A conversation with Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer

January 30, 2022 | Network News, WSPS

July 2021 and September 2021 marked two notable developments for workplace health and safety for Ontario: the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development released Prevention Works, its new 5-year strategy, and then Dr. Joel Moody assumed the role of Chief Prevention Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister. The office of the Chief Prevention Officer is tasked with implementing the strategy.

In a recent conversation with eNews, Dr. Moody explained that Prevention Works builds on past successes – the accomplishments of the previous 5-year strategy, as well as extensive research and consultation with stakeholders – to map out a safer and more productive future for Ontario workplaces.

We’ve listed below six ways in which the strategy could offer direct benefits to Ontario workplaces, but first, here’s more on our conversation with Dr. Moody.

Describe for us the role of Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer.

The Chief Prevention Officer has a couple of key roles. One is championing the prevention of workplace injury, illness, and death in Ontario. To do that we use data and evidence to identify the leading risk factors. What are the leading harms, and how can we target those harms to reduce injuries, fatalities and illness-related deaths?

Another key role is working with our stakeholders because they have a very important voice in not only identifying issues but also identifying opportunities to create interventions that will make a meaningful difference. This collaborative approach is very near and dear to me.

Who are these stakeholders?

Our stakeholders include health and safety associations such as WSPS, employers, employees, union leaders, small business owners, other government partners, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Ministry of Health and Public Health Ontario, and anyone else with a role in occupational health and safety in Ontario.

Our stakeholders were instrumental in developing Prevention Works under my predecessor, Ron Kelusky, a great individual. Prevention Works sets the vision for occupational health and safety in Ontario for the next five years and contains four strategic objectives, or pillars.

Could you describe these pillars?

Pillar number one involves using evidence-based data to develop risk-based prevention programs. As a physician and an epidemiologist by training, I want us to use the data we collect to better understand the risk factors for injury, illness, and death in Ontario workplaces. We’ve been very good so far at understanding how unfortunate events have happened. But we want to go to the next level of understanding. What are the characteristics of the employers where these incidents happen? What are the characteristics of the employees? Was there a certain risk factor related to age? Gender? How did risk factors intersect at a particular outcome?

Once we understand the risk factors, we can create an intervention or program, and then measure and evaluate it to see how we can make our prevention efforts even more effective.

Pillar number two is helping workplaces comply with health and safety laws and standards. We want to find new ways to help businesses be compliant because we know that compliance does lead to better safety.

Pillar number three is for those workplaces that go above and beyond the minimum performance standards and want to achieve health and safety excellence. For example, in November 2019 the Chief Prevention Officer launched Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers, a voluntary incentive program that helps employers reduce injuries and illness by implementing an OHS management system.

Pillar number four is helping small businesses. How do we help them better manage health and safety, not only in terms of compliance, but also in understanding their roles and responsibilities, reducing the burden of compliance, and implementing effective programs? Small business owners are in a unique position in that they wear so many different hats – business development, production, sales, marketing, HR, health and safety. For example, in July, 2021 we launched the Small Business Health and Safety Training Program (https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/sbhstp) to help small businesses improve their workplace health and safety, by reimbursing eligible employers for the cost of training of their health and safety representatives over the next three years.

From your perspective, how well have Ontario workplaces responded to the pandemic?

Until a couple of years ago, few employers had any experience with outbreaks of communicable respiratory disease. In this context, we’ve seen great dedication, creativity and flexibility in responding and adapting to the pandemic. The situation changes frequently and rapidly, and we know that this puts a lot of pressure on workplaces. We recognize that it hasn’t been easy, and that it has identified gaps, barriers and inequalities, but everyone is working together, and we’ll keep on working together to keep Ontario workplaces safe.

Mental health and wellbeing were already a priority for Ontario’s health and safety system before the pandemic introduced a new set of challenges. How do mental health and wellbeing fit into Prevention Works?

The mental wellbeing of individuals, as well as combatting violence, harassment and discrimination, are threads that weave through all four pillars. These issues exist across all industry sectors, and the challenges of the pandemic have helped raise awareness of them among the public at large.

Based on our consultations, research findings, and our experiences with COVID-19, Prevention Works has two areas of systems focus, which will involve stakeholders from within and outside the OHS system: work-related mental health and workplace violence and harassment as well as occupational Illness. Ontario’s four health and safety associations already provide training and resources on work-related mental health and workplace violence and harassment policies and programs. With additional data and input from the health and safety community we will continue developing practical resources and tools.

What are you hoping to achieve by the end of Prevention Works’ five-year timeframe?

At the end of the day, we want to have tangible, measurable outcomes – reductions in X, increases in Y. We’re having discussions right now with stakeholders to help us identify goals and targets, which we will announce soon. From there we will operationalize a way to meet these goals and targets.

How workplaces could directly benefit from Prevention Works

As the strategy unfolds over the next five years, it will offer Ontario workplaces these benefits and more:

  • more actionable information on top safety risks by sector and how to control them
  • more targeted, affordable and consistent training
  • more effective joint health and safety committees (JHSCs)
  • more support for small businesses; most recently, a COVID-19 workplace safety plan builder, particularly useful for small businesses
  • CPO employer recognition under Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers program and rebates through the WSIB Ontario Safe Employers Rebate Program
  • more help dealing with occupational disease, work-related mental health, and violence and harassment, partly through better access to resources being developed by system partners such as WSPS.

For more on each of these benefits, read 6 ways Ontario’s new Prevention Works strategy will benefit workplaces.

 

The information in this article is accurate as of its publication date.

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Daily Update: January 28, 2022

January 28, 2022 | Daily Update

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has echoed the GNCC’s call for the Government of Ontario to deliver affordable childcare.

In this edition:

OCC echoes GNCC affordable childcare call
Welland short-term rental licensing takes effect Monday
Indicators suggest COVID infections have peaked
Canadian wireless plan costs down 25%
World inflation to remain high this year

Ontario Chamber of Commerce echoes GNCC call for affordable childcare

Rocco Rossi, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), today stated that “if we want a robust and inclusive economic recovery, we need governments to create the right conditions to support a productive labour force. This includes childcare and we hope to see a deal finalized soon between the Governments of Ontario and Canada.”

The GNCC has previously advocated for more affordable childcare, including in the recent Women in Niagara Council (WIN) Hackathon Report. With childcare often exceeding $1,000 per month per child in Niagara, many parents simply cannot afford to return to work, exacerbating our labour shortage. Affordable childcare will not only reduce the cost of living for families, but bring more people into the workforce, easing the strain on the economy.

Click here to read the OCC’s statement.

Welland short-term rental licensing will take effect January 31

As previously announced, beginning January 31, the City of Welland’s licencing program for short-term rentals comes into effect. Licensing ensures all short-term rentals within the City of Welland are operating under applicable law.

A short-term rental is a dwelling unit rented for 28 consecutive days or less but does not include a bed and breakfast, hotel/motel, or boarding or lodging house. Zoning permits short-term rental accommodations as a secondary use in residential, agricultural, and institutional zones where residential uses are allowed and as the principal use of dwellings in commercial zones that allow for residential uses.

Click here for more information (PDF link).

Dr. Tam: indicators suggest infections have peaked

Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, remarked that although daily reported cases remain at record high levels, multiple indicators suggest infections have peaked at the national level, including daily case counts, test positivity, Rt (or effective reproduction number), and wastewater surveillance trends.

