The Saint John Medical Society Fitness Challenge

Be involved as participant teams in the Challenge!

Team members are encouraged to exercise daily, record the minutes exercised and eat an apple every day.

The Challenge is set for April 15 to May 25 and participants can register at the SJMS website www.sjms.ca and enter their daily minutes and if they ate an apple that day. Posters will be printed and can be emailed for on site printing for interested businesses.

Last year 355 participants from 28 teams exercised for a total of 545,599 minutes or an average of 1532 minutes per person. 5467 apples were consumed.

 

More exciting is this year's involvement of area schools who will be competing for awards for the most active classes. The Saint John Medical Society will provide a prize of $1000 to a school in each of the primary, middle and secondary level for the support of fitness programs in the schools.   

Our goal is to establish healthy lifestyle patterns for all in Saint John.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ONE-JOB PLEDGE INITIATIVE

The New Brunswick government, through the Workforce Expansion Program, is creating a new initiative, called the One-Job Pledge, to help businesses create quality jobs and new opportunities for recent post-secondary graduates in their field of study.

The One-Job Pledge Initiative is designed to build province’s economy on the strengths of its human resource potential. Retaining our trained young professionals is part of a series of strategies aimed at rebuilding New Brunswick to accelerate economic growth and provide us with an enhanced quality of life.

For more information click here.

INITIATIVE D’UNE PROMESSE D’EMPLOI

Le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick, par le biais du programme d’Accroissement de l’emploi, a créé une nouvelle initiative, Promesse d'emploi, pour aider les entreprises à créer des emplois de qualité et offrir de nouvelles possibilités, dans leur domaine d’études, pour les personnes qui ont récemment obtenu leur diplôme.

L’Initiative d’une promesse d’emploi est destinée à renforcer l'économie provinciale à partir du potentiel de ses ressources humaines. La rétention de nos jeunes professionnels fait partie d’une série de stratégies qui visent à rebâtir le Nouveau-Brunswick afin d’accélérer notre croissance économique et de nous assurer une meilleure qualité de vie.

Pour plus d'information cliquer ici.

 

Record of Employment Web (ROE Web) Information & Registration Process

Are you still issuing paper Records of Employment (ROEs)? File them electronically using ROE Web!

ROE Web is a secure, easy-to-use online application that allows you to create, submit, retrieve, and amend 53-week ROEs on the Internet. For more information click here.


Produisez-vous encore des relevés d’emploi papier? Transmettez-les par voie électronique grâce à l'application RE Web!

RE Web est une application en ligne sûre et facile à utiliser qui vous permet de créer, de transmettre, de récupérer et de modifier des relevés d’emploi de 53 semaines par Internet.
Plus d'information sur le site internet.

 

C-TERM Technologies is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Title:      Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Fredericton, NB

We are growing again and have created a new role for a Mechanical Design Engineer. Do you have a passion for producing outstanding engineering designs? Are you looking for an opportunity that will both challenge and inspire you? Do you want to grow your career with a dynamic employer who provides a wide range of opportunities to grow your career?  If so, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

The Company  

With the success of its flagship product, the TCi Thermal Conductivity Analyzer, C-Therm Technologies (http://www.ctherm.com), has become a leader in non-destructive testing and analysis.  With customers in numerous industries around the world, C-Therm has shaped and pioneered the way that many of the world’s most prominent manufacturers, research facilities, and academic institutions test and measure thermal conductivity.  Its unique approach to non-destructive testing has earned C-Therm industry recognition along with numerous prestigious awards and patents.

Building off a track record of success and innovation, C-Therm is currently exploring new dimensions of thermophysical analysis.

The Opportunity

C-Therm is currently looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team as the company explores and moves into new opportunities in thermal analysis.  Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position will be responsible for the design of mechanical parts and assemblies for new products, provide support for products in manufacturing, and specify test and documentation of mechanical designs. C-Therm provides a flexible and dynamic work environment.  You will have the opportunity to work with a company that has a proven track record of success while still providing the fun and excitement of a start-up environment. 

The Requirements

The Ideal candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and:

• At least 3 years 3D mechanical design with Solid Works or Pro Engineer
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T standards and practices
• Experience in design of metal parts, cutting, bending and stamping
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001standard
• Good knowledge of engineering processes and engineering change control
• Experience in design of tools and jigs for production environment
• Able to prioritize tasks; delivery of results on time; emphasis on high quality
• Above average written and verbal communication skills

The Following would be considered an asset.

• ERP/MRP experience
• Experience in design of electronic assemblies and cables
• Experience in design of plastic parts, tooling and injection molding
• Bilingual (French, English)
• Stress under temperature and pressure simulations
• Heat transfer simulations
• Experience with Instrumentation
• Programming skills in C or C++

To Apply

 If you are interested in the above position, please e-mail your resume in confidence to hr@ctherm.com. 

Final Coverage of Pathways to Empowerment

Thank You,
To Volunteers, Sponsors, and Attendees of March 8, Pathways to Empowerment.
It was a Fabulaous Success Because of You.
Saint John Community Loan Fund
www.loanfund.ca
Tel 506-652-5600
Fax 506-652-5603

changing our world one investment at a time

Advocacy at Work: Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness

Advocacy at Work
Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness

On Feb. 12, I unveiled the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013 during a lunch at the Economic Club of Canada. As you may know, we undertook this initiative last year to draw attention to the barriers that are holding back Canada’s progress and to urge all levels of government to act more swiftly to improve our country’s ability to compete globally. While Canada’s skills crisis remains our main priority in 2013, we will also be focusing our advocacy efforts on addressing the barriers surrounding energy, public infrastructure and tourism.

