadia
indicated, as the numbers decline there is no real need to add to the membership.
Date of Next Meeting
5 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 @ REAC
Meeting Adjourned at 6 p.m. by Ken Johnson
RIE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting # 21
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Present – Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Gary Matheson, Linda Farmer, Cal
Hewson, Rick Purdy, Barb Erhardt
Absent – Dennis Hammer, Charlene Nicholson, Eric Groocock
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. November 1, 2011 at the Raymond
Employees Action Centre
Minutes from the September 20, 2011 meeting were reviewed and accepted as tabled with
‘No’ errors or omissions to report
Business Arising from the Minutes
Nadia asked if the ‘Terms of Reference Signature Page’ had been signed and presented to the
Chamber. Jackie indicated she would have it to the Chamber w/o November 1, 2011
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre:
- Jackie presented the October 2011 Coordinators Report
- Jackie reported that the number of visits and calls were down for October but on
the up side – 4 people found full time employment this month
- Boards updated daily & continually searching all job websites
- REAC is currently at 18.4% adjusted (102 still requiring assistance) & 66.56%
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Rolling Adj. Total since Feb. 12, 2010
Training:
- 2 Requests for training funds – First Aid Certificate & Fork Lift Operator Lic –
Approved by L. Farmer
- Jackie asked for feedback from the committee if we could we make the Training
Funds available to a couple of clients that was laid off in June 2009.
She reported that they are & have been actively looking for employment,
registered & use the Action Centre for resources.
Consensus – approve Training Funds to those that are eligible (with discretion)
Communications:
- A number of topics were discussed regarding the March 31, 2012 closure of
the REAC - Disbursement of Training Funds (in excess of $16,000), any
interest in Workshops, is there a possibility we need to extend the contract,
should REAC/peer helper make calls to those 102 people (unadjusted) to see if they require
any assistance?
- December activities/interest at the A/C will determine some factors for the
remaining 3 months until the end of contract – March 31, 2012
- Suggested that the November Newsletter bring some facts to the attention
of the readers (before EI claims are complete). Time to take advantage of all
resources at the Action Centre
** Is there any interest to run Workshops – do you know how to ‘Market’ yourself for the
job?
**Is your Resume up-to-date? (Don’t have a big lapse in time between jobs).
**Are you prepared to answer questions from a prospective employer? (What
have you been doing in the past 12 months?)
**How far are you willing to drive for a job?
**Market is recovering – are you just starting to look for employment?
- Nadia gave us some input as to what other committees have done in the past
when there are funds remaining when Action Centre’s close
- Draws for Grocery Cards ($100)
- Donate to people/families in need
- Donate to Non-Profit Organizations (Food Bank, Shelters, Literacy Council)
- Turkey vouchers
- Christmas get together
(Ken indicated that it is our fund, to set parameters & to provide benefits that
are appropriate)
- Nadia also indicated that the $’s could be used to share costs (rent, utilities) in
the event there is a need for an extension for the Action Centre to remain
open. (Some decisions will have to be made in December)
- Jackie commented that she noticed a ‘new trend’ in call centre companies –
they are beginning to hire people to work out of their home (i.e., Reliance,
Pizza Pizza)
Employee Issues:
- One in Appeal process & still waiting for an ‘Umpire’ decision
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Finances:
- Treasurer’s Report ending October 31, 2011 presented (Balance $59134.94)
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business
Holiday hours for December 27, 28, 29, 30 would be 8:30 - 12
Date of Next Meeting
5 p.m. December 6, 2011 @ REAC
Meeting Adjourned at 6 p.m. by Ken Johnson
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________________ RIE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting #22
DECEMBER 6, 2011
Present – Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Gary Matheson, Rick Purdy, Barb
Erhardt
Absent – Dennis Hammer, Charlene Nicholson, Eric Groocock, Linda Farmer, Cal Hewson
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. December 6, 2011 at the Raymond
Employees Action Centre
Minutes from the November 1, 2011 meeting were reviewed and accepted as tabled with
‘No’ errors or omissions to report
Business Arising from the Minutes
Ken asked about the feedback from the newsletter in regards to the possibility of running
workshops again namely for – Resume Writing, How to Market Yourself & Interviewing
Skills. Jackie indicated that feedback had been minimal & a ‘new questionnaire’ will be
mailed out to all ‘unadjusted’ clients, which will include a self addressed stamped envelope
for convenience. The questions on the ‘new questionnaire’ will be more pertinent to the
requirements of the current ‘unadjusted clients’.
Nadia reported that she had not yet received the ‘Terms of Reference Signature Page’ from
the Chamber. Jackie replied that she had presented the paperwork to the Chamber & would
ask that they e-mail it to Nadia ASAP.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre:
- Jackie presented the November 2011 Coordinators Report
- Jackie reported that the number of visits, calls in/out were up from October
2011
- Boards updated daily, assisting clients with EI & continually search all job
websites
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- REAC remains at 18.4% adjusted (102 requiring assistance) & the Rolling
Adj. Total is at 66.56%
Training:
- 1 Training Fund request – Police Check. Approved by Rick Purdy
Communications:
- Jackie indicated that the feedback for the Open House to be held December 10th
at the Navy Club was very positive.
- Company funds to pay for Open House expenses & it was noted that NO
alcohol would be purchased
- Jackie said that the Raymond building on Elgin Street had been sold to
Massilly Group from Mississauga and that they would take possession early
January 2012. The Massilly Group produce various types of ‘lids & the
equipment’ required to mfg these products. Regina King from Raymond was
approached by Massilly and asked to forward the names of former Raymond
employees who are still looking for work. Expected pay is expected to be
approx. $15/hr.
- Jackie also reported another company has moved into Brantford –Vestas Wind
Systems (manufacturers of Wind Turbines). One of our clients has been hired
with Vestas & watching job boards for the hiring of additional employees.
- Nadia asked the committee, what our thoughts were on the March closing
date….Jackie indicated that she had advertised the closing of the Action Centre
in March & the fact that most EI claims will be finished around this time, so the
March 31, 2012 closing date, would probably happen. Nadia said that if there
was an influx of activity at the Action Centre, we could use the Training Fund
$’s to stay open additional months. Ken suggested we wait until we see the
results of the questionnaire-then make the decision.