The ongoing high volume of cases is placing a heavy strain on the healthcare system, both because of increased hospital admissions as well as high numbers of illness and need for isolation among health care workers.

Immunization for all those who are eligible, but are yet to receive their primary series, remains a top priority. All told, over 6.3 million eligible Canadians need one or more doses to complete their primary series and many others are eligible to get a booster dose to help improve protection that may have decreased since their second dose.

NACI now strongly recommends that children aged 5 to 11 years receive a complete two-dose primary series of the Pfizer 10 mcg pediatric mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. For adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, NACI continues to strongly recommend a complete primary series of authorised mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

Click here for more information.

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to help protect ourselves, and our families and communities against COVID-19. Learn more here.

Canadian wireless plan costs down 25%

The Government of Canada introduced aggressive measures to reduce the cost of wireless services, including a commitment made in March 2020 to track and reduce the costs of mid-range wireless plans by 25% over two years.

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that the government has met its target three months ahead of schedule. Prices for all tracked mid-range plans have decreased by 25% compared to the benchmark prices collected in early 2020, according to the newly published data for the latest quarter of wireless pricing, which cover the period from October to December 2021.

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Reuters economist poll: world inflation to remain high this year

Persistently high inflation will haunt the world economy this year, according to a Reuters poll of economists who trimmed their global growth outlook on worries of slowing demand and the risk interest rates would rise faster than assumed so far.

This represents a sea change from just three months ago, when most economists were siding with central bankers in their then-prevalent view that a surge in inflation, driven in part by pandemic-related supply bottlenecks, would be transitory.

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Canadian budget deficit shrinks over first eight months of 2021/22

Reuters

Canada recorded a much smaller budget deficit in the first eight months of fiscal 2021/22 compared to the same period a year ago, as the costs of the COVID-19 crisis continued to recede, the finance ministry said on Friday.

The April to November shortfall was C$73.70 billion ($57.75 billion) compared with a C$232.02 billion deficit over the same eight months in 2020/21, the data showed.

“As expected, the government’s 2021–22 financial results show a marked improvement compared to the peak of the COVID-19 crisis,” the finance ministry said. “That said, they continue to reflect challenging economic conditions.”

Businesses weigh options as convoy set to roll into Ottawa

CBC News

While some Ottawa businesses are wondering whether to shut their doors this weekend as a convoy of truckers makes its way to Parliament Hill, others are rolling out the welcome mat.

The convoy includes truck drivers from across the country and others broadly opposed to public health mandates.

One dynamic is the sheer number of vehicles converging on the city of a million people from three directions may make it very hard to get around this weekend, particularly to, from and through downtown.

Ottawa police are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel downtown this weekend and the city has already started closing some lanes of traffic, saying it expects disruptions will last until Sunday. Provincial police have asked people to avoid using major highways.

The expected traffic problems led Ottawa Public Health to close a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near downtown.

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Information on government grants, resources, and programs, policies, forms, and posters for download and use, are available here. The GNCC is here to support you. Contact us with any questions you have.

Through the Daily Updates, the GNCC aims to deliver important business news in a timely manner. We disseminate all news and information we feel will be important to businesses. Inclusion in the Daily Update is not an endorsement by the GNCC.

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Daily Update: January 27, 2022

January 27, 2022 | Daily Update

Businesses and non-profits have a new opportunity to apply for the Low Carbon Economy Fund Champions for climate change initiatives.

In this edition:

Applications for Low Carbon Economy Fund open
Niagara College earns top-3 place in Canada
Province to fund Niagara wastewater infrastructure

Second round of applications for Low Carbon Economy Fund open

On January 27, 2022, the Government of Canada opened the second round of applications for $200 million in funding for climate action initiatives through the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund Champions stream.

The Champions stream is open to a wide range of applicants, including:

  • provincial governments, bodies, and boards
  • territorial governments, bodies, and boards
  • regional, local, and municipal governments
  • First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments, communities, and organizations
  • public sector bodies and boards
  • not-for-profit organizations
  • private sector for-profit small, medium, and large businesses

Applicants can request between $1 million and $25 million in funding for eligible project expenditures, with cost-share ranging from 25 percent to 75 percent of total project costs depending on the recipient type.

Click here for more information.

Niagara College earns top-3 place among research colleges in Canada

For the seventh year in a row, Niagara College has earned the honour of being in the top 10 colleges in the country for research funding.

What’s more, based on the annual ranking released on January 27 by Research Infosource, Niagara College landed in the top 3 for the 2020 study year, based on total research funding. The national study, entitled “Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges,” shows a steady placement of seven years in a row in the top 10 – including No. 1 in the 2018 funding year – since NC earned spot No. 10 in the 2014 research funding year.

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Niagara Region will receive provincial funds for storm and wastewater infrastructure

The Ontario government is investing $15 million over two years to help 18 municipalities, including Niagara Region, improve aging and outdated storm and wastewater infrastructure.

Eligible municipalities will be able to use the funds for minor sewage treatment plant improvements such as optimization, local sewer system upgrades, cleaning out sediment and debris from stormwater management ponds, and putting green stormwater infrastructure in place.

The government will also provide funds to help improve monitoring and public reporting capacity of sewage overflows and bypasses.

Click here for more information.

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Uber, Canadian union reach deal to support gig worker benefits, flexibility

Reuters

Uber Technologies Inc. on Thursday said it had reached an agreement with Canada’s largest services sector union to support the ride-hail and food delivery company’s proposal of a benefits fund without altering gig workers’ status as independent contractors.

Uber said the agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW Canada) would also ensure the company’s 100,000 Canadian drivers and delivery workers can receive union representation when workers face deactivation of their accounts, or during other disputes with the company.

Central banks talk about inflation, but are they losing credibility when interest rates don’t budge?

CBC News

Both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve say they are really, really going to raise interest rates very, very soon.

But in separate news conferences on Wednesday they made it clear that neither of them are ready to do it just yet.

With the Canadian dollar surging above 80 cents US last week, there were a lot of people convinced that Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, was going to move first and hike rates this week. He didn’t.

The delay in a Canadian rate hike that so many had expected was described by one analyst as a “policy misstep” that could fan the flames of inflation and the housing market.

A reporter at the Wednesday news conference asked Macklem if he had lost the confidence of Canadians after his predictions about inflation proved wrong.

Why do we even have to file a tax return in the first place?

Financial Post

The Canada Revenue Agency last week released the 2021 income tax packages in preparation for the upcoming tax season and, while electronic filing doesn’t open until Feb. 21, now is a great time to start gathering all your information to prepare your 2021 return.

Complying with our complex tax system costs time, effort and money, and is aggravating to boot. As a result, most turn to tax-preparation service providers. Others use software packages that help guide even the most novice tax filer through the process. But even those who file their own returns need tax advice and must keep proper documentation to take advantage of all the various tax credits and deductions, which increases their tax compliance costs.

A 2013 study estimated that the total costs of complying with personal income tax provisions, including the value of time spent, money spent and costs of appeals, ranged between $4.6 billion and $6.7 billion in 2011. All of this cost and hassle begs the question: Why do we even have to file tax returns in the first place?

Disclosure: The GNCC has previously lobbied for the simplification of the Canadian tax code.

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Information on government grants, resources, and programs, policies, forms, and posters for download and use, are available here. The GNCC is here to support you. Contact us with any questions you have.