2013 Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness
- Skills shortages
- Barriers to world markets for Canadian energy products
- Inadequate workforce productivity
- Inadequate public infrastructure planning
- Tax complexity and structure
- Poor innovation performance
- Deficient strategies for trade success in new markets
- Internal barriers to trade
- Uncompetitive travel and tourism strategies
- Lack of access to capital

I invite you to consult our Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness document or visit our website, Chamber.ca, for more information.

On the skills file, I met with the Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, on Jan. 31 and emphasized the need for more skilled talent from abroad and for continued support for settlement services across the country. We also discussed the new Expression of Interest system to be introduced by the end of 2014. It will allow employers to be more directly involved in a faster selection of skilled immigrants for permanent residency. The Canadian Chamber is represented on a new employer group established by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to consult on the design and implementation of the new system. We have also formed an Immigration Working Group with corporate and chamber members to guide our work on the immigration file.

Lastly, on Feb. 28, I hosted a private dinner meeting with the Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and senior executives from our membership to address the skills gaps in our economy. We discussed the role of post-secondary education in closing the gap; how to engage the aboriginal population; the lack of basic skills in the labour force at large; the need for specialized skills and for increased participation in skilled trades; and greater retention of international students and attention to diversity in the workplace. Minister Finley signalled her government’s commitment to a domestic skills and employment strategy that addresses those concerns.

Thought Leadership

We published a number of reports this quarter. In January, we issued a report entitled Electricity in Canada: Smart Investment to Power Future Competitiveness that argues that as Canada continues to define its place as a responsible energy producer, electricity—and the sector responsible for its production, transmission and distribution—will play a significant role in Canada’s energy future.

Also in January, we released a report entitled The World’s Mining Capital: How Canada Transformed Its Resources Endowment Into a Global Competitive Advantage that examines how Canada has leveraged its metal and mineral endowment not just by extracting and processing raw materials, but also by creating and marketing the knowledge of how to develop these resources. Accompanied by the Greater Sudbury Chamber and other industry partners, we launched our report at the Toronto Stock Exchange.

In February, we issued a report entitled Closing the Skills Gap: Mapping a Path for Small Business that focuses on the upskilling and training employees in small business. The report is based on the input we received at our skills symposium last November. To supplement our report, we created a toolkit of training resources for small business.

Last week, we released the first instalment of our 2013 Economic Policy Series by Chief Economist Tina Kremmidas. Entitled Canada’s Labour Market Puts in a Strong Performance in 2012, this report examines Canada’s labour market performance in 2012 by demographic group, sector and region and forecasts job prospects for 2013.

Mark Your Calendars

Canada-Japan Trade Symposium: Revitalizing Growth Opportunities Through a Formal Economic Partnership Agreement
April 25 | Toronto, ON

ATA Carnet Seminars
May–June | Cities across Canada

The Competitive Edge Conference: Confronting Canada’s Skills Gap
May 29 | Markham, ON

Annual General Meeting
Sept. 28–30 | Kelowna, BC

International Trade Day
Oct. 29 | Ottawa, ON

For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website, Chamber.ca.

Stay Connected

I encourage you to follow me, @PerrinBeatty, or the Canadian Chamber, @CdnChamberofCom, on Twitter or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CanadianChamberofCommerce

I would like to thank you for you ongoing suppor and, as always, I welcome your views and comments.

Sincerely,

Perrin Beatty,
President & CEO

Saint John Millrats All Star Weekend Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2013 NBL Canada ALL Star Weekend is the final season celebration. This year the prestigious

event has been awarded to the City of Saint John, New Brunswick. It will be held on the weekend of
April 13-14, 2013 at Harbour Station. A full weekend of exciting activities, events, and capped off
by the All Star Game itself on Sunday, showcasing the ‘stars of stars from the NBLC. Last year the
inaugural event was a resounding success in the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We would like to extend to you the opportunity to participate in this year’s 2013 NBL Canada All
Star Weekend, which we are hosting. This prestigious event will bring a financial boost the local
economy with many out-of-towners also expected to attend from the region and afar. We want
you to be involved a supporting partner of this incredible one-time event!  (more)

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), in cooperation with Lockheed Martin Canada, is hosting industry days

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), in cooperation with Lockheed Martin Canada is hosting a Marine and Defence Industry Day with New Brunswick companies and organizations in Saint John, NB on

Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Following introductions there will be brief presentations by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the New Brunswick Aerospace and Defence Association (NBADA) and the Lockheed Martin team covering marine platforms and supplier quality and processes.

The remainder of the day will be devoted to pre-qualified business-to-business meetings with participating Atlantic Canadian companies.

Saint John, NB
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Delta Brunswick (Ballroom C)
08:00 – 12:00

Please RSVP by Monday, March 4, 2013 to Kaitlin Russell, at 613-410-6186 or by e-mail (kaitlin.russell@acoa-apeca.gc.ca).

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There's still time to advance your organization with Lean Six Sigma!

Join Executive Coach and Trainer Brian Swayne on March 20 & 21 for an intensive 2-day Lean Six Sigma Champion Seminar. You will get an in-depth look at the concepts of Lean Six Sigma and how they can be best utilized by your organization. Register online! www.unb.ca/cel/exed/seminars

Coming soon! Bring some Disney magic to your organization by signing up for Disney’s Approach to Brand Loyalty, a 1-day Seminar led by the Disney Institute. On April 17, discover Disney’s time-tested practices and principles for building and strengthening brand loyalty.

For more information, visit: www.unb.ca/cel/exed/seminars, call (506) 453-3503 or email execed@unb.ca