- In anticipation of the March 31, 2012 closing, we will need to actively starting
wrapping up the Action Centre mid March .
- Nadia announced that she will be retiring June 2012 & would like to see that all
activities are covered before her departure.
- Nadia told the committee that other Action Centres chose to revisit the Training
Fund Requests & could recommend to pay out some in full (this entirely at the
discretion of the committee)
- To stimulate activity at the Action Centre it was suggested (through the January
Newsletter) the Action Centre would be conducting weekly draws
for the clients that come in – i.e. grocery gift cards.
- Any ‘Training Fund’ monies that remain at March 31, 2012, Nadia suggested
that we donate to Brantford Food Bank & other services in the community.
- Jackie asked what was to be done with the furniture/equipment that was donated
to the Action Centre by Raymond. Nadia responded that it is entirely up to the
committee & Raymond to decide as the MTCU has no claim.
- No workshops are scheduled to date
- Jackie reported that 5th Wheel has dropped course costs to reflect same costs
as Second Career.
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Employee Issues:
- One still in Appeal process & waiting for Umpire decision.
Jackie detailed for Ken the sequence of events for this individual
- March 2011, client quit job due to stress on advise from his Doctor
- Applied to EI – denied
- June 2011, Filed appeal & went before Appeal Board – claim denied again
- August/September 2011 supplied list of job specific jobs that the client had
applied to, Doctors note supplied & examples of other similar situations where
other claims had been approved
- October 2011, client received a letter from Ottawa – Appeal Division, that
the client will be advised when a court date is set
- The client went to Phil McColeman’s office to seek advise & was told that they
could not help out now as this is not in the EI system any longer & is now at
Federal ‘Legal System’ level. Ken responded by indicating he would get in
touch with ‘Donna’ (Service Canada/Regional EI Office)’ to get some
timelines for these types of situations. (Ken indicated that he didn’t participate
in the original Appeal as there was a conflict of interest with employees but
now that it has gone beyond the local level, Ken can now offer his assistance).
- Jackie asked Nadia & Ken, if the client should hire a lawyer. Nadia thought
seeking some legal advise/consultation would be helpful for the client & Ken
would ask for advise from Donna (Service Canada). If required, Training
Fund $’s could be used to help client.
Finances:
- Treasurer’s Report ending November 30, 2011 presented
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business
Holiday Hours for December 27, 28, 29, 30 will be 8-12 & reopening with regular hours
January 3, 2012
Date of Next Meeting
(New time) 3 p.m. January 10, 2012 @ REAC
Meeting Adjourned at 6 p.m. by Ken Johnson
RIE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting # 22
January 10,2012
Present - Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Rick Purdy, Jackie Huys, Gary Matheson
Absent - Cal Hewson, Dennis Hammer, Eric Groocock Linda Farmer, Barb Erhardt
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. January 10, 2012 at the Raymond
Employees Action Centre
Minutes from the last meeting December 6,2012 were reviewed and Nadia's name was
removed from the sentence that read Nadia suggested that we donate to Brantford food
bank and other services in the community. It now reads, "any training fund monies that
remain at March 31, 2012, it was suggested that we donate the balance of the training
fund money to the Brantford Food Bank and other services in the community". The
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minutes were amended and accepted as read.
Business Arising from the Minutes
An offsite meeting is going to be arranged to discuss the balance of the training fund and
how to best disperse it.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Action Centre
- Jackie presented the Coordinators Report
- Boards updated daily & continually searching for 'new' job websites
- Jackie reported Massilly North America Inc., the company that purchased the former
Raymond's property has the REAC contact information to recruit potential employees
-Jackie said the responses to the questionnaires sent out have been slow so we have not
been able to determine what workshops may be required.
-REAC - will call and ask the questions from the questionnaire over the phone
Training:
- One request was submitted and approved by Rick Purdy for training fund requests.
Finances:
- Nadia has submitted a request for the balance of the MTCU funds in November but has
not been received yet but there are adequate funds to sustain the centre.
- Jackie presented the financial statement for up to and including December 31,2011
- Ken asked if to bring in an auditor at this point. Nadia stated that there will be an
auditor available when the Chamber of Commerce is ready however, they are extremely
busy right now and not ready for the audit.
Employee Issues:
Jackie stated that there were 2 outstanding E.!. issues. Jackie is following up on one of
them and the other is awaiting a court date. Jackie proposed that some of the leftover
training funds be allocated to help with the legal fees. This has been deferred pending
more information gathering.
Additions to Agenda
Nadia discussed the wind up procedure as set forth in the "terms of reference' For MTCU
purposes everything must be complete by March 31, 2012. Outstanding bills will have to
be paid in full.
Nadia is going to send Jackie a copy of the wind down procedures to guide the committee {
from this point forward.
Notice has been given to the landlord. The centre could continue on their own for another
month or so but the money would have to come from the companies fund and not the
MTCU.
St Leonard's Society has expressed an interest in the tables, chairs and computer desks
for their training centre when we close. Disposition of all the centre's equipment is at the
discretion of the committee as the MTCU did not have to supply us with any equipment.
Other Business
Nadia suggested that the closure be posted on the REAC website.
The official last day of operation is March 30,2012. Jackie and a peer helper should stay
on until the end of April to take care dispersing the equipment and handle miscellaneous
matters involved in the closure.
Ken will have to have his final billing and final Chairperson's report done for March 31,
2012.
Date of Next Meeting
5 p.m. Thursday, February 9,2012 @ REAC
Meeting Adjourned at 4 p.m. by Ken Johnson
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RIE ADJUSTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Meeting # 24
February 13, 2012
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Present – Nadia Fleming, Ken Johnson, Jackie Huys, Gary Matheson, Cal Hewson, Dennis
Hammer, Linda Farmer, Charlene Nicholson, Barb Erhardt.
Absent – Rick Purdy, Eric Groocock.
Ken Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. Feb. 13, 2013 at the Raymond Employees
Action Centre
Minutes from the last meeting January 10, 2012 were reviewed and accepted as tabled.
Business arising from the minutes
Jackie noted that the wording from the minutes of December 6, 2011 (removing Nadia’s
name re; donating to the Brantford Food Bank etc) had been amended and sent to committee
members.
Ken inquired if the advance of funds had taken place – Charlene confirmed ($52460). He
also asked, at what point the audit would be done. Kathy reported the auditors are on
‘standby’ and confirmed the audit would be done within 60 days of the end of the contract –
March 31, 2012.