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Request for QUOTATION: Radios RFQ 64-5006

January 27, 2022 | Inactive Tenders

The 2021 Canada Games Host Society Inc., a non-profit organization, is looking for a budgetary quotation to provide The Host Society with mobile communications expertise and competitive pricing to assist us in our games-time communications needs.

SECTION ONE |  INTRODUCTION

About the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games [Niagara 2022 CSG]
At the peak of Niagara’s boldest summer yet, more than 5,000 young athletes and their coaches will gather to compete for the podium in Canada’s largest multi-sport event. On its road to glory, this shining generation of hopefuls will leave its mark on our community and on the country – transforming, inspiring, and unifying us all through the power of sport.

As ambassadors of Niagara’s unrivaled warmth and compassion, thousands of volunteers will play host to the nation. The Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games will celebrate the wonder of sport alongside arts and culture. The Games will honour our indigenous communities, and showcase a remarkable heritage of hard work and innovation in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations.

With world-renowned hospitality, the people of Niagara will welcome visitors from across the country. Spirited events, spectacular entertainment, and the theatre of elite competition will spark new energy in the region as our streets, skies, and waterways shimmer with ceremony and celebration that is befitting of Canada’s best young athletes.

From August 6th to 21st, 2022, Niagara will surge stronger than ever on the national stage.  The Games will give rise to a new legacy of ambition, confidence, and compassion that will inspire generations to come.

About the 2022 Canada Games Host Society
In preparation for the games, a Host Society has been established and led by a Board of Directors that is composed of passionate, experienced and accomplished sport and community leaders.

The goals of the Host Society are to:

  • Provide a phenomenal experience for the athletes and other participants at the Niagara 2022 CSG. An experience that will propel their development, allow them to perform their best and inspire them to dream big
  • Provide a legacy of sport infrastructure and programs that are vital for Niagara, Ontario, and Canadian sport development
  • Provide a legacy of infrastructure, community programs and unify a spirit that will be transformative for Niagara
  • Provide an unmatched podium and partnership for the Canada Games Council to build upon the success of previous Canada Games and strengthen the Canada Games property

SECTION TWO | SCOPE OF WORK

QUOTATION REQUEST DETAILS

Successful communication will be paramount in the success of Niagara’s Summer Games. The Host Society is requesting a quote from mobile communications experts to assist us in our games-time communications needs.

Request for up to 400 – 500 pre-programmed radios and related infrastructure (repeaters, Antenna etc).  These should be sufficient for constant communications encompassing large scale venues with varied terrain as indicated with the astriz below. We will require VHF Marine grade radios for our sailing venue in Niagara-On-The Lake.

Each radio should come equipped with charging stations, extra batteries, holsters & hands free headsets.

Radios may be repurposed to different venues throughout the games and may require reprogramming services as a result. Please indicate a rate for service calls as required during the event dates.

List of competition venues:

Meridian Centre – 100 day out concert – St.Catharines (April 27, 2022 – 60 Radios)

Meridian Centre – Opening Ceremony  – St. Catharines

Welland Baseball Stadium – Welland

Oaks Park – Niagara Falls

Niagara College Welland Campus – Welland

Canada Games Park – Thorold

Cycling Mobile Team* – 12 Mile Creek*, Brock University*, Pelham* and Port Colbourn*

Brock Sports Facilities – St. Catharines

Youngs Sports Park – Welland

Southward Park – Grimsby

Welland Flatwater Centre* – Welland

Niagara-On-The-Lake Tennis Club – Niagara-On-The-Lake

Welland Tennis Club – Welland

Legends on Niagara Golf Course* – Niagara Falls

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course* – St. Catharines

 

Non Competition Venue – Queen Victoria Park – Closing Ceremony

 

SECTION THREE | SCORING

Submitting RFQ’s will be scored as follows: 

  1. Responsiveness to the Scope of work: 30%
  2. Cost Effectiveness: 40%
  3. Value-in-Kind as a percentage of total: 30% 

Responsiveness to Scope of work looks at how closely the response matches the request. A complete match would score highest. Substitutions, if not allowed and unavailability would reduce the scoring in this category. Please reference Appendix A – Radio communications for details on inventory requirement by week and location. Please indicate the most effective way to distribute inventory based on the information provided.

Cost Effectiveness is scored based on the prices presented. Lowest overall price would receive the highest score with points deducted for second, third, fourth etc. A point will be deducted for every 10% above the lowest price. Please itemize your pricing by unit where applicable.

The Niagara 2021 CSG Host Society is not merely looking for a vendor with a fee for service approach. Instead, it is our belief that all vendors associated with the Niagara 2022 CSG become strategic event partners offering both fee for service; as well as, Value In-Kind (VIK) opportunities. Value in Kind should be reflected as a percentage reduction off the total price of the quote. The highest VIK offered will be scored the highest with a point deducted per every 5% below the highest VIK. 

Site Visits
Site Visits will be scheduled for short listed vendors only. Initial round of bidding to determine price range and capacity. Site visits will be scheduled based on local area covid-19 restrictions.

Terms and Conditions
All material produced, data collected, and reports generated by the contractor or subcontractor on behalf of Niagara 2022 CSG are confidential and become exclusive property of Niagara 2022 CSG. The contractor may not share program materials, customer data, industry or program participant contact information, etc. unless explicitly authorized by Niagara 2022 CSG to do so.

This RFQ does not commit to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a quote or to procure or contract for services. Niagara 2022 CSG reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this RFQ, to negotiate with all qualified bidders and to cancel the RFQ, in part or in its entirety at its sole discretion.

Niagara 2022 CSG reserves the right to refuse to work with any partners, vendors or sponsors that may reflect negatively on the organization, Niagara Place and/or any Games stakeholder.

Payment Terms
Please indicate your payment terms in the quotation.

Delivery
Please include any delivery fees, restocking fees and deadlines to receive based on the dates listed in Appendix A of this document.

Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccine Policy

The Host Society requires all staff and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Contractors who choose not to be vaccinated will not be permitted to enter Host Society locations. Contractors must confirm that all of their employees entering Host Society locations are fully vaccinated. Sending an employee who is not fully vaccinated to a Host Society location may be deemed as cause for the Host Society to terminate the contract with the contractor.

Additional Information or Clarification
All questions and requests for clarification should be submitted with the contact listed below.  Questions and answers will be documented and distributed to all bidders. If necessary, an addendum will be issued.

KEY DATES

Questions will be accepted until February 2nd, 2022 – 4:00 PM EST

Closing Date of submission is February 4th, 2022 – 4:00pm EST

Niagara 2021 CSG requires one (1) electronic copy of your proposal.

Submissions are to be sent to:
Dan Kennedy
Manager, Procurement and Contract Administration
dkennedy@2022canadagames.ca\

DATE REQUIRED

Required from August 1st, 2022 until August 31st, 2022
Please indicate programming time required (Approx)

APPENDIX A – RADIO CALCULATIONS BY WEEK AND VENUE

Radio Calculations.pdf

Demande de PRIX
RADIOS DP 64-5006
Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

La 2021 Canada Games Host Society Inc., un organisme à but non lucratif, est à la recherche d’un devis budgétaire pour fournir à la Société hôtesse une expertise en communications sans fil et des prix compétitifs pour combler nos besoins en matière de communications pendant les Jeux. 

