Staying Safe This Winter: Important Updates from the H&S

Education Committee

As winter approaches, the Joint Health and Safety Education Committee is focused on ensuring everyone's preparedness for the season's unique challenges and joys. Here are some important resources for safe navigation through the winter months, both indoors and out. For those who need to travel on winter roads, our first resource, "Winter Driving," is indispensable. It covers preparing your vehicle for winter conditions and offers crucial tips for driving on snow and ice, including what to do in a winter driving emergency. Your safety is a top priority for the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and we hope you will integrate these guidelines into your daily routine for a secure and enjoyable winter.

The "Winter Safety Indoors and Out" guide offers comprehensive tips on maintaining a safe, warm home, preparing for emergencies, and engaging in outdoor activities safely. Additionally, it provides advice on staying healthy during the colder months. We encourage you to explore this essential guide for a safer winter experience. For any questions or further suggestions on winter safety, please feel free to contact the committee. Stay warm and safe this winter season.

Winter Driving

Winter Safety Tips

Upcoming Holiday Festivities at CLNB - Mark Your Calendars!

The holiday season is upon us, and we're excited to announce a series of festive events lined up for the next few weeks! These events are a perfect opportunity to celebrate, connect, and contribute to our community. Here’s what’s in store:

All Staff Meeting Reminder!

ICYMI December 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m. All Staff Meeting – Health & Safety Audit Findings and Recommendations

Just a reminder that we are hosting an all-staff meeting on Thursday, December 7th, 2023, at 11 a.m. on Teams to provide an update on the H&S Audit Findings and Recommendations. Check your Outlook for the invite! A meeting recording will be shared for those who cannot attend.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) at Yes!

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada is a FREE government-funded language training program designed to assist newcomers to Canada in learning English. While learning the language, you'll also learn a great deal about Canadian culture with themes such as employment, education, banking, travel, and transportation.

Learn More about LINC

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: Brock University Research Study about self-confidence and burnout for support professionals in the disability services sector.

Kayla Cormier from Brock University, under the supervision of Dr. Laura Mullins, is conducting a research study to investigate the relationship between self-confidence and burnout for professionals in the disability services sector who support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

They are looking to recruit a variety of direct support professionals (e.g., disability support professional, instructor-therapist, behaviour-therapist, registered behaviour technician, direct support worker) and/or leaders in direct support (e.g., managers, supervisors, directors, or organizers of a support team or support environment for people with disabilities) to complete the survey.

The survey is entirely confidential and anonymous, and participants who complete the survey can enter a draw for one of six $25 Amazon gift cards. 

Survey Link

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HR Corner

Welcoming our New Employees!

Philip Dampier- Larocque

Savannah Lott- McPhail

Jacqueline Black- SIL

Tiana Jalabois- Birchs

Arshnoor Singh- Passport

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