Saskatchewan Chapter Past Events

ACSESS Saskatchewan is pleased to invite you to attend a special luncheon event in Regina with Saskatchewan's social media and marketing guru, Mr. Jeph Maystruck. Jeph's presentation is titled:

About Jeph Maystruck

Jeph is a dynamic speaker with a completely different look on social media and marketing than most people have. Jeff will entertain and enlighten us on 'How the internet has changed the world and how to Compete in 2016 and Beyond!' As Chief Interrupting Officer (CIO) of Strategy Lab Marketing in Regina (www.jephmaystruck.com), Jeph has an utter disregard for the status quo - you won't want to miss this!

Feel free to Invite Guests!!

Please RSVP to our Event Committee Chair: Linda Langelier (306-585-7244) or linda@employmentnetwork.ca before 5:00 pm on Monday, June 27.

Make cheques payable to: ACSESS Saskatchewan Chapter….please bring payment with you at the time of the event.

Morning Session - CPC Core Module Workplace Health and Safety 9:00am-12:00pm

CPC candidates will earn a credit for this core module covering relevant regulations of the provincial Occupational Health & Safety Act plus WHMIS, critical injury, designated substances and first aid. Click here to register for Health & Safety core training module

Afternoon Session - Steve Jones, The Wealthy Recruiter Returns 1:00pm-3:00pm

One of the most recognized names in Canadian staffing, Steve Jones served as President of one of Canada's largest privately owned staffing companies. Now, Steve is President of "Steve Jones Business Leadership Corp.", offering training, coaching and consulting to the staffing services industry. He is a past recipient of the staffing industry's "Bill Coke Award", Past President of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services, Advisory Board member of CORCAN Correctional Services Canada, President of Track 3 Association for disabled skiers, member of the Senior Executive Health & Safety Leadership Charter with the Conference Board of Canada and has been recognized by the Attorney General of Canada as Volunteer of the year.

His experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader provides a backdrop as an effective speaker, trainer, coach, and professional storyteller. Steve has the ability to entertain audiences with a wide array of insightful real life anecdotes that help participants experience a transformation from business theory to operational reality

Dear members,

This program offers core competency training on human resources regulations and trends that are becoming increasing numerous and complex. The five core modules are designed to enhance the knowledge of staffing and recruitment professionals who interact with candidates, employees and customers on a daily basis.

ACSESS core industry training is an excellent opportunity to keep employee knowledge up-to-date. This program also prepares those wishing to pursue the North American industry designation Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation.

Please note the following dates in your calendar!

Attendees: 

Jennifer Chase, Ashley Haas, Christine Rodych, Dawn Hillrud, Dan Gobeil, Debbie Tarr-Sentes, Blair Clark, Linda Langelier, Kristen Eisenzimmer, David Eisenzimmer, Carman Gosselin, John Rishu, Kim Kozak, Dona Plewis, Mary McIninch

Welcome and Self-Introductions

• Distribution of ACSESS Chapter manual

Read Vision and Mission Statements (page 5) 

THE ACSESS VISION ACSESS strives to be the most highly recognized and respected Association for effectively protecting, supporting, and promoting the interests of the Canadian recruitment and staffing industry. We elevate the way members, candidates, and communities value our contributions to business, employment and society.

THE ACSESS MISSION: To Promote the Interests and Growth of the Canadian Recruitment & Staffing Industry. In order to accomplish this we will ...

• Identify, communicate and monitor industry standards and ethical business practices
• Positively influence and protect the regulatory and business environment that impacts our members and the people they serve
• Promote credibility and visibility of the industry to the business community, government, and general public
• Provide our members with strategic support services, programs and tools to assist them in achieving their goals and objectives

Discussion

Introduction of Key Speaker: Mary McIninch

• Long-term Director of Government Relations for ACSESS. She is a member of the organization's Employment Standards Committee whose goal is to monitor Employer / Employee relationships, and protect the interests of their membership in their commercial, legal and regulatory affairs.
• We have been speculating that there will be many changes forthcoming as Saskatchewan itself has been significantly under-governed compared to other provinces (specifically ON and AB).

Discussion

Role of ACSESS Chapters

• The mandate of the Chapters is "to carry out local programs in accordance with the principles of ACSESS". Regional programming and services are often the most visible benefits of membership for new members, local operators and non-management staff.
• Chapters shall include as an overall objective a responsibility for providing greater awareness and understanding of ACSESS' goals and activities, and regulatory/operational issues facing the industry. National update reports shall be provided to Chapter members following each regular meeting of the National Board; and Chapters shall provide feedback to the National Board.

Membership Criteria

• Corporate, Associate, or Affiliate

Volunteer Board

• Only until December 31, 2012
• State Formal Board Procedures (pg 7) On or before the last business day in January of each year, the Chapter shall communicate to the entire membership in the Chapter a "Call for Nominations"
• Board Requirement:
  • A President
  • A Treasurer / Secretary
  • A Vice President
• Additional 'Committee' Requirement:
  • Program: Training / Development / Events
  • Membership / Recruitment
  • Communications / Public Relations
  • Government Relations
  • Mentorship

Schedule Next Meeting

• Mandate is quarterly (4x/year)
• Hand out blank minute template (page 14) to scribe