PREMIÈRE SECTION |  INTRODUCTION

À propos des Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022 [JEC Niagara 2022]
La saison estivale 2022 s’annonce des plus prometteuses dans la région de Niagara. Au plus fort de l’été, plus de 5 000 jeunes athlètes, accompagnés de leurs entraîneurs, se livreront une chaude lutte pour atteindre le podium lors du plus important événement multisport du Canada. En route vers la gloire, cette génération brillante d’espoir laissera sa marque sur notre communauté et sur le pays grâce au pouvoir transformateur, inspirateur et rassembleur du sport.

Ambassadeurs de la bienveillance et de l’hospitalité inégalée de la région de Niagara, des milliers de bénévoles seront les hôtes de la nation. Les Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022 célébreront les merveilles du sport aux côtés des arts et de la culture. Les Jeux rendront hommage à nos communautés autochtones et mettront en valeur un héritage remarquable de travail acharné et d’innovation dans l’une des destinations les plus impressionnantes au monde.

La renommée mondiale de l’hospitalité de la région n’est plus à faire; la population de Niagara accueillera chaleureusement des visiteurs de partout au pays. Des événements animés, des divertissements spectaculaires et le théâtre de compétitions d’élites susciteront une nouvelle énergie dans la région alors que nos rues, nos ciels et nos voies navigables scintilleront de cérémonies et de célébrations dignes des meilleurs jeunes athlètes canadiens.

Du 6 au 21 août 2022, la présence de la région de Niagara sera plus forte que jamais sur la scène nationale. Les Jeux créeront un nouvel héritage d’ambition, de confiance et de compassion qui inspirera les générations à venir.

À propos de la Société hôtesse de 2022
En préparation des Jeux, une Société hôtesse a été établie, dirigée par un Conseil d’administration qui se compose de leaders communautaires et sportifs passionnés et chevronnés. 

Les objectifs de la Société hôtesse sont les suivantes :

  • Offrir une expérience exceptionnelle des Jeux à tous les athlètes et autres participants aux JEC Niagara 2022. Cette expérience favorisera l’épanouissement sportif et la performance optimale des athlètes, tout en les inspirant et en les faisant rêver.
  • Laisser en héritage une infrastructure et des programmes sportifs qui seront indispensables au développement du sport à l’échelle régionale, provinciale et nationale.
  • Créer un legs transformateur pour la région de Niagara, qui comporte de l’infrastructure, des programmes communautaires et un esprit collectif uni.
  • Établir un podium et un partenariat inégalés et couronnés de succès avec le Conseil des Jeux du Canada sur lequel il pourra s’appuyer pour renforcer la marque et la propriété des Jeux du Canada.

DEUXIÈME SECTION | LA PORTÉE DU TRAVAIL

INFORMATIONS SUR LA DEMANDE DE PRIX

Une communication efficace sera primordiale dans le succès des Jeux d’été de Niagara. La Société hôtesse demande un devis à des experts en communications sans fil pour répondre à nos besoins en matière de communications pendant les Jeux.

Demande pour jusqu’à 400 à 500 radios préprogrammées et infrastructure connexe (relais, antenne, etc.). Ces appareils devraient être suffisants pour des communications constantes sur des sites à grande échelle et variés, tels qu’indiqués dans la liste ci-dessous. Nous aurons besoin de radios VHF marines pour notre site de voile à Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Les radios doivent être équipées de socles de charge, de batteries supplémentaires, d’étuis et de casques mains libres.

Les radios peuvent être réaffectées à différents sites tout au long des Jeux et, par conséquent, peuvent nécessiter des services de reprogrammation. Veuillez indiquer un tarif pour les appels de service au besoin pendant les dates de l’événement.

Liste des sites de compétition :

Meridian Centre – Spectacle des 100 jours avant les Jeux – St.Catharines (27 avril 2022 – 60 Radios)

Meridian Centre – Cérémonie d’ouverture  – St. Catharines

Welland Baseball Stadium – Welland

Oaks Park – Niagara Falls

Collège Niagara Campus de Welland – Welland

Parc des Jeux du Canada – Thorold

Équipe mobile de cyclisme* – 12 Mile Creek*, Université Brock*, Pelham* et Port Colbourn*

Installations sportives de Brock – St. Catharines

Youngs Sports Park – Welland

Southward Park – Grimsby

Welland Flatwater Centre* – Welland

Niagara-On-The-Lake Tennis Club – Niagara-On-The-Lake

Welland Tennis Club – Welland

Terrain de golf Legends on Niagara* – Niagara Falls

Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course* – St. Catharines

 

Site non sportif – Parc de la Reine Victoria – Cérémonie de clôture

 

TROISIÈME SECTION | ÉVALUATION

Toute proposition soumise sera évaluée en tenant compte des critères suivants :

  1. la mesure dans laquelle elle répond aux exigences énoncées dans la portée du travail: 30 %
  2. la rentabilité de la proposition: 40 %
  3. le pourcentage de la contribution en nature: 30 %

La capacité de l’entreprise à répondre aux exigences énoncées dans la portée du travail examine dans quelle mesure la réponse correspond à la demande. Un correspondance complète recevrait l’évaluation la plus élevée. Les substitutions, si elles ne sont pas autorisées, et l’indisponibilité réduiraient la note dans cette catégorie. Veuillez consulter l’annexe A – Communications radio pour plus de détails sur les besoins en matière de stock par semaine et par emplacement. Veuillez indiquer le moyen le plus efficace de distribuer le stock en fonction des informations fournies.

La rentabilité de la proposition est évaluée en fonction des prix présentés. Le prix global le plus bas recevra l’évaluation la plus élevée et des points seront déduits pour le deuxième plus bas, le troisième, le quatrième, etc. Un point sera déduit pour chaque tranche de 10 % au-dessus du prix le plus bas. Veuillez détailler votre prix par unité, le cas échéant.

La Société hôtesse des JEC Niagara 2022 ne recherche pas uniquement des fournisseurs qui adoptent un modèle de rémunération à l’acte. Nous sommes de l’avis que tout partenaire associé aux JEC Niagara 2022 devient partenaire stratégique de l’événement en offrant à la fois des services rémunérés à l’acte ainsi que des contributions en nature. La contribution en nature doit être reflétée sous forme de pourcentage de réduction sur le prix total du devis. La contribution en nature la plus élevée offerte recevra l’évaluation la plus élevée et un point sera déduit pour chaque tranche de 5 % en dessous de la contribution en nature la plus élevée.

Visites des sites
Des visites des sites seront programmées uniquement pour les fournisseurs présélectionnés. Un premier tour d’appel d’offres servira à déterminer la fourchette de prix et la capacité. Les visites des sites seront programmées en fonction des restrictions relatives à la COVID-19 dans la région.

Modalités du contrat
Tout matériel et rapport produit et toutes données recueillies par le contractant ou un sous-traitant au nom des JEC Niagara 2022 sont confidentiels et sont la propriété exclusive des JEC Niagara 2022. Il est interdit au contractant de partager les données des clients, les coordonnées des intervenants de l’industrie ou des participants au programme, ou quelconque matériel concernant le programme, etc. sauf si expressément autorisé par les JEC Niagara 2022.

