Manufacturing Recovery Support Program

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Overcoming Pandemic Impacts on Industry

 

"We can in no way assume the specific challenges, or maybe even opportunities, that the Pandemic has caused for each individual manufacturer, but this program is an opportunity for you to raise your hand and receive some relevant, funded support"

 

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As we find ourselves now in January, and the challenges of the pandemic are on-going, the call for continued support is clear. It is difficult to know the exact challenge each organization is facing and the value of the NRC-IRAP and ACOA supported recovery programs has been well placed and utilized.

With the continued support of NRC, ACOA and our subject matter expert partners, we have developed and scheduled additional value-added learning sessions relevant to your input.  Our goal is to support organizations in being the best they can be under unprecedented circumstances; to set a different mindset towards solutions, to be innovative in exploring circumstantial opportunities while ensuring the wellbeing of an over extended staff, to fill vacant positions and yes, even grow!

Below,  you will see the sessions outlined. Follow the links to view recordings and, as always, thank you for your valuable input and direction.

Virtual Sessions - Winter 2021

 

A Shift in Mindset, Manufacturing Lessons from the 1918 Pandemic

This session explores how manufacturing in Canada can use the lessons of the Spanish Flu to position business for recovery even as COVID-19 continues into its second wave and thrid wave.

Presenter: Joe Britto, Innate Leaders

Psychological coach, mindset consultant, thinker, and writer – Joe Britto has worked with a wide range of entrepreneurs and leadership teams across the non-profit, public, and private sectors.

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Presenter: Darrin Mitchell, Mitchell Industries

 

Session 1: Selling to your Supply Chain  

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  • Using best sales practices to increase your bottom line 2.2x
  • Creating better suppliers and inputs
  • Having less disruptions in your supply chain

Session 2: The Future of Your Business Hinges on Your Ability to Digitally Connect

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  • Why can’t the next Amazon be a “manufacturer”?
  • How do I develop a global customer base that I can respond to instantly?
  • How has digital connection already affected the minds of my customers?

Session 3: Profitable Growth Out of a Pandemic  

  • Which growth model will make us the most money?
  • Which growth model is most profitable?
  • How do we get out of our current bubble?

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Presenter: Elizabeth Eldridge, Elizabeth Eldridge Consulting

Join Psychological Health & Safety Consultant Elizabeth Eldridge for a deep dive into mental wellness during and following the impact of the pandemic.  This 3-part series will equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools they need to foster a work environment that’s productive, supportive and resilient in the face of challenging times.  With topics specific to psychological health and safety in the context of leadership, employee engagement and organizational culture, participants will learn just how broadly, and profoundly mental health can impact the workplace and will leave inspired to implement forward-thinking strategies to be proactive within their respective organizations.

Session 1: Brilliance and Resilience: Psychologically Healthy Leadership  

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  • Managers are carrying a gigantic burden in their roles right now with the expectation of inspiring strong performance in their teams while maintaining their own wellbeing. Burnout in leaders is becoming more and more common as the pandemic persists and finding balance is getting tougher. This session will arm leaders with essential tools for striking that balance, navigating the challenges leadership roles in times of uncertainty, and building a team that is stronger than ever.

Session 2: From Light Breeze to Strong Wind: Engaging an Exhausted Workforce  

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  • Under the mental weight of the pandemic, organizations around the world are struggling with employee engagement. When your team members are stressed and “checked out”, productivity takes a significant hit; reduced productivity typically equates to poor employee satisfaction, leading to a spike in turnover. The good news? By being proactive leaders can stop this negative domino effect before momentum builds. Join this session for “think outside the box” approaches to employee engagement from a psychological wellness perspective.

Session 3: Organizational Resilience: Beyond the Buzz Word  

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  • What can organizations do to minimize the long-term consequences of the global pandemic? These times of constant change and forced adaptation present us with a unique opportunity to put our team’s resilience to the test and really figure out what it means in a practical sense. This session will help leaders to promote a culture in their respective workplaces that’s conducive to a speedy recovery from the impact of COVID-19, jump-starting performance and bouncing back from the pandemic unscathed.

