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Human Resources
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An emergency response plan speeds up return to normal operations
As the new wildfire season began on March 1, Fort McMurray residents were still reeling about the wildfire that razed the northern Alberta community last year. After sweeping through the city, the wildfire, dubbed “the beast,” would destroy about 2,400…
Alberta employers encouraged to hire locally in professions hurt by bad economy
Edmonton – Alberta companies are being encouraged to hire locally for jobs in professions hit hard by the economic downturn. Under the federal-provincial program companies cannot apply to hire temporary foreign workers for 29 occupations. The list includes engineering managers,…
R.V. Anderson Associates takes top honour at Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards
Toronto, ON – Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) hosted its 15th Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards (OCEA) Gala Saturday night at the International Centre. CEO recognized 12 outstanding engineering projects by Ontario firms and celebrated the important contributions consulting engineers make…
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Iron Ore Company of Canada wins Ground Breaker award for safety
Montreal – The Iron Ore Company has received the Rio Tinto CEO Ground Breaker Safety Award for its Thumb Activated Microphone on Graders initiative. Ground Breakers is Rio Tinto’s global group-wide recognition awards programme, with winners chosen by Rio Tinto…
Canadian oil and gas companies reduce headcount by as much as 50% during downturn
Calgary – According to a new EY market study, completed in association with the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business, 81% of oil and gas companies that reduced headcount by between 25% and 30% during the downturn reported the…
New skills credentials to close high-tech industrial technology maintenance skills gap
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) – one of the Manufacturing USA institutes — and Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech) announced the release of nine new NIMS credentials that validate key skills and…
“The New Workplace” is the theme of Partners in Prevention 2017
Toronto – No one can deny that the workplace has changed dramatically in the last decade. The prevalence of mobile devices, ubiquitous internet access, telecommuting and working remotely have arguably improved productivity, but the human side of the equation must…
PTDA Foundation launches campaign to generate interest in industrial distribution careers
Chicago, Ill. – The Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) initiative – founded and significantly funded by the PTDA Foundation – connected with close to 15,000 students through career fairs and local events and reached more than 3.2 million 16- to 24-year-olds…
Wajax appoints new SVP Finance and CFO
Toronto – Wajax Corporation has appointed Darren Yaworsky as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective March 8, 2017. Mr. Yaworsky is an experienced finance executive with an extensive background in corporate finance, treasury and risk management. Most…
Flowserve appoints new president and CEO
Dallas – Flowserve Corp., one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services (including engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves) announced that R. Scott Rowe has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
New COO for Walter Surface Technologies
Pointe-Claire, Que. – Walter Surface Technologies has announced the appointment of Marc-André Aubé as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Walter Surface Technologies, Mr. Aubé worked as President and Chief Operating Officer of GardaWorld Protective Services. His main…
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Komatsu America CEO Rod Schrader named to AEM board of directors
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced Rod Schrader, CEO of Komatsu America Corp., has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the North American-based…
PEMAC congratulates first graduates from its Asset Management Professional Certificate Program
Mississauga, Ont. – The Plant Engineering & Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC) congratulates the first set of graduates from its Asset Management Professional (AMP) Certificate Program. Launched in fall 2014, the program introduces participants to the latest in strategic asset…
Ontario grant program helping workers stay safe on the job
Ontario is helping to enhance the wellbeing of workers across the province by supporting projects that will help employees stay healthy and safe at work. The province will provide support to organizations creating innovative solutions to health and safety issues…
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Danfoss names new sales manager to support electric heating business
Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Ian Levergood as the sales manager of its Electric Heating business in North America. In this role, Levergood…
Employer fined after worker injured in heavy equipment maintenance shop
London, ON – A company providing sales and service of tractors and other equipment used in the construction industry pleaded guilty and has been fined $115,000 after a worker suffered injuries from a falling piece of equipment. On August 21,…
CH2M appoints senior vice president and global practices director for private sector
Denver, CO – CH2M has appointed M. Dale Sands as Senior Vice President and Global Practice Director for its Private Client Sector business. Sands provides overall leadership for engineering and environmental services including industrial water, advanced facility, ports and terminals,…
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What are the benefits of providing training to maintenance personnel?
Employees at world-class organizations spend as much as 10 per cent of their time engaged in training and education. But in a recessionary environment, training is often one of the first activities to be cut.
New program intended to enhance regulation of the engineering profession
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) will launch a new program on March 31 to gather information on the practices of each of its 80,000 licence holders and gauge their professional knowledge activities. Under PEO’s Practice Evaluation and Knowledge (PEAK) program, practising…
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Key success factors for manufacturers in 2017 – skills and new services
Bridging the skills gap and boosting services will be top priorities for manufacturers in 2017. And IoT? Today, 50 per cent of the costs of IoT projects go on integration. In 2017, many manufacturers will realize they already have IoT solutions – now they need to integrate them better to leverage the full benefits. Antony Bourne, IFS Global Industry Director for Manufacturing outlines three key predictions for 2017 – and beyond.