Cette demande de prix ne couvre aucun coût engagé par la préparation de la proposition ou l’approvisionnement des services sous contrat. Les JEC Niagara 2022 se réservent le droit d’accepter ou de refuser toute proposition reçue en réponse à cette DP, de négocier avec les soumissionnaires qualifiés, et d’annuler la DP, en partie ou dans son intégralité, à sa discrétion exclusive.

Les JEC Niagara 2022 se réservent également le droit de refuser la collaboration avec tout partenaire, fournisseur ou commanditaire qui risque de nuire à l’image de l’organisme ou d’un intervenant quelconque des Jeux.

Modalités de paiement
Veuillez indiquer vos modalités de paiement dans la proposition.

Livraison
Veuillez inclure les frais de livraison, les frais de réapprovisionnement et les délais de réception en fonction des dates indiquées à l’annexe A du présent document.

Politique de vaccination obligatoire contre la COVID-19
La Société hôtesse exige que tous les membres du personnel et les entrepreneurs soient entièrement vaccinés contre la COVID-19.

Les entrepreneurs qui choisissent de ne pas se faire vacciner ne seront pas autorisés à se présenter sur les sites de la Société hôtesse. Les entrepreneurs doivent confirmer que tous leurs employés se présentent sur les sites de la Société hôtesse sont entièrement vaccinés. L’envoi d’un employé qui n’est pas entièrement vacciné à un site de la Société hôtesse peut être considéré comme un motif pour la Société hôtesse de résilier le contrat avec l’entrepreneur.

Renseignements et précisions supplémentaires
Veuillez adresser toutes vos questions et vos demandes de précisions à la personne-ressource indiquée ci-dessous. Les questions, ainsi que les réponses à celles-ci, seront documentées et transmises à tous les soumissionnaires. S’il y a lieu, elles seront accompagnées d’un addendum.

DATES IMPORTANTES

Les questions seront acceptées jusqu’au 2er février 2022 à 16 h HNE

La date limite de soumission est le 4 février 2022 à 16 h HNE

Les JEC Niagara 2022 demandent que toute soumission comporte une (1) copie numérique de la proposition.

Veuillez envoyer votre  soumission à :
Dan Kennedy
Gestionnaire, Approvisionnement et l’administration des contrats
dkennedy@2022canadagames.ca

PÉRIODE AU COURS DE LAQUELLE L’ÉQUIPEMENT EST REQUIS

Équipement requis du 1er août 2022 au 31 août 2022

Veuillez indiquer le temps de programmation requis (environ)

 

ANNEXE A – CALCUL DU NOMBRE DE RADIOS PAR SEMAINE ET PAR SITE

Radio Calculations.pdf

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Daily Update: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 | Daily Update

The pandemic has made mental health more important than ever. Our Daily Update contains links to resources in Niagara and beyond.

In this edition:

Bell Let’s Talk Day focuses on mental health
Lincoln accepted into Age-Friendly Communities Global Network
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report
Initiatives aim to increase inclusiveness in federal procurement

Bell Let’s Talk Day focuses on mental health

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Ontarians to experience a prolonged period of uncertainty and change. Households, schools, childcare centres, and businesses have had to adjust. Some also experienced the grief associated with the unexpected loss or sudden illness of a loved one. The pandemic also sparked or worsened feelings of fear, anxiety, and social isolation for others.

Many employees struggled with the sudden shift to remote work, which blurred the line between professional and personal lives. While some employees appreciated the cost-savings associated with this shift, remote work was challenging for some Ontarians, such as those juggling work and child and elder care responsibilities, and not feasible for others, including those in certain sectors (e.g., retail, food service, accommodations, etc.) where face-to-face interaction is critical. Since physical distancing is not feasible for health care and essential workers, many experienced heightened anxiety over contracting COVID-19 in addition to heavier workloads.

Click here to read the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Mental Wellness in the Workplace playbook for employers.

  • To find the right mental health and addictions supports and get information about many confidential and free options, please visit Ontario.ca/MentalHealth. Regional services are listed at Niagara Region’s website.
  • Niagara Region Mental Health offers free counselling, treatment and case management services for youth, adults and seniors with serious and persistent mental illness at 905-688-2854 ext. 7262.
  • Health care workers from anywhere across Ontario can access services confidentially by going directly to a partner organization or via the Ontario Supports for People website.
  • If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7).
  • Breaking Free Online is a free online therapy tool designed to help Ontarians aged 16 and older reduce or stop the use of over 70 substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs, including opioids.
  • Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) helps people in Niagara who are in crisis and have a mental health concern at 1-866-550-5205.
  • Start Me Up Niagara offers assistance with addiction, mental illness, poverty, homelessness and unemployment support at 905-984-5310.
  • Distress Centre Niagara offers a free, confidential 24-hour distress line. Call 905-688-3711 in St. Catharines or Niagara Falls,
    905-734-1212 in Port Colborne or Wainfleet, 905-382-0689 in Fort Erie, or 905-563-6674 in Grimsby or West Lincoln.
  • ConnexOntario provides free and confidential information to people experiencing problems with mental health, alcohol or drugs, and/or problem gambling. ConnexOntario’s system navigator specialists are trained in emergency mental health interventions and answer calls, e-mails or web-chat requests 24/7.
  • The Family Support Network of Niagara provides online support and education for families who have a relative with mental health issues at 905-894-6808.
  • Kids Help Phone provides 24/7/365 professional counselling services for children, teens, and young adults across Canada with Ontario being the largest user of its service.
  • Good2Talk/Allo j’écoute is Ontario’s bilingual mental health support service, providing professional counselling, information, and referrals, and is available to all postsecondary students 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages).
  • Talk 4 Healing offers Indigenous women help, support, and resources seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with services in 14 languages.
  • BounceBack is a free cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15 and older.
  • To find local home and community care and for information about supportive housing options, please visit http://healthcareathome.ca/

Town of Lincoln accepted into Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

The Town of Lincoln is now a member of the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Membership into the network is a commitment to share experience, achievements, and lessons learned with other cities and communities.

The Town of Lincoln Age-Friendly Advisory Committee was formed in May 2019 to create a vibrantly healthy and diverse community where the quality of life, inclusivity, and ageing is supported through all stages of life. The Committee focuses on crucial aspects such as accessibility, inclusion, recreation, and civic participation and strives to connect with the community. The Town’s Age-Friendly Advisory Committee applied to the global network in 2021. Community consultation was a priority for the Committee and contributed to the application’s success.

Click here for more information.

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, removes exceptional forward guidance

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ %, with the Bank Rate at ½ % and the deposit rate at ¼ %. With overall economic slack now absorbed, the Bank has removed its exceptional forward guidance on its policy interest rate. The Bank is continuing its reinvestment phase, keeping its overall holdings of Government of Canada bonds roughly constant.

The global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is strong but uneven. The US economy is growing robustly while growth in some other regions appears more moderate, especially in China due to current weakness in its property sector. Strong global demand for goods combined with supply bottlenecks that hinder production and transportation are pushing up inflation in most regions. As well, oil prices have rebounded to well above pre-pandemic levels following a decline at the onset of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Click here for more information.

Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report – January 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XBKd7tIwTc&feature=emb_logo

Comprehensive collection of initiatives aim to increase inclusiveness in federal procurement

Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, launched the Supplier Diversity Action Plan at the 4th Annual Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit, organized by the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman. The Plan outlines concrete steps to increase the participation of businesses from underrepresented groups in federal procurement.