Sub-Committee Reports
Action Centre:
-Jackie presented
-January 2012 Coordinators Report
-Boards continually updated daily & the REAC website was updated with current
news
-Data base updated as we get information
-Numbers for visits, phone calls in/out, e-mails were up over December 2011
-REAC at 24.8% adjusted (94 unadjusted) & rolling adj. total at 72.96%
Training:
-3 Training Fund requests – approved (First Aid, Smart Serve, Safety Shoes)
-It was noted that REAC will change the $ amount, to include all ‘reasonable’ requests. As
we receive the training requests Jackie will email all committee members with the requested
amount (so everyone is aware). Upon approval from all members, the request will be signed
for approval by at least one committee member and Jackie. Requests will then be sent to
Kathy at the Chamber for payment.
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Communications:
-January newsletter reviewed & interest was generated for training in – Fork Lift,
Basic e-mailing, St. John’s First Aid
-EI benefits ended February 10, 2012 for majority of clients & a number of calls had been
received regarding using ‘Temp Agencies’ for employment. Feedback from clients reflected
that after signing up with the agencies, they still are not receiving call outs for work. It was
noted that possibly the Temp Agencies are now building clientele. Ken remarked that he’s
finding employers are now starting to hire direct instead of using Temp Agencies.
-Stats show ‘Hot’ spot for employment is in Guelph area
-Jackie indicated that a large number of clients are not working & are diligently looking for
employment & some clients are working 2 jobs as ‘call-in, casual’ positions
-Nadia asked – ‘of the group that is left, do we know ‘why’ they aren’t getting jobs’? A
couple of ‘red flags’ could be the fact that there is a ‘blank’ spot on resumes (no employment
for 2 years after the closing of plant in 2010), clients have 20+ years employment (age
factor), hourly rate, location, basic resume presentation & unaware how to sell themselves in
this job market, even though they are skilled people. Nadia feels this is beyond the scope of
REAC and these clients need to seek out agencies i.e. St. Leonard’s or possibly, a
‘motivational speaker’ to come in to speak. Ken suggested before the next newsletter goes
out in early March, Jackie should make the connection with St. Leonard’s to take on clients
after REAC closes. It was also noted that some clients are looking at jobs that aren’t suitable
& with using an agency, this would keep clients streamlined.
-Raymond building on Elgin Street has been sold to ‘Massilly’ & currently being retrofitted
for production. Massilly has requested Jackie send current resumes of former Raymond
employees, for future employment with Massilly.
- 4 clients in recent weeks are working with Enterprise Brant, inquiring the possibilities of
‘Small Business’ in the area. Ken stated, as long as clients have been on EI the last 3 years,
they should get assistance.
-Nadia has drafted a letter to the Chamber from MTCU indicating the contract ending date of
March 31, 2012. Also, a cheque for the training fund $’s will be done March 31, 2012.
-A number of issues were brought forward regarding the REAC staying open for 1 month
longer (closing April 30, 2012). The concern is that REAC would be ‘operating as an
Independent’ & would we be able to find an Insurance Provider for the additional time.
Also, staying open we could be at ‘personal risk’ with clients if someone should get injured
etc. A list of ‘Agencies, addresses, phone #’s & contact names’ should be listed in the March
newsletter for those clients still seeking assistance.
-All paperwork must be ‘shredded’ before disposal
-Computer hard drives to be ‘wiped clean’ as well as phone #’s from telephones/fax machine
-Utilities to be notified ASAP regarding March 31, 2012 closing
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Employee Issues:
-2 EI issues
- 1 resolved, 2nd is ongoing & in Appeal process still waiting for umpire decision.
- Jackie was informed from client that a Labor Employment Lawyer would not be
required & resolution to this issue could be Fall 2012. Our client will have
representation when it goes to Board.
Finances:
-Treasurer’s Report ending January 31, 2012 presented
Additions to Agenda
No additions made
Other Business/Date of Next Meeting
March 20, 2012 - 6pm – Offsite Gus and Guido’s 265 King George Road
4-Co-ordinator Reports:
Coordinators Report
May 2011
Activity
1. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
2. Website has been updated with latest news.
3. Reactivating more claims and resolving EI issues.
4. Updating database with new information on services used as it’s gathered.
5. We have had an increase in people interested in OE programs.
6. We have two people that have finished attending the TIOW program. One Secured employment,
the other still hasn’t. We still have one attending TIOW.
7. Spoke with St Leonard’s to follow up on some in house classes. Girls are still working on them
and are still tentatively working toward mid June to offer an in-house resume workshop, skills/self
marketing and interviewing skills classes.
May Action Centre Activity
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Date
April 2011 - Final
To - May 20/11
Phone Calls
In
89
72
Visits
76
55
Phone Calls Out
120
164
Faxes
2
3
Email
In
221
143
Email
Out
392
488
Workshops
1
3
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Coordinators Report
June 2011
Activity
8. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
9. Website has been updated with latest news.
10. Continue to assist people with EI issues.
11. Updating database with new information on services used as it’s gathered.
12. We have had an increase in people interested in OE programs, have had one person enroll in
Second Career this month, starting in July.
13. We have completed the Resume and Skills/Self Marketing workshops being offered by St
Leonard’s. The feedback has been positive. The last of the series Interviewing Skills will be on
Wednesday the 29th.
Date
May 2011 - Final
To - June 24/11
Visits
76
59
Phone Calls In
97
82
Phone Calls Out
1890
156
Faxes
Email In
12
9
205
162
June Action Centre Activity
Raymond Employee Adjustment Centre
Terms of Reference
Mission Statement
The Raymond Employee Adjustment Centre provides a friendly environment to support
and train workers who have lost their jobs due to the downsizing of the manufacturing
industry. In pursuit of our mission, we direct our attention to the availability of
employment & training opportunities in the area, understanding our individual client’s
personal needs and sharing in the responsibility of helping them achieve the self esteem
required in today’s aggressive job market.
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Preamble
The objective of the project is to help the 130 employees affected by job loss at Raymond
Industrial Equipment deal with the effects of losing their job, and help them review and plan their
next step back into the work force. After discussions between the MTCU and Raymond Industrial
Equipment it was determined that there is a need for an adjustment centre for these
unemployed workers and after an application was filed with the MTCU, The Raymond Employee
Adjustment Centre was approved for a one year contract.
