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HR Vendors Guide 2015
HR Professional Development — Sector Councils
Mining Industry Human Resources
Council (MiHR)
Kanata, ON
(613) 270-9696 Fax: (613) 270-9399
Website: www.mihr.ca
As the council for the Canadian
minerals and metals industry, MiHR
aims to contribute to the strength,
competitiveness and sustainability
of the Canadian mining sector. The
council works with employers,
educators, organized labour and
Aboriginal groups to develop
solutions tailored to human resource
needs in the mining sector.
Motor Carrier Passenger Council of
Canada
Richmond Hill, ON
(905) 884-7782 Fax: (905) 884-8335
(866) 271-1107
Email: info@buscouncil.ca
Website: www.buscouncil.ca
A national association that works
with the private sector, labour and
government to strengthen the indus-
try's image, profitability and vitality.
The council focuses on identifying
and addressing human resource
issues within the motor carrier
passenger industry and provides
counsel, products and services that
promote lifelong learning and skills
development for individuals and
companies in the industry.
Trucking HR Canada
(formerly Canadian Trucking
Human Resources Council)
Ottawa, ON
(613) 244-4800 Fax: (613) 244-4535
Email: info@truckingHR.com
Website: www.truckinghr.com
Through collaboration among truck-
ing industry stakeholders, the
association seeks to: identify human
resource issues, trends, opportunities
and challenges; support the industry
in recruiting and retaining the HR
needed to meet industry demand;
partner on initiatives affecting HR for
the industry; and provide a national
forum for gathering and exchanging
knowledge on HR issues and sharing
best practices.
Wood Manufacturing Council (WMC)
Ottawa, ON
Phone: (613) 567-5511
Fax: (613) 567-5411
Email: wmc@wmc-cfb.ca
Website: www.wmc-cfb.ca
The WMC collaborates with employ-
ers, workers, educators, professional
associations and government to help
implement human resource solutions
that will ensure the success of the
advanced wood manufacturing sector.
The council offers many programs
that support the industry's long-term
growth and ensure employees have
the skills they need to succeed.
REGIONAL — ATLANTIC CANADA
Atlantic Home Building
& Renovation Sector Council
Hubbards, NS
(902) 240-1133
Email: info@ahbrsc.com
Website: www.ahbrsc.com
A non-profit corporation and strategic
partner for builders, renovators and
trades workers employed in the home
construction and renovation indus-
try in Atlantic Canada. It provides a
vehicle for industry participation in
identifying and addressing human
resource issues in all sectors of the
residential homebuilding and renova-
tion industry.
Trucking Human Resource Sector
Council (THRSC) Atlantic
Truro, NS
(902) 893-8410 Fax: (902) 895-6984
(877) 858-1908
Email: info@thrsc.com
Website: www.thrsc.com
A not-for-profit organization that
operates to assist the trucking indus-
try in a variety of human resource
platforms. Its mission is to work with
key stakeholders to address the HR
needs of the trucking industry in
Atlantic Canada.
ALBERTA
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills
(AWES) Society
(403) 392-0944
Email: info@awes.ca
Website: www.awes.ca
The association provides essential
skills assessments, workforce
training and development, expertise
and research. Essential skills include
reading, numeracy, writing,
document and computer use, training
for thinking and oral communication.
It designs solutions to close skills
gaps and collaborates with clients to
implement them.
Immigrant Sector Council of Calgary
Calgary, AB
(403) 263-1881 Fax: (403) 273-2964
Email: info@isccalgary.ca
Website: www.isccalgary.ca
The council seeks to identify and
address issues related to the settle-
ment and integration of newcomers
in Calgary. Consisting of senior
representatives from settlement
service providers, ethno-cultural
groups, funding bodies and public
sector organizations, its mission is to
provide leadership and resources to
influence public attitudes and knowl-
edge and to support the capacity of
service providers in the immigrant
sector.
MANITOBA
ACI Manitoba (The Arts and
Cultural Industries Association
of Manitoba)
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 927-2787 Fax: (204) 927-2789
(866) 802-1104
Website: www.creativemanitoba.ca
A not-for-profit organization dedicated
to supporting the arts and cultural
industries of Manitoba and helping to
develop sustainable careers for those
working in arts and culture. It
provides opportunities for business
skill development through work-
shops, courses and seminars.