As a cornerstone of the Plan, PSPC has developed a Policy on Social Procurement, which articulates how the department will use procurement as a vehicle to reduce barriers, increase supplier diversity and enhance economic and social opportunities for underrepresented groups.

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U.S. Federal Reserve holds rate steady, but signals hike in March

CBC News

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fuelled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.

With high inflation squeezing consumers and businesses and unemployment falling steadily, the Fed also said it would phase out its monthly bond purchases, which have been intended to lower longer-term rates, in March.

In a statement issued after its latest policy meeting, the Fed it “expects it will soon be appropriate” to raise rates.

Omicron subvariant BA.2 reported in Canada: PHAC

CTV News

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says it has detected more than 50 cases of a new Omicron subvariant known as BA.2.

In an emailed statement to CTVNews.ca on Wednesday, PHAC confirmed that 51 cases of the BA.2 subvariant have been reported in Canada, mainly from international travellers.

BA.2 is a descendant of the highly transmissible Omicron variant and has been found in at least 40 countries as of Wednesday, according to global coronavirus data sharing platform GISAID.

Niagara COVID-19 statistics tracker

Niagara COVID vaccination tracker

Information on government grants, resources, and programs, policies, forms, and posters for download and use, are available here. The GNCC is here to support you. Contact us with any questions you have.

Through the Daily Updates, the GNCC aims to deliver important business news in a timely manner. We disseminate all news and information we feel will be important to businesses. Inclusion in the Daily Update is not an endorsement by the GNCC.

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Daily Update: January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 | Daily Update

The Ontario government has launched Skilled Trades Ontario, a new Crown agency, to improve trades training and simplify services.

In this edition:

Skilled Trades Ontario launched
New Rural Economic Development program intake
Nominations open for Chair’s Impact Awards
Women majority of paid care workers, earn less
Brock ranks first for corporate research income growth
Niagara College staff win Ministerial Awards of Excellence

Government launches Skilled Trades Ontario

The Ontario government has launched Skilled Trades Ontario, a new Crown agency, to improve trades training and simplify services. The new agency will aim to promote and market the trades, develop the latest training and curriculum standards, and provide a streamlined user-friendly experience for tradespeople.

The skilled labour shortage in Ontario is estimated to reach 350,000 by 2025, by which time 20% Ontario jobs will be in one of the 144 recognized trades. In 2016, nearly one in three journeypersons in Ontario were aged 55 years or older, and the current average age of an apprentice is 29. Under the Ontario College of Trades, apprentice registrations fell by over 17,000, or 40%.

The new agency aims to streamline and simplify the process by which people can enter the trades.

The new online services will provide an online one-stop-shop for scheduling classes and exams, submitting forms, paying fees and more. Processing and registration times for applicants should be reduced from 60 days to 12.

An independent Board of Directors will lead the agency in delivering on the government’s Skilled Trades Strategy to break the stigma surrounding the trades, simplify the system, and encourage employers to hire more apprentices. The incoming Board of Directors includes representatives from law, trade unions, post-secondary education, contractors, and others.

Click here for more information.

New intake for Rural Economic Development program announced

The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on February 7, 2022. This funding will support initiatives that address barriers to economic development and position rural communities for economic growth and job creation, such as:

  • Marketing and outreach campaigns to grow rural Ontario’s workforce.
  • Connecting youth and apprentices to job opportunities and placements.
  • Creating dedicated spaces such as innovation hubs and youth centres to develop partnerships and foster innovation.

Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, also announced up to $3,847,999 in funding for 61 projects that have been selected through the previous RED intake. Funding from this intake is being used to help diversify local economies, retain skilled workers, and attract opportunities, workers, and investment to rural communities.

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Nominations open for 2022 Regional Chair’s Niagara Impact Awards

The Niagara Impact Awards showcase those who offer a helping hand in order to make living in Niagara better for others. Last year, winners represented a diverse group of residents who contributed in various ways to help their neighbours, local businesses, and the larger community. Award recipients made a meaningful impact on Niagara’s social economic wellbeing as well as the overall health of the region.

Residents are encouraged to go online to nominate individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have shown community spirit while demonstrating the value of volunteerism.

Click here for more information.

Women make up majority of paid care workers but earn significantly less

In 2016, there were 3.2 million persons employed in paid care occupations, making up nearly one-fifth (19%) of the total employed population in Canada. Women represented the majority of paid care workers in Canada, according to a Statistics Canada study, accounting for three-quarters (75%) in 2016. As a result, most care occupations were either female-dominated or had a high proportion of women.

Reflecting gender differences in educational profiles, there are also differences in the types of positions held by men and women within care occupations.

For example, in health-related occupations, women (29%) were more likely than men (11%) to hold professional occupations in nursing, such as registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and nursing co-ordinators and supervisors.

In contrast, men (45%) were more likely than women (16%) to be found in professional occupations in health (except nursing), such as general practitioners and family physicians, specialist physicians and dentists.

Differences in educational profiles and in the types of occupations held by women and men were also reflected in gender differences in employment income. In 2015, the employment income of women in care occupations ($59,300) was lower, on average, than that of men ($73,400).

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Brock ranks first for corporate research income growth

A national company that tracks Canada’s research and development performance has ranked Brock University first place out of 21 universities in its category for corporate research income growth.

Brock’s research income totalled more than $15.5 million in 2020, according to the Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2021 report.

Corporate research income, or sponsored research, comes from a variety of sources. Agencies such as Mitacs, FedDev and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) Alliance Grants program leverage funding to Brock obtained from the private sector.

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Niagara College staff win Ministerial Awards of Excellence

Niagara College staff members have won two Awards of Excellence from the Minister of Colleges and Universities. A team from the College’s Research & Innovation division was presented with an award in the Everyday Heroes category, for making a difference during the pandemic and the 2020-2021 academic year, while College Brewmaster Jon Downing was honoured with an Innovation and Entrepreneurship award for working with industry and business to drive economic development.

Niagara College’s two awards were among 30 selected for the second annual Minister’s Awards of Excellence, out of approximately 675 nominations received.

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Wednesday’s double-barrelled attack on inflation may fall short as markets gyrate

CBC News

While Canadians wait to see whether interest rates really will begin to rise tomorrow, it might be reasonable to ask what all the fuss is about.

As a friend commented last week, when we were discussing the double-barrelled pronouncements on inflation and interest rates from both Ottawa and Washington coming Wednesday, a quarter-point increase on interest rates doesn’t really seem like much of a difference.

But after markets were taken on a wild ride Monday, coming after what had already been the worst week in more than a year, you have to ask yourself why traders seem so nervous.

Bank of Canada will hike 100bps over 12 months: David Dodge

BNN Bloomberg

A former head of the Bank of Canada said he thinks inflation will gradually come down from multi-decade highs and expects to see the central bank’s main policy rate rise by a full percentage point at minimum.

“I don’t know (what the bank will do Wednesday), but what I do know is that over the next period, over the next year, those rates are probably going to go up at least 100 basis points,” David Dodge said in an interview.

As of Tuesday morning, Bloomberg data indicated investors see a 75 per cent probability that the central bank will raise its main policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday to 0.5 per cent. That would be the first increase since 2018, and would happen after Statistics Canada’s most recent consumer price index showed inflation surged 4.8 per cent year-over-year in December, which was the fastest rate since September of 1991.