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The committee members representing The Raymond Employee Adjustment Centre are as
follows:
Representing the Chamber of Commerce Brantford - Brant – Charlene Nicholson/Kathy Prymak
Coordinator – Jackie Huys
Committee Chairperson – Ken Johnson
Representing the MTCU – Nadia Fleming
Accountability
It is understood by all members that the Raymond Employee Adjustment Centre has been
approved to facilitate a one year project in partnership with the MTCU, where the Raymond
Employee Adjustment Centre will be responsible for the operation of an adjustment centre
including monitoring of the operations, budget, meetings, etc. It is also the responsibility of the
Raymond Employee Adjustment Centre to report all information as required by the MTCU on a
timely basis.
Composition of Committee
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Chairperson – Ken Johnson
Duties:
Plan, call and chair all meetings of the committee
Guide, direct and render professional assistance to the parties
Develop a cohesiveness within the committee which induces its members to work together
Ensure accurate minutes are kept and distributed to committee members
Ensure that the appropriate procedures are followed in the selection of external consultants
Ensure appropriate documentation in respect to all invoices and statements of claim, etc are
made available
Ensure all costs incurred by the committee have been authorized and are shareable under the
terms of the agreement before certifying them as approved
Ensure that the final claim is prepared and submitted upon receipt of the final committee report
Administration/Treasurer – Chamber of Commerce Brantford – Brant – Charlene Nicholson/Kathy
Prymak
Duties:
Ensure all costs incurred by the committee have been paid in a timely manner (rent, phone,
honorariums, etc)
Budgetary Responsibilities for the operation of the centre
Coordinator – Jackie Huys
Duties:
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Oversee the daily operations of the adjustment centre including opening/closing the centre,
instructing peer helpers, communicate with outside providers, and organizing employment
workshops and seminars
Assist in the daily operations of the adjustment centre including; inputting employee hours and
completing payroll, scheduling and coordinating work schedules
Communicate with outside providers and government agencies regarding services and
programming offered to unemployed workers
Input progress of the Centre’s success rate for finding employment for unemployed workers
Develop and maintain a telephone list with relevant contact names for employment insurance
inquiries, Service Canada Tele-message #, Federal and Provincial Representatives, Social Services
contacts, MP and MPP offices
Keep accurate information and copies of application forms, attendance lists for training programs,
workshops or seminars
Track down available employment in the area by contacting employers, agencies, searching
through newspapers and related networking principals
Ensure that an accurate agenda is prepared for all regular meetings in a timely manner
Responsible for communications and the organization and facilitation of all health & safety
training programs
Secretary:
Minutes are a record of the decisions and agreements made by the committee. The Secretary:
- records the minutes of each committee meeting
ensures they are typed and forwarded to the Chairperson for review and distribution
includes all proposals, all decisions, recommendations, reports or undertakings along with
financial estimates of agreed costs
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Minutes Should Include:
Date, time and location of meeting
Record of who is in attendance
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Business arising from the previous minutes
Receipt of outside consultant’s reports
Receipt of subcommittee reports
New Business
Treasurer’s report
Approval of all expenditures
All decisions
Action to be taken before next meeting AND by whom
Date, time and location of next meeting
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Role of the Committee
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The objective of the project is to help the 130 employees affected by job loss at Raymond
Industrial Equipment deal with the effects of losing their job, and help them review and plan their
next step back into the work force. We believe that a success rate of 80% is achievable compared
to our success rate of past adjustment centre’s that we have participated in.
Committee’s responsibility:
Gain a strong understanding & knowledge of current EI legislation and its programs to help
displaced workers
Build up a network of contacts for EI, Community Colleges, community based/private trainers,
Provincial funded training programs, etc
Track down available employment in the area specific to the needs of our members
Have information on all available training in the community
Make all decisions for the operation of the centre with the proper authority of all the parties
involved
Decisions making will be by consensus only
To maintain accurate information on programs and services
Responsibilities: Objectives; Committee Activity
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In order to achieve our mandate from the committee, the centre will have one peer helper assisting
the coordinator on a daily basis. It will be the job of the coordinator and peer helper to
communicate on a regular basis with all displaced workers to:
Assess workers needs
Provide assistance with job search skills, retraining information, advocacy, referrals, and support
mechanisms
Follow up and monitor workers
To maintain accurate information on programs and services
To provide skills and information needed to find employment
Peer helpers will record all interactions with workers and make that information available to the
coordinator. The coordinator will use that information and put it into a monitoring system that will
help track the progress of the centre. The coordinator will have monthly results available for
discussion at the monthly committee meeting.
Operating Procedures
The duration of this project will be from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 in partnership with
Raymond Industrial Equipment and the MTCU, with all funding costs covered by the Her Majesty
the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Training, Colleges and
Universities.
Everyone involved in the centre’s activities will be responsible to sign a declaration of
conduct and confidentiality form so they understand they must act in the best interest of the laid off
workers represented by this adjustment committee. Furthermore, hold strict confidence on all
private information which they become aware of through their involvement in the committee and
action centre. Any conflict of interest will be directed to the committee for review.
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All costs incurred by this committee including allowable expenditures, honorarium, etc
must be approved by the committee. A formal budget will be developed by the committee to show
the overall costs structure of the centre to ensure the proper costs have been calculated (see
attached budget). At every committee meeting the administrator will make available a financial
report to help the committee stay on track with the budget. Any time cheques are to be made out,
whether for purchases, rent, wages, etc, all checks will require two signatures. All Honorariums
will be paid out on a weekly basis at the following rates:
Peer Helper - $15 per hour
Coordinator - $840 weekly
Administration - $27 per day
Committee member - $15 per meeting
Chairperson - $500 monthly
Signing Authority for Cheques;
Chamber of Commerce Brantford – Brant, CEO and persons with Chamber of Commerce signing
authority
The committee is to be made up of three people representing the affected workers from
Raymond Industrial Equipment, the Chairperson, & the Coordinator. The meetings will be also
attended by a representative from the MTCU and Chamber of Commerce Brantford – Brant. All
meeting notifications will be determined at the end of the previous meeting where a date and
time will be set for the next meeting. All meetings will take place at the Raymond Employee
Adjustment Centre unless otherwise decided by the committee. There will be a requirement of at
least two committee members present in order to pass any decisions at the committee meetings.
