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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-07-11_Council_Public Agenda PackagePage 1 of 2 of Agenda Cover Page(s) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA Thursday,July 11, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. Chester Municipal Council Chambers 151 King Street, Chester, NS 1.MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS 3.PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) 4.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 4.1 Council –June 27,2019 5.COMMITTEE REPORTS 5.1 Committee of the Whole –July 4, 2019 –Warden Webber (approval of motions only) 5.2 Committee of the Whole –June 20,2019 –Warden Webber (receive minutes only) 5.3 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee –June 18, 2019 (approval of motion only) 5.4 Nominating Committee –July 4, 2019 –Warden Webber (approval of motions only) 5.5 Any other Committees. 6.MATTERS ARISING 7.PRESENTATIONS 7.1 Presentation from Fay Patey,Onboarding Employer Engager South Shore Region regarding her role with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia . (appointment at 9:15 a.m.) 7.2 Presentation from Alexandra Webb,Graduate Researcher for Atlantic Water Network at Saint Mary’s University (SMU)regarding Atlantic Water Network – summer research initiative.(appointment at 9:30 a.m.) 8.CORRESPONDENCE Page 2 of 2 8.1 Email from Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner regarding International Right to Know Day and request to approve and post a proclamation. 8.2 Email from Senior Planner dated July 5, 2019 regarding nomination of Amina Stoddart on the Fox Point Lake Water Quality Monitoring Committee on March 13, 2019. 9.NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Information Report prepared by Community Development Department dated July 5, 2019 regarding Economic Development Sponsorship. 9.2 District Council Grant Requests: a)Chester Yacht Club –District 3 b)Chester Castaways Jr. C Hockey Club –District 2,3 and 7 10.IN CAMERA (if required) 11.ADJOURNMENT ONBOARDING EMPLOYER ENGAGER Fay PATEY Onboarding Employer Engagement Vision A community where all can belong and grow Mission Helping immigrants build a future in Nova Scotia Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia 7,563 clients served last year 2,967 new clients 728 active volunteers 259 qualified staff 100+ countries of client origin 100+ NS communities served 64 countries of staff origin 73 languages spoken by staff Who We Are •Staff who are dedicated, diverse, highly professional, qualified and experienced in their field •Serving immigrants for over 37 years •Connecting immigrants with employers •Connecting immigrants with the community Strategic Priorities Empower immigrants Value and support our Staff Engage partners and community Champion a more inclusive and welcoming province DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE http://www.isans.ca/employer-support DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Job Ready Client? Building Cultural Competence Workshops Resume Writing Workshops Job Search Workshops Communication for healthcare professionals and engineers Mentorship Practice Interviews Profession specific bridging programs Job Ready Client DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE •The liaison betweenemployers and ISANSEmployer Support programsandServices •Promote the benefits of hiringimmigrants (including refugeesand AIP participants) tostrengthen and diversify theirworkforce Employer Engagers DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Employer Engagement & Support –Best Practices ISANS helps employers build strong and diverse workplaces •Qualified candidate referrals •Skills Match online recruitment tool •Professional Practice program •On-site recruitment •Workplace Culture program •Professional mentorship •English in the Workplace DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Skills Match eRecruitment Tool •Time-efficient •Confidential •Free of cost to the employer •Access to qualified, pre-screened job-ready candidates •Opportunity to post jobs and search database for possible matches •Employers will have an opportunity to learn about other Employer Support Programs DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE On-Site Recruitment & Information Sessions (ORIS) •A meeting with a number of suitable immigrant candidates at ISANS •An opportunity for information exchange and networking •Ending with a face to face speed interviews DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Workplace Culture Program helps employers: •better understand the benefits of hiring international talent •improve intercultural competence and retain immigrant employees DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE •Professional Practice program -internationally trained and experienced professional for up to 6 weeks Bridging Programs •Internationally Educated Engineers -internationally trained and experienced immigrant engineer for 12 weeks •Trades Practical -internationally trained and experienced trades person for 12 weeks DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE •Professional Mentorship Program matches skilled immigrant with mentor in same or similar profession Volunteer Opportunities improve leadership and coaching skills •Practice Interview Program DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Provides the language skills needed for the immigrant employee to do their job effectively English in the Workplace DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE Employer Advisory Council Provide advice and perspective to ISANS Employer Support Services on its policies, programs and services which may affect, influence or support economic growth within Nova Scotia •Impact •Skills Match e-recruitment tool •Workplace Culture Program (flyers to program delivery) •Professional Practice Program (Work Placement Program) DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE What you need to know to strengthen and diversify your workforce •ISANS helps you as an employer, tap into the rich pool of immigrant talent in Nova Scotia. •We can help you meet your human resource needs by connecting you to potential employees in a number of ways Video Questions? Thank you INFORMATION REPORT Prepared By:Tara Maguire Date July 8, 2019 Reviewed By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date July 8, 2019 Authorized By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date July 8, 2019 CURRENT SITUATION For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Council has an Economic Development Sponsorship fund to sponsor events or initiatives within the municipality that are designed to help achieve Council priorities and generate local economic development benefit in one or more of the following areas: Supporting business growth and employment. Increasing visitor attraction. Promoting the municipality to residents and visitors. RECOMMENDATION For Information BACKGROUND Sponsorship is a form of marketing in which organizations pay to be associated with certain events. Additionally, sponsorship provides community relations benefits by increasing visibility and recognition as a good community partner. Organizations are recognized as good community citizens when they support initiatives that assist groups that benefit or improve the quality of life and/or programing in their community. Sponsor opportunities are evaluated by the following criteria: Relevance to the community. The Municipal logo must be displayed on some marketing of the event. The audience should be significant in size or targeted. REPORT TO:Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY:Tara Maguire DATE:July 11, 2019 SUBJECT:ED Sponsorship ORIGIN:Sponsorship Policy, P-87 2 Information Report DISCUSSION The following sponsorships were issued by the Economic Development Officer and the Director of Community Development as of July 8, 2019: Budget 2019-20 $5,000.00 Recent Sponsorships Chester Chamber of Commerce Raising Sales Summit $1500.00 Previously Approved Swing for Shoreham Golf Tournament $700.00 Lunenburg County Sport Heritage Society's Ceremony for Induction into the Wall of Fame $300.00 Hubbards Barn Association Annual Food Truck Rally $500.00 MICA 17th Annual Gala Dinner and Auction $1,000.00 Balance $1,000.00 IMPLICATIONS Policy Sponsorship P-87 Financial/Budgetary This request has been accommodated within the approved budget of $5000 for municipal sponsorships. Environmental None Strategic Plan Goal 6-Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity . Work Program Implications N/A OPTIONS For Information ATTACHMENTS COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL) Goal Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity.