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