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Wood Manufacturing Council. Canada’s Human Resource Sector Council for the Advanced Wood Manufacturing Industry. Outline. Intro to the WMC Mandate and HR Strategies WMC Projects, Programs and Services Opportunities in Wood. Background - WMC. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Wood Manufacturing Council
Canada’s Human Resource Sector Council for the Advanced Wood Manufacturing Industry
Outline
• Intro to the WMC• Mandate and HR Strategies• WMC Projects, Programs and Services• Opportunities in Wood
Background - WMC
• The Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC) was established in 2001.
• WMC’s mandate is to plan, develop and implement human resource strategies to support the growth and competitiveness of the sector.
• WMC works with industry, educators and other stakeholders in support of this mandate.
Promote Careers in the Sector
Enhance Skills
of ExistingWorkforce
Capitalize onTechnology & Innovation
3-Part HR Strategy for Canada’s Advanced Wood Products Manufacturing Sector
Job #1Attract Labour,& Right Types
of Skills
Job #2Do Better With What We Have
Job #3 Leverage the Workforce to Help Gain Competitive Advantages in Manufacturing
WMC Projects
• WMC is building momentum from the study and is responding to the issues through projects:
Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills Virtual HR Department
National Occupational Standards Career Focus
Skills Upgrading/RISE PLAR
WoodLINKS Technology & Skills Roadmap
Pre-employment Training Marketing & Outreach
National Occupational Standards• The National Occupational Standards (NOS) identify
the skills, knowledge and ability required by individuals in order to perform competently in an occupation
• The standards are the basis for training program development and training to the NOS can lead to accreditation
• The WMC has 5 NOS– Finisher– Machine Operator– Assembler– CNC/Moulder Operator– Supervisor
RISE• Rapid Internal Skills Enhancement program is an in-house training
program focused on practical plant floor training based on the needs of your operations (9 key areas)
– General Safety - Taxonomy and Grading
– Production Documentation - Solid Wood Processing Machinery
– Panel Processing Machinery - Tooling
– Preventative Maintenance - Surface Preparation
– Finishing
• On-line management training leading to management certification. (9 modules).
– Equipment Justification, Time and Cost Studies - Business Finance
– Production Planning & Costing - Human Resource Management
– Facility Planning & Layout - Marketing, Sales and Distribution
– Quality Management & Control - New Product Development
– Supply Chain Management
WoodLINKS
• WoodLINKS – a highschool certification program
• New WoodLINKS has a validated core curriculum
• 8 wood sub-sector modules– Furniture - Cabinets– Fine woodworking - Manufactured Housing– Panelboard products - Remanufacturing– Windows and Doors - Entrepreneurship
Pre Employment Training
• To create a basic knowledge pre-employment training program.
• To expand the reach of WoodLINKS and use it in training settings that are not traditionally highschools.
• To get significantly greater exposure to equity groups, especially New immigrants, Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with disabilities.
• Assist Skilled Youth to Find Quality Jobs
• Wage Subsidy – Up to $12,000
• Access skills the Sector needs– Technical (CNC)– Wood Processing– Marketing– Business– Design
Career Focus Internship Program
EMPLOYERS
• 4 – 12 Months of Full Time Work (30 hours +)
• $1 Subsidy for $2 Paid Wages
• Use Non-Subjective Eligibility Criteria
• Can Find Their Own Intern• Must Provide Contracts,
Proof of Wages Paid, Ensure Intern is Aware of Program.
• 15 -30 Years Old• Post-Secondary Graduate• Out of School• Can Legally Work In Canada• Can’t Be Existing Employees• Can’t Receive EI
INTERNS
Career Focus Internship Program
WMC Careers in Wood
• www.careersinwood.ca• Web resource for workers and employers• Job postings• Career Overviews and Testimonials• Apprentice and Trades Information
– Joinery (Cabinetmaking)– Furniture Technician– Carpentry
UBC Wood Products Processing Careers in Wood
Canada’s wood products sector demands high quality, innovative and technologically
sophisticated professionals. Graduate positions include: •Business Analyst•Design Engineer or Project Engineer •Management (e.g., plant manager) •Process Control Analyst •Product Developer•Production and Export Coordinator •Technical Sales Analyst •Quality Control Supervisor •Quality Manager / Process Engineer •Wood Engineer
(www.forestry.ubc.ca)
In summary
• Wood Sectors are experiencing critical skills shortages
• WMC is working with industry, educators and stakeholders to address labour and HR issues
• Opportunities and training programs are available for interested individuals, youth and employers
For More InformationWood Manufacturing Council
Suite 1016, 130 Albert StreetOttawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4
Phone: 613-567-5511Fax: 613-567-5411
General Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wmc-cfb.ca