Current Issues Hew HR Study Underway – In 2005, the Council published its groundbreaking and foundation-setting document “Strategic Human Resources Study of the Supply Chain Sector” (http://www.supplychaincanada.org/en/sector-study). The study provided the strategic focus for the Council and its related activities. Our Research Committee is in the early stages of launching a follow-up to update the study, and provide current reflections of issues and opportunities for our sector, from an HR perspective. Initial activities include the selection of a contractor, from 10 proposals that were received in response to our RFP. Next steps will involve the development of a work plan and the execution of that plan. The study should result in a more-accurate reflection of the labour market in supply chain, at the granular NOC level, with greater detail on HR issues by industry, which will be more valuable to all of our stakeholders. Supply-side issues around enrollment and placement rates of graduates of education and training programs will also be explored. And finally, a method of forecasting labour-market demand will round off the HR Study Update. Look for further information in our monthly e-bulletins, or feel free to contact Kevin Maynard, at kmaynard@supplychaincanada.org, or Frances Humphreys, Chair of our Research Committee, at fhumphreys@wlu.ca.

Council Delivers Strategic Session to HRSDC – The Council makes an annual presentation to HRSDC on the current state of our sector, current activities that we are engaged in, and planned projects. This year, we proposed one new concept, around the development of a skills-assessment tool that will enable individuals and firms to identify gaps in knowledge, skills and work experience, and point to providers of education and training that can help fill those gaps. The concept was received with interest and the Council will prepare a proposal for consideration in late January.

Happy Holidays and All the Best for 2011From all of us here at the CSCSC, have a safe and happy holiday and a very prosperous new year! Please note that our offices will be closed from noon on December 23 until 9 am on January 4. We will be checking for voicemail and e-mail messages during that time, so if you need to reach us don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For further information on any of the above, visit www.supplychaincanada.org, contact info@supplychaincanada.org

or call 905-897-1100 / 1-866-616-3468

Mission Statement"The Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council brings together partners in the sector to

develop solutions to the human resource challenges faced by stakeholders. Recognizing the vital role of the supply chain to Canada's economy, the Council is

committed to enhancing the sector's ability to attract and retain workers at all levels and across the full range of functions, and to advancing the skills of those workers."

BOARD OF DIRECTORSJim BergeronCalgary Interfaith Food Bank

Don Borsk (Past Chair)Metro Retail Supply Chain Solutions

Darren Christle (Vice Chair)Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation

Raymond DufourCollège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

Brent EllisWills Transfer Limited

John GauvreauCanadian Public Procurement Council

Dwayne Hihn (Chair)Manitoulin Global Forwarding

Frances HumphreysWilfrid Laurier University

Flavia Iuston-BlairPanalpina Inc.

Susan KrauszHumber College

Steven LevsonHealthcare Supply Chain Network

Maria Lindenberg (Vice Chair)Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Jean LoitzINMOTION management inc.

Linda LucasELLE and Associates Inc.

David McCormick (Vice Chair)Pivotal ACTION FORCE Industrial Staffing Solutions

Richard MooreHalifax Employers Association

Hervé PilonCégep André Laurendeau 

Tracey RaimondoNormandin Transit Inc.

Lesley SmithWal-Mart Canada Corp.

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