Dodge said he expects annualized inflation will “come down considerably” to around 2.5 or 2.75 per cent by the end of this year.

Niagara COVID-19 statistics tracker

Niagara COVID vaccination tracker

Information on government grants, resources, and programs, policies, forms, and posters for download and use, are available here. The GNCC is here to support you. Contact us with any questions you have.

Through the Daily Updates, the GNCC aims to deliver important business news in a timely manner. We disseminate all news and information we feel will be important to businesses. Inclusion in the Daily Update is not an endorsement by the GNCC.

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Request for Proposal (RFP) for: Financial Auditing Services

January 25, 2022 | In The News, Latest News, Media Releases, Members in the News, Network News

  1. INVITATION
    The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) is inviting proposals from pre-qualified firms to provide Financial Auditing Services for the organization’s fiscal years falling in the period January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024. It is the intent of this document to identify in general terms the types of services and the content of proposals required by the GNCC.
  2. BACKGROUND
    The Greater Niagara Chamber (GNCC) is a provincially incorporated not-for-profit organization that was established in 2011.

    Our Vision:
    Niagara to be at our economic and social best.

    Our Mission:
    With broad engagement, we advance the interests of our membership through advocacy and services, building prosperity for the people of Niagara.

  3. SCOPE OF WORK
    The successful proponent shall prepare audited financial statements, from comprehensive working papers, for the GNCC, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices. The firm will be expected to present the Audited Financial Statements to the Annual General Meeting to be held no later than 120 days after the fiscal year end of December 31, for a term of three (3) years. In addition to the audited financial statements, the successful proponent shall also assist in preparing the required annual filings with the Canada Revenue Agency.
  4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    Date and Method for Receiving Proposals 

    PDF [ELECTRONIC] PROPOSALS should be emailed to stephanie@gncc.ca no later than 4:00 p. m. local time, February 1, 2022.
    Please enable password security on your PDF when opening/viewing the document. Passwords may be texted via SMS to Stephanie Farr at 905-640-4750.Please text your password using the following guidelines:Hello, this is [Company Name]. Please use [Password] to access our RFP.Alternately, you may upload submissions using a form on our website:
    Auditing Services Form

    If you need assistance creating your secure PDFs, or prefer to submit printed copies, please email brad@gncc.ca for assistance.

    Proposals received after 4:00 p. m. local time will be returned unopened.

    Contact and Clarification

    All requests for information and/or clarification must be directed to Mishka Balsom, CEO, GNCC via e-mail: mishka@gncc.ca or phone 905-684-2361.

    Documentation

    One (1) digital submission of the proposal is required. The document submitted should be a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format and the file name should clearly identify the firm submitting the proposal.

    In addition to the proposal, please submit a separate PDF containing the APPENDIX ‘A’ FEE SCHEDULE.

    If you prefer to submit physical (printed) copies, please prepare two (2) copies of the proposal. Physical proposals shall be addressed and submitted to Mishka Balsom, CEO, in an envelope, which clearly identifies the documents enclosed.  This envelope shall also clearly identify the name and address of the firm submitting the proposal.  Email brad@gncc.ca to coordinate delivery of physical submissions.

    In addition to the two proposals, a separate sealed envelope containing the APPENDIX ‘A’ FEE SCHEDULE shall be submitted. This envelope should be contained within the main proposal envelope. Only one copy of the fee schedule is necessary. The Fee Schedule envelope shall be clearly marked as to its contents.

    LATE OR MISDIRECTED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE PROPONENT. SUBMISSION BY FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

    All proposals must be legibly signed by an authorized officer. In addition, officers can include with their proposals a covering letter detailing any features of their firm, which they feel should be taken into consideration when evaluating the proposals.

    The submission to include the following:

    • A description of the firm and the qualifications of professionals which will be working directly with the organizations’ audits.
    • A description of experience providing services for comparable organizations.
    • Appropriate references that the GNCC may contact.
    • Fee structure including an estimate of the total billing.
  5. PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
    Proposals will be evaluated on (but not necessarily limited to) the following criteria, listed in no particular order of value:

    • Experience with comparable organizations
    • Completeness of submission
    • References
    • Qualifications of Professional Staff
    • Fee Structure
    • Previous experience and/or familiarity with GNCC Stewardship in the community

    In evaluation of proposals, it is clearly and indisputably understood by the proponents that the GNCC reserves the right to:

    • Consider any, none, or all of the proposals
    • Accept proposals in whole or in part
    • Negotiate with any or all firms in terms of Fees and/or Scope of Services being provided
    • Discuss different or additional items to those envisaged in this RFP
    • Amend or modify any terms of this RFP
    • Elect not to proceed with any proposal
    • Make a selection based on whom they feel will best provide the GNCC with the services best suited to the organization

    The GNCC may cancel or invalidate this Request for Proposal and may issue a second or subsequent Request for Proposal, at their discretion.

    It must be clearly understood that the decision of the GNCC shall be final and binding, and no debriefing, nor reasons for selection will be provided by the GNCC. Those firms invited to submit a Proposal will be in agreement to these conditions if submitting a Proposal.

  6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    a) Membership in Good StandingTo submit the RFP, the company must be a member in good standing of the GNCC.     b) Withdrawal of Proposals:A proposal may be withdrawn, unopened, prior to the closing date and time specified on the RFP if such a request is received in writing from the proponent. c) Disqualification of Proponents:More than one proposal from an individual firm, partnership, corporation or association under the same or different names will not be considered. Collusion between proponents will be sufficient for rejection of all proposals so affected.d) Incurred Costs:

    The GNCC will not be liable nor reimburse any proponent for costs incurred in the preparation of proposals or any other services that may be requested as part of the evaluation process.

    e) Cancellation:

    Failure by the successful proponent to comply with all terms, conditions and general provisions of this proposal to the satisfaction of the GNCC shall be just cause for the cancellation of the contract award. The GNCC shall then have the right to award this contract to any other proponent, or to re-issue the Request.

    f) Severability:

    Each and every paragraph, section, clause, sub-clause or other component of this document is severable one from the other. Should it be found by a court of competent jurisdiction that any one or more paragraphs or parts thereof are null and void, the validity of the remaining paragraphs or parts thereof shall not be affected.

    g) Freedom of Information:

    The GNCC may, at any time make public the names of all proponents. Additional information may be released in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R. S. O. 1990, C. F. 31, as amended. Any proprietary or confidential information contained in the proposal should be clearly identified.

    h) Non-assignment:

    It is mutually agreed and understood that the proponent shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet or otherwise dispose of their contract or their right, title or interest, or their power to execute the contract, to any other person, firm, company, or corporation without the previous written consent of the GNCC.

    i) Indemnification:

    The proponent shall indemnify and save harmless the GNCC, its officers and employees from and against all claims, losses; costs; damages; expenses (including legal fees and disbursements initially and with any and all appeals); suits; proceedings, or actions arising in any way out of or related to the proponent activities in executing the work pursuant to the provision of the contract, including omissions, improper act or delays in executing the work.

    j) Award/Rejection of Proposals:

    Neither the issuance of this document nor the acceptance of a reply shall constitute any obligation or imply any commitment on the part of the GNCC. The GNCC shall not be bound by any provision of this RFP in the negotiating agreements with a selected proponent/applicant. Not until a written agreement with the successful proponent/applicant has been entered into shall there be any binding agreement between the GNCC and the proponent.