All decisions are made by consensus only. The committee will meet monthly unless decided
differently by the committee. All meetings will be recorded and previous meeting minutes made
available.
Coordinators Report
July - August 2011
Activity
14. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
15. Website has been updated with latest news.
16. Continue to assist people with EI issues.
17. Updating database with new information on services used as it’s gathered.
18. We have had several people get jobs this month. We have also seen this month a number of
people who were previously adjusted move to new jobs.
July/August Action Centre Activity
Date
Visits
Phone Calls In
Phone Calls Out
Faxes
Email In
Email Out
July, 2011
65
94
128
10
166
394
Workshops
0
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August,
2011
55
107
97
8
171
527
0
Coordinators Report
September 2011
Activity
19. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
20. Website has been updated with latest news.
21. Continue to assist people with EI issues.
22. Updating database with new information on clients and services used as it’s gathered.
23. We have had a noticeable increase in the number of people dropping in so far this month.
July/August Action Centre Activity
Phone
Calls
Out
Faxes
Email In
Email
Out
Date
Visits
Phone
Calls In
August, 2011
58
107
97
14
205
603
0
Sept. 16, 2011
43
49
80
4
104
178
0
Workshops
Coordinators Report
October 2011
Activity
24. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
25. Website has been updated with latest news.
26. Continue to assist people with EI issues.
27. Updating database with new information on clients and services used as it’s gathered.
28. Advising more people on marketing themselves, interview and resume tips.
October Action Centre Activity
Phone
Calls
Out
Faxes
Email In
Email
Out
Date
Visits
Phone
Calls In
Sept. 2011
81
98
118
10
201
361
0
62
84
129
16
200
671
0
Oct. 2011
Workshops
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Coordinators Report
November 2011
Activity
29. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
30. Website has been updated with latest news.
31. Continue to assist people with EI issues.
32. Updating database with new information on clients and services used as it’s gathered.
33. Advising more people on marketing themselves, interview and resume tips.
34. Advised everyone in the November newsletter about the impending closure.
35. Updated questionnaire for mailing, see attached.
36. Advised everyone of the REAC Christmas open house – Response seems positive.
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The Raymond Employee Action Centre will be closing March 31, 2012.
We want to make sure that all employees get the full benefit out of the resources
the Action Centre has to offer. Whether you have a definite plan or not the Action
Centre is here to provide support as you make your transition to new employment.
The Action Centre can help you explore a new career direction and skills training or
support you in your active job search.
Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
This information will be used to help direct the activity of the action centre in the
next few months.
When you have completed the questionnaire please mail it back in the enclosed
envelope.
Name _______________
Cell Phone #:
Email address:
Home Phone #:
1. Have you obtained other employment? Yes
No
If yes, please specify:___________________________________________
2. Do you have a resume
Yes
No
3. Are you interested in a resume writing workshop?
Yes
4. Are you interested in a interviewing workshop? Yes
5. Are you interested in retraining?
Yes
No
No
No
6. What kind of assistance would you like?
Computer Skills
Training Programs / Upgrading
Job Search Skills
Further Education
Reference Letter
Marketing Skills to Other Companies
Mock Interviewing
Other (please specify below)
________________________________________________________________________
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7. Would training/information on the following be helpful? (circle Yes where applicable)
Career Counselling
Yes
Job Application Forms
Yes
Personal Counselling Yes
Self Employment
Yes
Financial/budgeting
Yes
Apprenticeships
Yes
Family Counselling
Yes
Gov’t Sponsored Training Yes
Retirement Planning Yes
Managing Change
Yes
8. Do you have any suggestions/comments regarding the types of programs that might be
helpful to you?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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9. What type of work are you seeking?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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10. How far would you travel for work? (If applicable, check more than one)
Brantford Only
Ingersoll
Hamilton
Woodstock
Simcoe
Kitchener/Waterloo
Other
Cambridge
(p (please specify)__________
November Action Centre Activity
Phone
Calls
Out
Faxes
Email In
Email
Out
Date
Visits
Phone
Calls In
October, 2011
62
84
129
16
200
671
0
November, 2011
68
98
146
16
218
779
0
Workshops
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Coordinators Report
December 2011
Activity
37. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
38. Website has been updated with latest news.
39. Continue to assist people with EI issues. Currently have 2 ongoing:
1. Claim has ended earlier then should have, believe that the long
tenured worker was not calculated in properly.
2. Denial of claim, found out umpire trial can take up to 2 years,
have advised him. I also gave him the number of a local labouremployment law lawyer with the Community Legal Clinic and
asked him to contact him and get more information on what to
expect and any associated costs.
40. Updating database with new information on clients and services used as it’s gathered.
41. Advising more people on marketing themselves, interview and resume tips.
42. Christmas Open House was a GREAT success.
43. Former Raymond building has been sold and new owners Massilly have taken
possession, my name has been passed onto their recruiter for resumes. Their
time frame for production startup is the end of March.
44.
S
ent out new updated questionnaire response back has been slow.
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November Action Centre Activity
Phone
Calls
Out
Faxes
Email In
Email
Out
Date
Visits
Phone
Calls In
November, 2011
68
98
146
16
218
779
0
December, 2011
72
97
175
14
238
767
0
Workshops
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Coordinators Report
January 2012
Activity
1. We continue to update the boards on a daily basis.
2. Website has been updated with latest news.
3. Continue to assist people with El issues. Currently have 1 ongoing: i; I{
Denial of claim, found out umpire trial can take up to 2 years, have
advised him. I gave him the number of a local labour-employment law
lawyer with the Community Legal Clinic and asked him to contact him and
get more information on what to expect and any associated costs. Labour
Lawyer has been contacted and there will be no additional costs for
representation, Lawyer indicated not to expect any news of trial until the
fall.
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4. Updating database with new information on clients and services used as it's gathered.
5. Advising more people on marketing themselves, interview and resume tips.
6. Former Raymond building has been sold and new owners Massilly have taken
possession, and work has begun on retro fit. A few employees have been contacted and
are going through the interview process. All hires will be expected to commute to
Mississauga for at least 3 months until the building is ready.
