Human Resources
Labour Market Challenges Continue to Persist for Trucking & Logistics
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has released its April 2022 Labour Market Snapshot, which provides the most up-to-date data available on the state of the labour market in trucking and logistics.
Here is a summary:
Employment
Federal Government Changes Temporary Foreign Worker Program to Address Labour Shortages
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, has announced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map. This goal of this initiative is to adjust and improve the TFW Program to meet Canada’s labour market needs.
Register Today for the 2022 Women With Drive Leadership Summit
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is now accepting early bird registrations for their eighth annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit.
The summit scheduled for June 2, 2022, in Toronto promises to offer new insights into strategies that can help attract, recruit, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce across the trucking industry. This year will focus on emerging trends in the industry that supports diversity.
Amendments to BC’s Paid Sick Leave to Strengthen and Simplify Process
On January 1, 2022, BC became the first province in Canada to implement a minimum standard of five days of paid sick leave every year. To address two issues that have been raised since the employer-paid sick leave came into effect, changes have been introduced to simplify the administrative process and strengthen paid sick leave legislation to protect workers.
Register Today for the 2022 Women With Drive Leadership Summit
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has recently announced that they are now accepting early bird registrations for their eight annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit.
The summit scheduled for June 2, 2022, in Toronto promises to offer new insights into strategies that can help attract, recruit, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce across the trucking industry. This year will focus on emerging trends in the industry that supports diversity.
Looking to Hire a Student This Spring?
Trucking HR Canada’s Job Connect board can help you find new talent if students are a part of your hiring plans.
THRC'S Job Connect is an exclusive job board for employers who want to participate in the Student Work Placement Program. This dedicated bi-weekly email helps promote work-integrated learning and other job opportunities available within their network of truck transportation and logistics employers.
Reminder: March 1 Filing Deadline for Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report
Brand new for 2022, please remember that federally-regulated employers need to file their Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR) by March 1, 2022.
The EAHVOR is required by Labour Canada to be submitted annually, for the period of January 1 to December 31 of the previous calendar year.
March 1 Filing Deadline- Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report
Brand new for 2022, please remember that federally-regulated employers need to file their Employer’s Annual Harassment and Violence Occurrence Report (EAHVOR) by March 1st, 2022.
The EAHVOR is required by Labour Canada to be submitted annually, for the period of January 1 to December 31 of the previous calendar year.
Apply for the Top Fleet Employers Program
The deadline to apply to Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers (TFE) Program is fast approaching.
The TFE Program recognizes and celebrates Canadian employers across the trucking and logistics industry who meet and exceed HR standards of excellence. Members of the TFE community have access to curated learning opportunities and resources highlighting best practices used throughout the industry.
Take the Language in the Trucking & Logistics Industry Survey Today
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is looking for employers and industry stakeholders to participate in labour market research in order to provide employers with relevant, accurate, and accessible information.
They are currently exploring the role language plays in industry, including: