Committee Mandates
STANDING COMMITTEES
Executive
Staff Members: (Executive Director - Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B, Governance - Amanda Curtis, CAE)
Mandate: To serve as the planning and priorities committee of the national board of directors; to monitor financial and management performance; and to represent the board on matters requiring immediate attention.
| President | Ted Maksimowski, Express Employment |
| Immediate Past President | Chris Roach, CPC, David Aplin Group |
| Treasurer | Geoff Bagg, CPC, TalentWorld |
| Executive Member at Large | Rita Sposato, Randstad Canada |
| Executive Member at Large |
Darlene Minatel, ManpowerGroup Canada
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Nominating
(Staff Member: Director of Governance - Amanda Curtis, CAE)
Mandate: To identify potential candidates for national executive, board and committee service; and to fulfill specific duties related to the preparation of a slate of candidates for election as directors on the board. The nominating committee may also be called on to assist the board with candidate recommendations for appointments during the year.
| Board Liaison | TBD |
| Chair | TBD |
| Members | Paul Christie, CPC, Global Teamlink |
Ethics
(Staff Member: Director of Governance - Amanda Curtis, CAE)
Mandate: To serve as a forum to hear issues/complaints that are perceived to be in violation of the ACSESS Code of Ethics & Standards; or any applicable human rights, employment laws and regulations; or contrary to generally accepted recruiting and placement practices.
| Board Liaison | Bruce McAlpine, CPC, Fulcrum Search Science Inc. |
| Chair | Bruce McAlpine, CPC, Fulcrum Search Science Inc. & Michel Blaquiere, DRAKKAR |
| Members | Ted Maksimowski, Express Personnel Randy Upright, Manpowe Services (Alberta) |
OPERATIONAL COMMITTEES
Government Relations
(Staff Member: Director of Government Relations - Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B)
Mandate: To represent the staffing industry’s viewpoints with public policy decision-makers legislators and the general public.
| Chair | Stewart Sebben, CPC, Advantage Personnel |
| Members | Pierre-Marc Auger, L’Agence Nicolette Mueller, Adecco Employment Services Ltd Marc-André Robert, Global Ressources Humaines Randy Upright, Manpower Services (Alberta) |
Membership
(Staff Member: Manager of Membership, Education & Events)
Mandate: To review, monitor and grow our membership by providing our members value and benefits through adherent to our ACSESS Code of Ethics and helping advance industry standards and best practices. We also provide members the added value of affiliate discounts, government relations representation, education sessions, local and national events.
| Chair | Randy Upright, Manpowe Services (Alberta) |
| Members |
Darlene Minatel, ManpowerGroup Canada
Rhona Long, CPC, Synergie Hunt
Paul Christie, CPC, Global Teamlink
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Public Relations & Communications
(Staff Member: Executive Director - Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B)
Mandate: To review and raise the effectiveness of ACSESS communications and public relations; and to improve communication efforts and advertising campaigns at the chapter level. The PR Committee may form sub groups to address such areas as the web site, Staffing for Canada Week, and Association branding.
| Board Liaison | Rita Sposato, Randstad Canada |
| Chair | Rita Sposato, Randstad Canada |
| Members |
Rhona Long, CPC, Synergie Hunt
Sheila Musgrove, TAG Recruiting
Ted Maksimowski, Express Personnel
Geoff Bagg, CPC, TalentWorld |
Certification & Education
(Staff Member: Member Benefits Manager)
Mandate: To monitor and review the recognized Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) program including recommendation on course and delivery enhancements and liaison with educational institutions; and provide for independent educational offerings targeted to all sectors of the membership.
| Board Liaisons | Jeff Nugent, Contractorpayrolling.com |
| Chair | Jeff Nugent, Contractorpayrolling.com |
| Members | Jill Kantor, David Aplin Group Steve Jones, CPC, Business Leadership Corp. Jennifer Miller, CPC, Mercer Bradley |
TASK FORCE
Awards
(Staff Member: Governance - Amanda Curtis, CAE)
Mandate: To annually solicit nominations and submissions for established ACSESS Awards and to provide for a confidential and objective judging process; the Awards Committee will make recommendation on program improvements as periodically required.
| Board Liaison | TBA |
| Chair | TBA |
| Members | Darlene Minatel, ManpowerGroup Travis O'Rouke – Hays International Priya Bhaloo – Tag HR |
National Conference
(Staff Member: Executive Director - Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B, Meeting Planners: Amanda Curtis and Jennifer Traer)
Mandate: To review, plan and deliver an annual program offering sessions of a topical nature designed to meet the needs and expectations of the Association’s diverse membership.
| Board Liaison | Paul Christie, CPC, Global Teamlink and Angela Chambers, CPC, Mercer Bradley |
| Members | Rita Sposato, Randstad Canada |
Chapter Presidents’ Committee Mandate
(Staff Member: Member Services Coordinator)
Mandate: To further the ACSESS Mission and delivery of services to all industry sub-sectors by the effective delivery of tangible services to ACSESS members in regions across Canada; and to raise awareness of the benefits of ACSESS membership via internal communication vehicles addressing activity at both the national and chapter levels.
| Board Liaison | Sheila Musgrove, TAG Recruitment |
| Chapter Ambassador | Sheila Musgrove, TAG Recruitment |
| Members |
Angela Chambers, CPC, Mercer Bradley
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SUB COMMITTEES
Government Relations Sub-Committees
(Staff Member: Director of Government Relations - Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B)
Ontario WSIB/Occupational Health & Safety
Mandate: To monitor WSIB / OH & S policies for the industry, and protect the interests of ACSESS members with respect to workers’ compensation and health and safety issues in general.
| Chair | Stewart Sebben, CPC, Advantage Personnel |
| Members | Christine Beaudry, Randstad Canada Dave Wells, CPC, Advantage Personnel Jason Berman, Adecco Employment Services |
Professional Services
Mandate: To monitor issues of concern to ACSESS members specializing in the supply of professional services, and protect the interests of members operating within this sector.
| Chair | Michael Leacy, Ian Martin Limited |
| Members | Kevin Dee, CPC, Eagle Professional Services Ted Maksimowski, Express Employment Professionals |
Employment Issues
Mandate: To monitor employer / employee relationships, and protect the interests of ACSESS members in their commercial, legal and regulatory affairs.
| Chair | Mary McIninch, B.A. LL.B |
| Members |
Nicolette Mueller, Adecco
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Quebec
Mandate: To monitor industry issues unique to the province of Quebec in the area of labour standards and employment legislation, and protect the interests of ACSESS members in their dealings with Quebec’s governmental departments, boards and agencies.
| Chair | Marc-André Robert, CRIA, Global Ressources Humaines |
| Members | Cora Bucci, CPC, SYNERGIE Hunt Personnel Michel Gagnon, Manucam Ressources Humaines Inc Rhéaume Perreault, Fasken |
Federal Government Issues/Procurement
Mandate: To monitor industry procurement issues and act as the industry advocate to the Federal Government.
| Chair | Priya Bhaloo, TAG HR |
| Members | Martin Chenier, Grey Oak Consulting Eric Joanisse, CLA Personnel |
Jurisdictional Issues
Mandate: To protect the interests of our members specializing in the supply of drivers/transport sector.
| Chair | Mary McIninch, B.A., LL.B |
| Members | Stewart Sebben, CPC, Advantage Personnel Richard Dufour, CPC, Global Ressources Humaines Michel Blaquiere, Drakkar and Partners |