7. Have been getting good feedback on questionnaire's have a sign up list
going for 3 classes. First Aid Training, Forklift Certification and Basic
emaillattachment skills.
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January 2012 Action Centre Activity
PhonePhone Calls Email
Date
December, 2011
January, 2012
Visits
72
75
Calls
In
Out
Faxes
97
101
175
191
14
15
Emai
ln
Out
Workshops
238
338
767
740
0
0
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Status of the Workforce
Name of Committee:
Date:
Location:
Raymond Industrial Equipment Adjustment Committee
February 28, 2011
Brantford, Ontario
Total Comments
1-Number of Workers in the Firm
254
2-Number of workers affected
254
3-Number of workers not requiring
or wanting assistance
9
4-Number of workers assisted by the committee
130
Phase-II
Outcomes of Assistance:
a) Employment within Firm:
i) Number of jobs created
ii) Number of jobs maintained
iii) Transferred within the company
b) Employment outside the Firm
26
i) Employed full-time
26
ii) Employed part-time (contract)
6
iii) Temporary Employment
9
iv) Self Employment
4
c) Retired
20
d) Training
3
i) Full time ( + 25 hrs/week)
3
ii) Part time ( -25 hrs/week)
5-Number of workers still requiring assistance
130
(may include some of those in a to d above)
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Appendix B
STATUS OF THE WORKFORCE
Name of Committee:Raymond Industrial Equipment Adjustment Committee (2010-11)
Date:
January
31,2011
1. Number of
workers in the
firm
2. Number of
workers affected
3. Number
Notrequiring
assistance &
WSIB
4. Number of
workers assisted
Mar.
2010
Apr.
2010
May
2010
June
2010
July
2010
August
2010
Sept.
2010
Oct.
2010
Nov.
2010
Dec.
2010
Jan.
2011
Feb.
2011
Mar.
2011
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
246
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
245
*Reduce
Temp
&Contra
ct
*
*
Outcomes
a. Employment
within firm
i. Number of jobs
ii. Number of jobs
maintained
iii. Transfers
b. Employment
outside firm
43
+16
+6
+7(72)
i. Employed FT
43
+16
+6
+7
0
0
0
0
0
ii. Employed
Contract
iii. Temporary
work
iv. Self-employed
3(69)
3(69)
+5(74)
+2
+8(84)
+4
+1
+3(91)
+2
-1(92)
+5(74)
+2
+8(84)
+4
+1
+3(91)
+2
-1(92)
0
2
+3(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
+1(6)
(6)
-4(2)
0
0
8
+1(9)
(9)
(9)
+1(10)
+1(11)
-1(10)
-1(9)
-2(7)
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
-1(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
c. Retired
c)i.-Adjusted
19
63
19
+15
19
+7
19
+7(92)
19
+16
19
+9
+1(20)
+5(115)
(20)
+5(128)
(20)
+2(133)
(20)
0
0
0
0
1
1
3(1-2nd)
3
(20)
+1(129
)
4
(20)
+2(131)
d. Training
(20)
+8(123
)
3
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
1
1
+1(2)
(2)
(2)
+1(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
183
168
161
154
144
135
130
122
117
116
*(132)
*(133)
26%
33%
35%
38%
41%
45%
47%
50%
52%
53%
47%
48%
*(131
)
i. Full time (+25
hours
ii. Part time (-25
hours /week)
5. Number
workers requiring
assistance
(mayinclude
some ( in a. to d.
above)
48%
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Newsletters
March 2011
All stories, even the ones we love, must eventually
come to an end and when they do, it's only an
opportunity for another story to begin.
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Items of Interest
Finally spring is here! Time to put away the shovel and come out of hibernation.
We’ve been busy at the Action Centre, hunting for new job postings and digging
up new career opportunities. Drop in for a visit and see what we have to offer!
Our adjusted employee’s number as of February 28th was 47.76%. Breakdown
as follows.
Working Full Time
Working Temp
Working Contract
Working Part Time
Self Employed
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development - TIOW
Other Full Time Course
Retired
92
(9)
(2)
0
1
1
1
2
20
Thinking about trying something new? Or perhaps pursuing a hobby or passion
as a fulltime career?
There are several options available to retrain in a new field or to update your
skills and certificates in a field you already know.
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Stop by for more information!
______________________________________________
April 2011
If you always do, what you always did,
You will always get, what you’ve always got.
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Items of Interest
Great news! We have been given a new contract. This will allow us to keep
the Action Centre open for another year!
Watch future newsletters for in-house workshops and courses.
Drop by the Action Centre we can provide
-
Internet Access
Fax Machine
Computers
Printers
Job Leads
Educational Leads
Help with your resume or cover letter
Conversation
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May 2011
Things we do not expect, happen
more frequently than we wish.
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Forklift Training / First Aid Training / Police Check –
Be Proactive!
We have started seeing a trend in job postings. More and more, employers are
asking for fork truck drivers to be certified. For workers to submit a police check
or asking for someone with a first aid certificate. Having these certificates listed
in your cover letter and resume may mean the difference of you being selected
for an interview over someone else not as prepared!
We have found a training centre in Brantford that regularly offers a 1 day
training course to obtain your forklift license the cost is approximately $175
St John Ambulance is in the same plaza as the Action Centre and offers a 2
day program for a Standard First Aid certificate. The cost is $127
Remember we offer a training allowance of $250 to help offset the cost of
upgrading your skills.
If you are interested in any of these courses please stop by for more
information about the dates and times these courses are being offered.
Resumes and Interviews
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Many people find it frustrating that they send out dozens of resumes and rarely
get a response. Also equally frustrating is getting a call and then worrying
about the upcoming interview or worse stressing that you were blindsided by
questions you were not expecting during your interview.
In June/July we are planning on offering a session on tweaking your resume to
better market your skills, and working on putting your best self forward in an
interview.
Please call or email me if you are interested in this 2 – ½ day sessions.
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With the
contract
start a
statistics.
adjusted
Working Full Time
Working Temp
Working Contract
Working Part Time
Self Employed
Training-Second
Career
Training Skills-TIOW
Other Full Time
Course
Retired
Total:
Total Adjusted
Percentage
3
(7)
(3)
0
0
new
we also
new set of
Our
0
2
1
0
6
6
4.80%
employee’s number as of April 30th was 4.80%. Breakdown
as follows.
