The Company of Master Mariners of Canada Newfoundland
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The Company of Master Mariners of Canada Newfoundland
The Company of Master Mariners of Canada Newfoundland & Labrador Division Maritime Human Resource Solutions and the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 September 26-27, 2012 Council of Marine Professional Associates (COMPASS) Marine Transportation Careers Promotion Project John L Connors Executive Manager, COMPASS Council of Marine Professional Associates an association of private-sector businesses and public-sector organizations directly involved in marine transportation activities: design, construction, repair, and maintenance; operations; support; human resources development; labour supply; and consultancy. COMPASS Membership Private Sector and Public Sector All four Atlantic Provinces Quebec Ontario Nunavut British Columbia Includes 6 Marine Training Institutions COMPASS Board of Directors • • • • • • • • • Larry Moore, President (Canship) Gerry Puddister, Past President (Puddister Trading) Jeff Simms, Vice President (Newfound Resources) Terry Puglisevich, Treasurer (Puglisevich GOC) Rick Ellis, Secretary (Ocean Choice Int’l) Glenn Blackwood (Marine Institute) Kevin Henderson (NSCC) Walter Pumphrey (NL Transportation & Works) Wade Stagg (DFO - Canadian Coast Guard) • John Connors, Executive Manager COMPASS Objectives Create effective dialogue and information-sharing Advocate COMPASS interests to decision-makers Contribute to development of the MT sector Enhance public perception of the MT sector and its contribution to social and economic development and community sustainability Develop and implement strategies to address HR issues in marine transportation industries Marine Transportation Careers: Definitely Worth Considering Unparalleled Employment Opportunities Excellent Salaries/Benefits Exceptional Opportunities for Women Interesting Work/Interesting Life High-Tech Work Environment Desirable Quality of Life • Shift System – equal time off • Work anywhere – live in NL Workforce Shortage Telegram, Jan. 8, 2008 Shipping industry faces severe labour shortage over next decade Ahoy there, matey! Want to earn more than $100,000 for six months’ work each year as an officer aboard oil tankers, supply ships and cargo vessels – at home or abroad? Exceptional Opportunities for Women Marine transportation careers no longer male only; female participation increasing A world of opportunities for women in all marine occupations – not just catering Gender Equity policies in many companies Horizon Ship has All Female Bridge Officers Honolulu, Dec. 2007 COMPASS HR Objective Address human resource shortages in the marine transportation industry by: ~ enhancing awareness of marine transportation career opportunities and the benefits and lifestyle issues associated with those careers among specifically identified target populations: youth, primary influencers, educators, women, aboriginal populations ~ developing an effective HR recruitment and retention strategy for the marine transportation industry Careers in Marine Transportation - Oceans of Opportunities www.compasscanada.info HR Initiatives (2008 - 2009) Website (www.compasscanada.info) Marine Careers Promotional Video – Sea for Yourself High School Student Rants (1 Male/1 Female) High School Curriculum Module Marine Careers Brochures/Posters (Generic/Female) 25 Marine Profiles (14 male/11 Female) Marine Transportation Gender Equity Committee Thank You HR Initiatives (2010) Collaborative Career Awareness Initiatives with Youth, Community, and Women’s Organizations Advertising Resources: ~ Print Ads ~ Video Ads ~ 3-Screen Community Channel Ads Ambassadors’ Resource Kit Marine Transportation GE Strategy Outline Marine Transportation Student Survey Joint COMPASS/MI Advertising Campaign (2011) Sample 30-second Ad Ambassadors’ Resource Kit Marine Careers Slide Presentation, with Speakers’ Notes Sea for Yourself Marine Careers Video Student Rants Profiles – Young Marine Transportation Professionals Career Information & Career Ladders Steering Committee COMPASS Board Members (9) ~ 5 Industry Representatives ~ 2 Training Institution Representatives ~ 1 Coast Guard Representative ~ 1 NL Transportation & Works Representative Women’s Policy Office Dept of Education Dept of Advanced Education & Skills Dept of Intergovernmental & Aboriginal Affairs Marine-related NGOs Current Project (2012-2015) Strategies Targeting Youth ~ Website Update ~ Website & Curriculum Users Survey ~ Curriculum Resource Translation into French ~ HS Curriculum Marine Applications ~ HS Student Rant Contest ~ MT Student Survey Current Project (2012-2015) Strategies Targeting Primary Influencers ~ Community Channel Advertising ~ Rogers/Eastlink Advertising – TV Guide ~ Regional Newspaper Advertising - Print - On-line Strategies Targeting Educators ~ Educator Workshops ~ Regional Educator Workshops (5) Current Project (2012-2015) Strategies Targeting Women ~ Women in Marine Careers Video ~ Marine Transportation Women’s Survey ~ Research & Communication of Gender Equity Sources of Support & Incentives ~ Female Marine Transportation Participation Study ~ Marine Transportation Gender Equity Strategy Current Project (2012-2015) Strategies Targeting Aboriginal Populations ~ Aboriginal Populations Marine Transportation Awareness and Opportunities Study ~ Aboriginal Populations Marine Transportation Strategy Recruitment & Retention Strategies ~ Marine Transportation Human Resources Plan ~ Marine Transportation Human Resources Symposium Current Project (2012-2015) Year 1 Strategies Update Website Conduct TV/Newspaper Ad Campaign Produce Women in Marine Careers Video Translate HS Curriculum Resource Develop HS Curriculum Marine Applications Survey Students Entering Marine Transportation Programs Develop Educator Workshops COMPASS wants YOU • www.compasscanada.info • [email protected] • (709) 682 1122