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Human Resources Conference
By Jacynthe de Saint-Hilaire
From April 10 to 15, HR managers gathered at NAV Canada in Cornwall for an NPF HR Educational Conference. The highlights of this conference included:
- Discussing strategic HR issues, legislation, policies and compliance governing CFPSA;
- Taking part in training, workshops and general information and discussion sessions on a variety of topics including: Recruitment and Selection, Job Descriptions, Employment Equity, Labour Relations, Health and Safety, Customer Service etc.
- A focus on HR services offered within our organization;
- Briefings on upcoming new policies;
- Participating in team building exercises;
- Obtaining feedback from field HR personnel; and
- Networking and exchanging views and information.
The following people participated in the conference.
Central Region
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From Central (Quebec/Ontario) region (left to right).
Back row: Ellen Larivière, HRM North Bay; Gilda Neil, HRM Borden; André De la Durantaye, HRM SISIP FS; Robin Ross, Sr HRM HQ; Debbie Taylor,HRM Trenton; Ann Martell, HRM Valcartier; Melanie Gammon, HRM Kingston; and Denis Trottier, RMHR Ontario/Québec.
Front row : Chantal Berthelet, DOHRC, HQ; Josée Larocque, Recruiting Assistant HQ; Tara Giberson, HRM CFSU(O); Lucille Guertin, HRM Montréal/St-Jean; and Julie Laurendeau, HRM Bagotville
Western Regions
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From Western regions (left to right):
Marie Kelly, HR Assistant Suffield; Sandra Dauphinee ,HRM Edmonton; Bobbi Mawson, HRM Shilo; April Abrey, HR Assistant 15 Wing Moose Jaw; Gerry Dupre, RMHR Prairies; Janice Stanley, HRM Winnipeg; Yvonne Dickson, HRM Comox; Susan Goddard, HRM Cold Lake; Bill Graham, RMHR West; Frances Benedict, HRM Esquimalt; Elinor Plaxton, NPF HR Clerk Wainwright
Atlantic Regions
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From Atlantic regions and Europe (left to right)
Back row : Greg Melnyk, RMHR Atlantic; Ellen McKay, HRM Halifax; Lisa Lacroix, HRM Gagetown; Jill Simpson, HRM NATEX; Nigel Summers, PSP Manager, Gander; and Allison Causton, HRM 14 Wing Greenwood.
Front row: Joan Legris, HRM Geilenkerchen and Sue Bowie, IA&R Auditor
Atlantic Regions
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In a team building activity, a group from the Prairies and Western Canada escaped to a maple sugar shack where they found a traditional Québec pioneer village. It gave them a unique glimpse into Québec and Canadian folklore through participation in a sugar-off feast, an authentic and delicious country-style meal, prepared in an authentic 1900s manner. The visit finished with a finger licking good experience - tasting maple taffy poured on snow. "An afternoon we'll never forget," said our sugared group.