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Administrative Support Clerk – 6 temporary – Brantford

January 25, 2022 | Employment Opportunties Expired

Apply By: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:59 pm EST

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CLERK

Organization:   Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:   Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

City:   Brantford

Job Term:  6 Temporary assignments/contracts up to 6 months with possibility of extension

Job Code:   08OAD – Office Administration 08

Salary:   $24.52 – $28.51 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Posting Status:   Open Targeted

 

Job ID:   175390

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Do you thrive in a client-service environment and possess demonstrated administrative, communication and customer service skills? If so, consider this challenging opportunity with the Ontario Disability Support Program, in the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a customer service provider and member of the program delivery team, you will:
• provide clerical and administrative support services to the team;
• greet visitors, answer incoming calls and respond to electronic inquiries;
• sort and distribute incoming mail;
• establish and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems;
• validate, assess and determine the release of social assistance payments;
• make bank deposits, accepting/tracking cheques/money orders for repayments/reimbursements;
• coordinate and maintain team schedules and calendars;
• utilize databases, to gather/enter client information and data for reports and assignments.

How do I qualify?

Administrative, Clerical and Financial Skills:

  • You demonstrate knowledge of administrative office procedures, practices and routine office equipment to provide support in a fully automated environment using online databases to input /access client information.
    • You demonstrate knowledge of financial processes and analytical skills to validate, calculate and determine appropriate benefit entitlements.
    • You can provide financial payment/reimbursement processing and monitoring services.
    • You can use software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and electronic mail to produce reports, forms, letters and payments.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

  • You have verbal and written communication skills to clearly and concisely respond to in-person and electronic program inquiries from the public.
    • You demonstrate interpersonal and listening skills to elicit information and support team members.
    • You have interpersonal skills to interact with the public, to collaborate in a team driven environment to ensure that operational requirements are being met.

Customer Service Skills:

  • You have proven customer service skills to effectively deal with a high volume of clients with disabilities, in person, by telephone and through electronic communication.
    • You are able to understand and apply the regulations, policies and guidelines governing the ODSP in order to respond to enquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
    • You are aware of and sensitive to issues facing people with disabilities and those living with fixed or low income.

Judgement and Organizational Skills:

  • You are able to organize and coordinate workflow, assess priorities and meet deadlines.
    • You have demonstrated experience working in a team environment, proposing solutions and/or making suggestions for optimal use of resources, sharing decision making with co-workers to prioritize tasks and workloads to ensure operational requirements are met.OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
    We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
    Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policyand the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprintpages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
    We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional Information

Address:

  • 6 Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 195 Henry St, Brantford, West Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:   Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule:   3.7

Category:   Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:   Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Note:

  • In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
  • N-SS-175390/22(6)Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online by visiting ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number 175390 in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job descriptionto make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Usto provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.

 

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

 

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 8, 2022 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

 

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

 

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Daily Update: January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 | Daily Update

Niagara Economic Development has partnered with Niagara Health to highlight Niagara businesses for the South Niagara Site construction.

In this edition:

Niagara EcDev and Niagara Health spotlight local businesses
2020 saw largest decline in life expectancy ever recorded
Ontario now only province without childcare agreement

Niagara Economic Development and Niagara Health spotlight local businesses

Niagara Economic Development has partnered with Niagara Health to highlight Niagara businesses in preparation of the South Niagara Site construction phase.

In preparation for the successful project team awarded to design, build, finance and maintain the South Niagara Site, a new online tool will connect the project team with local Niagara businesses able to supply services or materials for the project.

Using Niagara Economic Development’s recently launched interactive Niagara Business Directory, the filtered list of business categories will allow the pre-qualified teams to search for Niagara businesses by sector, municipality, size and other variables encouraging them support local businesses and suppliers.

When constructing the St. Catharines Site, the project directly and indirectly supported and created approximately 5,400 jobs, many of which were in Niagara, with an estimated 1,000 workers on-site daily at the peak of construction. As a larger project, the South Niagara Site could bring even more opportunities for Niagara businesses.

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Statistics Canada: 2020 saw largest decline in Canadian life expectancy ever recorded

Nationally, life expectancy, estimated on an annual basis, was 81.7 years in 2020, a decline of 0.6 years compared with the figure in 2019 (82.3). This was the largest annual decrease ever observed in Canada since 1921, the year that the vital statistics system was introduced.

There were 307,205 deaths in Canada in 2020, the year in which the COVID-19 pandemic began, an increase of 21,935 (+7.7%) over the 285,270 deaths observed in 2019. While some year-to-year increase in the number of deaths is expected due to the growth and aging of the population, the pandemic has had a significant impact on mortality in Canada.

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Nunavut reaches $10-a-day childcare agreement, Ontario now only province or territory yet to sign

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, virtually joined the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, today to announce an agreement that will support an average of $10‑a‑day licensed child care in the territory by March 2024, two years ahead of the federal target. By the end of 2022, parent fees for licensed child care will be reduced by 50 per cent on average, saving families hundreds of dollars per month. This would mean a family in Iqaluit would save an estimated total of up to $14,000 per year on child care fees. This will apply to parents with children up to six years old in licensed child care spaces.

In addition to today’s announcement, the Government of Canada has reached early learning and child care agreements with the governments of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick, and the Northwest Territories. The governments of Canada and Quebec also reached an asymmetric agreement last year to strengthen the early learning and child care system in the province.

Ontario is now the only province or territory that has not signed the agreement.

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Reading Recommendations

Canada’s U.S.-beating jobs recovery might not be as great as it looks

Financial Post

One of the reasons more and more analysts and investors think the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates this week is Canada’s impressive hiring numbers over the past several months. But what if the labour market’s recovery from the COVID recession isn’t as good as it looks?

Canada added 886,000 positions in 2021,  a record . That represents a faster return to normal than in the United States, a common benchmark for Canadian economic performance, where employment levels remain 2.3 per cent below pre-pandemic levels. Hiring trends in Canada are back to where they were at the start of 2020, at least according to the most popular employment survey.

But Canada trails the U.S. in other important metrics. America’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose to US$19.4 trillion in the second quarter, surpassing where it was at the end of 2019. Canadian GDP, however, was still 1.4 per cent below its pre-pandemic level of $2.12 trillion, according to Statistics Canada’s tally of economic output in the third quarter.

How is Omicron affecting the global economic recovery?

The Economist

Late November almost began to feel like the early days of the pandemic all over again. Global stockmarkets fell by 5% as news of what would come to be known as the Omicron variant filtered out and investors feared either another round of restrictions, or that people would voluntarily shut themselves away. Haven currencies, such as the dollar and the yen, strengthened. The price of oil slumped by about $10 a barrel, the kind of drop often associated with a looming recession.

Two months on, the impact of Omicron is slowly coming into focus. So far it is, largely, better than feared. On January 18th the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil approached $88, its highest level in seven years. Although global stockmarkets have sold off in recent days and are at the same level as in late November, that seems to reflect worries over higher interest rates rather than covid-19. Goldman Sachs, a bank, has constructed a share-price index of European companies, such as airlines and hotels, that thrive when people are able and willing to be in public spaces. The index, a good proxy for anxiety about covid-19’s economic impact, has surged relative to wider stockmarkets in recent weeks.

Niagara COVID-19 statistics tracker

Niagara COVID vaccination tracker

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