June 2011
People who want to move mountains must
start by carrying away small stones
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
WORKSHOPS!
Together with St Leonard’s we are offering the following
workshops in June.
June 15 – 1pm-4pm - Resume Writing. Please bring a copy
of your resume, preferable on a data stick.
June 22 – 1pm-4pm – Job Skills/Self Marketing.
June 29 – 1pm-4pm – Interviewing Skills.
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All classes will be held at the Action Centre. Class size is
limited to 10 people so sign up early. If you are interested
please call or drop by and have your name added to the list.
Our adjusted employee’s number under the new contract, as
of May 31st was 7.20%.
May 2011
Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
6
(7)
(5)
Percentage
7.20%
1
2
0
9
July/August
2011
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life."
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
The 3 workshops (Resume Writing, Job Skills/Self
Marketing and Interviewing Skills) offered in June were a
great success. If you are interested in attending any 1 or all 3
please contact the Action Centre.
We continue to search for jobs everyday, posting on the job
boards and emailing out job leads. So please make sure we
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have your current email address, and remember to
periodically check your email
We have a number of people reporting that they have sent out
hundreds of resumes and haven’t gotten any responses.
Unfortunately there seems to be more people looking for work
then there are jobs available.
Please don’t be discouraged!
Take another look at your resume and cover letter. Most of
us had our resumes and cover letters done in 2010.
Does your resume or cover letter need to be freshened up or
rewritten?
Is the information in it current and up to date?
Are there any new job experiences or education items to add?
Is it in the right format when applying online so that a potential
employer can open and read it?
Are you using key words to sell yourself?
The Action Centre can help you! Drop in and see what we
have to offer!
Education – Thinking of enhancing your skills or have a
certificate that needs to be renewed? We still have training
dollars available.
TIP: Upgrading your skills while job hunting always looks good
on a resume.
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at
http://www.raymondactioncentre.com
Our adjusted employee’s number under the new contract, are
as follows:
June
July
August To Date
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Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
Percentage Adjusted under new
contract
Total Adjusted since 2/12/2010
9
(7)
(5)
11
(7)
(5)
12
(7)
(5)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
1
14
1
16
9.60%
11.20%
12.80%
57.76%
59.36%
60.96%
September/October 2011
Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way
things turn out …
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Items of Interest
Lets Get Moving – It is easy to get discouraged while
searching for work, you apply for that job you think was posted
just for you, and don’t even get a response or you go for an
interview and walk into a room with 30 other people all after
that 1 job. Long gone are the days when you could walk into a
factory, ask for a job and start the next day. Today it’s
resumes, cover letters and selling yourself as the best
candidate for the job. DON”T DESPAIR, we have lots of ideas
and resources to help you work toward landing that fulltime
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job! Stop by and see how we can help you with your resume,
cover letter and interviewing skills.
One of the questions we have heard being asked during an
interview is “what have you been doing since you left
Raymond?”
Make sure you keep your resume up to date. If you have had a
couple of short term or temp jobs, then add them to your
resume. Most employers are well aware of the temp job
market.
A great way to update your resume, and to show your
willingness to keep yourself motivated is to update your
education or volunteer work. We offer training dollars to offset
the cost of updating your skills. Consider getting your first aid
certificate, or perhaps your forklift license. Volunteering in the
community helps everyone and can perhaps lead to future
employment contacts.
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September/October 2011
TIOW (Targeted Initiative for Older Workers) and Second
Career are two programs that are available to upgrade your
skills or possibly get re-training in a whole new field. Need
more information? Come in and see us!
Our adjusted employee’s number are as follows
Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working
Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
Percentage Adjusted under
new Contract
Adjusted Since 2/12/2010
Sept. /2011
16
(7)
Oct. 15/2011
16
(7)
(5)
(3)
1
1
1
1
1
19
1
19
15.20%
63.36%
15.20%
63.36%
November 2011
Always remember that the future comes one day at a time
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
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Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Items of Interest
The End is Near – We just want to take this opportunity to
let everyone know that the Action Centre will be closing on
March 31, 2012. Although that may seem off in the
distance, it is less then 5 months away. In the time we have
left we want to make sure that we have helped everyone to
gain the knowledge and tools to help find fulltime employment.
Please take advantage of the Action Centre
Services while you have the chance!
The Interview – We have been getting some good feedback
from people that have been on interviews, and the types of
questions that are commonly being asked during an interview.
Here are a few, how do you think you would answer these
questions?
What have you been doing since you left your last job?
What is your biggest weakness?
How did you contribute to the profitability of your last
company?
Give us an example of how you dealt with a difficult
situation
How did you resolve conflict with a fellow employee?
Tell me what you know about this company.
Tell us why we should hire you.
Do you have your forklift certificate?
Do you have a first aid certificate?
Were do you see yourself being in 5 years?
What is it about our company that makes you want to
work here?
It’s easy to get flustered and thrown off guard and possibly
blow the interview… Let us give you a helping hand. We can
help you with your resume, practice your interviewing skills
and help you market yourself to be the best candidate for the
job!
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November 2011
email -
We try and send out as much information as we
can by email, it saves on postage and we can send you
accurate job postings as we find them. So if you have an
email address or if you have changed your email address
please send us an email at reac@live.ca and let us know what
it is.
Our adjusted employee’s number are as follows
Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working
Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
Percentage Adjusted under
new Contract
Adjusted Since 2/12/2010
Oct. 31/2011
20
(5)
(3)
1
1
1
23
18.40%
66.56%
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December 2011
From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another
The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Holiday Hours – The Action Centre will be open
December 27, 2010 – December 30, 2011 from 8:30 - Noon
We will return to regular hours, January 3, 2012
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
Please don’t drink and drive.
Our adjusted employee’s number are as follows
Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working
Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
Percentage Adjusted under
new Contract
Adjusted Since 2/12/2010
Nov. 30/2011
20
(7)
(6)
1
1
1
23
18.40%
66.56%
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January/February 2012
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
Training Opportunities
o Fork Lift Operator Certification
o First Aid Training with CPR and AED
o
Basic Computer Skills – emailing your cover letter and resume
If you are interested in any of the training courses please
contact the Action Centre for more information ASAP as
there is limited space. **Please note we will try and run
these on a Saturday and/or Sunday to accommodate those
of you working contract or temp. positions
EI Benefits – Has your EI run out? What’s next? Do you
have additional work weeks and not sure if you have enough
hours to start a new claim? Thinking of going back to school?
