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Wood Manufacturing Council
Canada’s Human Resource Sector Council for the Advanced Wood Manufacturing Industry
Outline
• Intro to the WMC• Mandate and HR Strategies• WMC Projects, Programs and Services• Opportunities in Wood
Background - WMC
• The Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC) was established in 2001.
• WMC’s mandate is to plan, develop and implement human resource strategies to support the growth and competitiveness of the sector.
• WMC works with industry, educators and other stakeholders in support of this mandate.
Promote Careers in the Sector
Enhance Skills
of ExistingWorkforce
Capitalize onTechnology & Innovation
3-Part HR Strategy for Canada’s Advanced Wood Products Manufacturing Sector
Job #1Attract Labour,& Right Types
of Skills
Job #2Do Better With What We Have
Job #3 Leverage the Workforce to Help Gain Competitive Advantages in Manufacturing
WMC Projects
• WMC is building momentum from the study and is responding to the issues through projects:
Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills Virtual HR Department
National Occupational Standards Career Focus
Skills Upgrading/RISE PLAR
WoodLINKS Technology & Skills Roadmap
Pre-employment Training Marketing & Outreach
National Occupational Standards• The National Occupational Standards (NOS) identify
the skills, knowledge and ability required by individuals in order to perform competently in an occupation
• The standards are the basis for training program development and training to the NOS can lead to accreditation
• The WMC has 5 NOS– Finisher– Machine Operator– Assembler– CNC/Moulder Operator– Supervisor
RISE• Rapid Internal Skills Enhancement program is an in-house training
program focused on practical plant floor training based on the needs of your operations (9 key areas)
– General Safety - Taxonomy and Grading
– Production Documentation - Solid Wood Processing Machinery
– Panel Processing Machinery - Tooling
– Preventative Maintenance - Surface Preparation
– Finishing
• On-line management training leading to management certification. (9 modules).
– Equipment Justification, Time and Cost Studies - Business Finance
– Production Planning & Costing - Human Resource Management
– Facility Planning & Layout - Marketing, Sales and Distribution
– Quality Management & Control - New Product Development
– Supply Chain Management
WoodLINKS
• WoodLINKS – a highschool certification program
• New WoodLINKS has a validated core curriculum
• 8 wood sub-sector modules– Furniture - Cabinets– Fine woodworking - Manufactured Housing– Panelboard products - Remanufacturing– Windows and Doors - Entrepreneurship
Pre Employment Training
• To create a basic knowledge pre-employment training program.
• To expand the reach of WoodLINKS and use it in training settings that are not traditionally highschools.
• To get significantly greater exposure to equity groups, especially New immigrants, Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with disabilities.
• Assist Skilled Youth to Find Quality Jobs
• Wage Subsidy – Up to $12,000
• Access skills the Sector needs– Technical (CNC)– Wood Processing– Marketing– Business– Design
Career Focus Internship Program
EMPLOYERS
• 4 – 12 Months of Full Time Work (30 hours +)
• $1 Subsidy for $2 Paid Wages
• Use Non-Subjective Eligibility Criteria
• Can Find Their Own Intern• Must Provide Contracts,
Proof of Wages Paid, Ensure Intern is Aware of Program.
• 15 -30 Years Old• Post-Secondary Graduate• Out of School• Can Legally Work In Canada• Can’t Be Existing Employees• Can’t Receive EI
INTERNS
Career Focus Internship Program
WMC Careers in Wood
• www.careersinwood.ca• Web resource for workers and employers• Job postings• Career Overviews and Testimonials• Apprentice and Trades Information
– Joinery (Cabinetmaking)– Furniture Technician– Carpentry
UBC Wood Products Processing Careers in Wood
Canada’s wood products sector demands high quality, innovative and technologically
sophisticated professionals. Graduate positions include: •Business Analyst•Design Engineer or Project Engineer •Management (e.g., plant manager) •Process Control Analyst •Product Developer•Production and Export Coordinator •Technical Sales Analyst •Quality Control Supervisor •Quality Manager / Process Engineer •Wood Engineer
(www.forestry.ubc.ca)
In summary
• Wood Sectors are experiencing critical skills shortages
• WMC is working with industry, educators and stakeholders to address labour and HR issues
• Opportunities and training programs are available for interested individuals, youth and employers
For More InformationWood Manufacturing Council
Suite 1016, 130 Albert StreetOttawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4
Phone: 613-567-5511Fax: 613-567-5411
General Email: wmc@wmc-cfb.ca
Web: www.wmc-cfb.ca
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