Presenter: Denis Desjardins, Talent Solutions Canada in partnership with Sherri Deveau, Practical HR Solutions Inc.

A foreign Recruitment & Immigration Practices Webinar Series for Canadian Manufacturers focused on providing customized support to manufacturers facing significant barriers to growth due to lack of access to skilled labour and talent. The Global Skills Connection Series is intended to give Manufacturers a high-level overview of the Immigration process to prepare an organization to begin using foreign recruitment to fill their vacant positions.

Session 1: Getting Started with Immigration  

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  • What is immigration and why is it important for your organization?
  • What are the challenges?
  • Learn the basic elements, players, programs, and terminology 

Session 2: Building the Foundation for Immigration  

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  • Learn how to identify your organizations National Occupation Codes (NOC)
  • Learn how NOCs apply to managers, temporary workers, permanent applicants, and seasonal workers.

Session 3: Pathways to Canada  

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  • How do newcomers first come to Canada?
  • Learn the basic meanings of visitors, temporary workers, students, and permanent residents
  • Better understand the meaning of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)

Session 4: Nuts and Bolts of Immigration  

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  • What are program requirements: work experience, age, certifications, education, funds, language abilities, and more.
  • Review the rules and limits of some of the more popular programs.
  • Education Credential Assessments (ECA), Biometrics, Processing times, and more.

Session 5: Best Practices for Immigration  

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  • Develop and understand your best strategy for finding and keeping the people you want.
  • Discuss strategies for how and where to source candidates.
  • Onboarding and retention best practices
  • Welcoming them and their families to Canada.

 

Recovery for Canadian Manufacturers
- Supported by ACOA & NRC IRAP

Previously Recorded Webinar Series - Fall 2020

 

This session will provide an overall view as well as a benchmarking opportunity. We are also pleased to welcome Darrin Mitchell of Trout River Industries to share perspectives, challenges and successes from the past months and moving forward.

Facilitator: Joan Richard: Eastern Canada Operation Manager 
Presenter:  Scott McNeil Smith: VP, Manufacturing Sector Performance, EMC Canada
Industry Representative: Darrin Mitchell, Owner Trout River Industries, PEI 

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As companies continue to navigate through the phases of COVID 19 the questions and areas of assessment remain the same. The answers may or may not change but an awareness of key aspects of the business are critical. Please join our special guest presenter along with industry representation as they share expertise and experience.

Facilitator: Joan Richard: Eastern Canada Operation Manager 
Presenter:  Stewart Pollard, Shift Leadership Solutions

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How is mental health relevant in the workplace?  While traditional occupational health models focus on keeping employees physically safe on the job, Psychological Health & Safety Consultant Elizabeth Eldridge will show you how neglecting mental wellness at work means your organization is functioning below capacity.  Learn why mental health must be acknowledged as a vital component of occupational health, and how making it a priority and implementing practical strategies will help your organization reach its full potential.

Facilitator: Joan Richard: Eastern Canada Operation Manager 
Presenter:  Elizabeth Eldridge, Certified Phycological Health & Safety Advisor, Arpreggio Health Services

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What is the future of Manufacturing? Is it all about advanced manufacturing, digitization, technology and automation?   Many would argue that it is encapsulated in the fourth industrial revolution as defined by Industry 4.0, which describes how industry should be evolving to deliver improved productivity, capability and performance. 

Facilitator: Joan Richard: Eastern Canada Operation Manager 
Presenter:  Martin Davis, Managing Partner, DUNELM Associates Limited

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Manufacturing Recovery Support Program is a national coaching program helping manufacturers better understand the current situation they face by identifying and supporting a clear path forward.

Coaching sessions are intended to provide individual manufacturers or leaders with hands-on support in planning, mapping and deploying steps to return to productivity, as well as engage improvements along the way.

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