Think you need specific job training? Give us a call we can
help.
Not getting any responses when sending out your
resume? Stop in and let us help you update your resume and
put your best self forward.
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JOB BOARDS UPDATED DAILY!! – Stop in and have a look,
we may have the job you’ve been looking for. We spend our
day looking for jobs and use a wide variety of employment
sites and job mining tools.
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Our adjusted employee numbers are as follows
Working Full Time
Working Part Time
**Working
Contract/Temporary
Self Employed
***In Education On Own
Training-Second Career
Training Skills Development
****Other EO training
Another Community Program
Retired
Total Adjusted:
Percentage Adjusted under
new Contract
Adjusted Since 2/12/2010
Jan 31/2012
24
(7)
(7)
1
1
1
27
21.60%
69.76%
Final Edition
March 2012
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about
life:
It goes on. - Robert Frost
340 Henry St., Unit #19, in Brantford.
Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Friday – 8:30 am to Noon
Phone: 519-756-9700
Fax: 519-756-0200
Email reac@live.ca
Or, visit us online at http://www.raymondactioncentre.com.
The Action Centre will be officially closing on March
29th at 4pm
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I can’t believe that I am writing the final newsletter! It seems like only
yesterday I was trying to figure out what the heck to say in the first
one! More then two years have now passed, many of you have found
new employment, started small business’s or retired. Some are still
looking for work, and I am confident you will find something soon. I
would like to thank the peer helpers who have been here everyday
searching for jobs, your dedication in trying to help their fellow
employees find new employment is greatly appreciated. I would like to
thank the Raymond Adjustment Committee who have volunteered
their time for more then two years to help guide the Action Centre.
Most of all though, I want to thank you. It has been a rewarding two
years for me and I have been honoured to work with each of you,
making the transition to life after Raymond, it will be very hard to lock
the Action Centre door for the last time.
Best of luck to us all!
Training Dollar Requests – Please submit your receipts for
any training that you may have taken before March 23, 2012.
Raymond Employees Get Together! – April 28th,
2012 1pm - 4pm
Brant Navy Club, 54 Wadsworth Street, Brantford
Come out and enjoy an afternoon with old friends and coworkers
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Contact Information:
Career Link - Grand Erie District School Board
For unemployed individuals. Provides career
assessment/research/employment/personal development
assessments. Training: workshops for career exploration
1 Market St.
Brantford, ON N3T 6C8
Tel: 519-759-1412
Community Resource Service (CRS) Employment Services
Community Resource Employment Services provide individual
and job search support to help you find the right job. An
Employment Ontario service provider. Administers the TIOW
program (Targeted Initiative for Older Workers).
1100 Clarence St. S., Suite 102
Brantford, ON N3S 7N8
Tel: 519-751-4357
St. Leonard's Employment Services
Free Employment Ontario service offering a full range of
counselling, services and resources. Second Career
225 Fairview Dr.
Brantford, Ontario N3R 7E3
Tel: 519-756-7665
Brant Skills Centre
Literacy and essential skill programs to help adults get the skills
they need to reach their goals (employment, further education,
increased independence). Programs include: reading, writing,
numeracy, and computers.
225 Fairview Dr.
Brantford, Ontario N3R 7E3
Tel: 519-758-1664
Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre
Part of a network of offices through the Ministry of Economic
Development & Trade that serve Ontario’s small business
community. Provides information, resources and free professional
consultations on all aspects of business needs. Can offer
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information on The Ontario Self Employment Benefits Program
(OSEB)
330 West Street Unit 10.
Brantford, Ontario N3R 7V5
Tel: 519-752-4636
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Brantford Food Bank
Provides eligible residents with a two- to three-day supply of food
items that follow the Canadian Food Guide.
1100 Clarence St. S., Suite 102
Brantford, ON N3S 7N8
Tel: 519-751-4357
Canadian Mental Health Association - Brant branch
Promotes a positive approach to mental health through
leadership, education, advocacy and support services. Provides
employment assistance/counselling/vocational assessment and
other services
44 King St.
Brantford, ON N3T 3C7
Tel: 519-752-2998
Community Legal Clinic
Advice and representation available through this non-profit
independent community legal clinic to clients who have problems
such as housing, social assistance, government pensions, and
employment insurance.
1100 Clarence St. S., Suite 203
Brantford, ON N3S 7N8
Tel: 519-752-8669; 1-888-341-5021
Family Counselling Centre of Brant
54 Brant Ave.
Brantford, ON N3T 3G8
Tel: 519-753-4173
Family Counselling Centre of Brant -- Credit Counselling
54 Brant Ave.
Brantford, ON N3T 3G8
Tel: 519-753-4173
Ontario Works Resource Centre
220 Colborne St.
Brantford, ON N3T 6L6
Tel: 519-759-7009
Victim Services of Brant
Victim Services of Brant is a non-profit, community-based agency
which assists police, fire and other emergency services in
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providing emotional and practical assistance to victims of crime,
tragic circumstances and disaster
344 Elgin St.
Brantford, Ontario N3S 7P6
Tel: 519-752-3140
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Job Search Links
Lost my job
Service Canada Job Bank
Brant Jobs
City of Brantford
Workopolis
Monster
Indeed
Ontario Public Service Careers
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
County of Brant
Norfolk County
www.norfolkcounty.ca
Haldimand County
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca
Oxford County
www.oxfordcounty.ca
Working in Woodstock
www.workinwoodstock.ca
Working in Canada
www.workingincanada.gc.ca
KnightHunter
www.knighthunter.com
Eluta
Wow Jobs
Career Builder
www.careerbuilder.ca
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brant County Health Unit
Hamilton Health Sciences
St. Joseph's Healthcare
Grand Erie School Board
Brant/Haldimand/Norfolk
Catholic School Board
Careers in Federal Public Service
emplois.gc.ca
www.lostmyjob.ca
www.jobank.ca
www.brantjobs.ca
www.brantford.ca
www.workopolis.ca
www.monster.ca
www.indeed.ca
www.brant.ca
www.eluta.ca
www.wowjobs.ca
www.bchsys.org
www.bchu.org
www.hhscareers.c
www.stjosham.on.ca
www.granderie.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca
www.jobs-
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