Employee Handbook - Northern College

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2013
Employee
Handbook
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – A COLLEGE EDUCATION.....................................................................................................5
MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (MTCU) ..................................................5
COLLEGES BRANCH .....................................................................................................................................5
STRATEGIC PLAN ..........................................................................................................................................6
BUSINESS PLAN .............................................................................................................................................6
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .........................................................................................................6
ANNUAL REPORT...........................................................................................................................................6
PROVINCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)......................................................................7
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COUNCIL OF ONTARIO ......................................................................7
COLLEGE EMPLOYER COUNCIL ...............................................................................................................7
COLLEGES ONTARIO ....................................................................................................................................8
ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (ACCC) ......................................................8
SECTION 2 – ABOUT NORTHERN COLLEGE...........................................................................................9
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE........................................................................................................................9
VISION MISSION ...........................................................................................................................................12
GUIDING PRINCIPLES/COMMITMENTS .................................................................................................13
BOARD OF GOVERNORS ...........................................................................................................................13
NORTHERN COLLEGE ABORIGINAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION ....................................................14
FACT SHEET ..................................................................................................................................................16
CAMPUSES..................................................................................................................................................... 18
TIMMINS CAMPUS ......................................................................................................................................... 18
JBEC CAMPUS................................................................................................................................................ 20
KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS ........................................................................................................................... 24
KAPUSKASING CAMPUS............................................................................................................................... 26
NEW LISKEARD CENTRE .............................................................................................................................. 26
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART-ADMINISTRATIVE .................................................................................... 27
OPSEU LOCAL 653 – FACULTY ................................................................................................................. 28
OPSEU LOCAL 654 – SUPPORT STAFF ..................................................................................................... 29
NORTHERN’S FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS ............................................................... 30
PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES ..................................................................................................... 32
STUDENT GOVERNMENT........................................................................................................................... 34
STUDENT SUPPORT/STUDENT SUCCESS STRATEGIES ...................................................................... 35
NORTHERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION ..................................................................................................... 36
ALUMNI .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
APPRENTICESHIP | COMMUNITY | CORPORATE | TRAINING ............................................................ 37
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 38
ACADEMIC UPGRADING AND ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENTRANCE PROGRAM ...................... 38
DISTANCE LEARNING................................................................................................................................. 39
OTHER COLLEGE INITIATIVES – PARTNERSHIPS ............................................................................... 40
SECTION 3 – HEALTH & SAFETY .............................................................................................................42
Revised September 26 2013
SAFETY POLICY ...........................................................................................................................................42
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION ...........................................................................43
WORK REFUSAL PROCESS ......................................................................................................................44
REPORTING INJURIES ...............................................................................................................................45
SECTION 4 - BENEFITS.................................................................................................................................46
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE ............................................................................................................................46
PENSION MATTERS ....................................................................................................................................46
HIRING DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................................47
PAYROLL NOTES .........................................................................................................................................48
PAY DATES ....................................................................................................................................................49
STATUTORY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................49
SECTION 5 – HUMAN RESOURCES ...........................................................................................................50
HUMAN RESOUCES POLICIES .................................................................................................................50
SECTION 6 –MISCELLANEOUS..................................................................................................................52
2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR...........................................................................................................52
CRITICAL PATH FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014..............................................................................59
ACRONYMS .....................................................................................................................................................61
For more information, please contact:
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
V.P. Finance, Administration and Aboriginal Services
 Telephone: (705) 235-7122
 Fax:
(705) 235-7117
Supervisor, Employee Relations
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
HRS, Recruitment and Retention Supervisor
 Telephone: (705) 235-3211, Ext. 7234
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
 Telephone:
(705) 235-7203
Human Resources Generalist
 Telephone:
(705) 235-3211, Ext. 7130
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
Payroll and Benefits Supervisor
 Telephone:
(705) 235-3211, Ext. 2157
Employee Information / Staff Development Officer
 Telephone: (705) 235-3211, Ext. 2263
 Fax: (705) 235-7141
HRS/Payroll Officer
 Telephone:
(705) 235-3211, Ext. 2128
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
 Fax:
(705) 235-7141
HRS Administrative Assistant
 Telephone:
(705) 235-7126
SECTION 1 – A College Education
MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (MTCU)
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) holds provincial responsibility for
postsecondary education and skills and apprenticeship training. MTCU includes a
Postsecondary Education Division, and more specifically a Colleges Branch
(www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/)
An organizational chart for MTCU is posted on their website:
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/tcu_chart.pdf
COLLEGES BRANCH
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Communicating the statutory, regulatory, and policy framework within which the college system
operates.
Communicating to colleges the government’s strategic priorities for the college system and
administering provincial resource allocations.
Defining outcomes expected or levels of service to be provided for the use of public funds.
Maintaining a working relationship with postsecondary education stakeholders that promote the
accomplishments of government directions for postsecondary education.
Monitoring the activities of colleges to confirm that collectively the mandate for the system is
being fulfilled in compliance with legislation and government policies.
Performing analysis related to the effectiveness and efficiency of the college system and
institutions’ financial capacity to fulfill their commitments.
Working with the college system or individual colleges to facilitate corrective action where
provincial priorities or expected outcomes are not being achieved.
Notifying the system of best practices identified and encouraging their implementation across
the system.
The Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002, and the Minister’s Binding
Policy Directive on Governance and Accountability, require all colleges to produce certain
documents/reports, submit them to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and make
them available to the public.
In 2006/07, as part of the Ministry’s Reaching Higher plan, all colleges were also required to
enter into a Multi-Year Accountability Agreements (MYAA) with government, signed by the
college Board of Governors and the Minister, and to develop three-year MYA Action Plans
outlining institution-specific commitments for multi-year strategies, performance indicators and
results designed to achieve the system-wide goals and results for access, quality and
accountability. Colleges must post their approved MYAA Action Plans to their website.
STRATEGIC PLAN
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The Board of Governors is responsible for ensuring that:
The college community is involved in the development of the strategic plan.
The strategic plan reflects the college’s legislated mandate to offer a comprehensive program of
career-orientated, post-secondary education and training to assist individuals in finding and
keeping employment, to meet the needs of employers and the changing work environment and
to support the economic and social development of their local and diverse communities.
The strategic plan is developed and implemented in a way consistent with government
directions and priorities.
The strategic plan is made available to the public.
Updated versions of the strategic plan are submitted to the Ministry.
The strategic plan and the yearly planning cycle of the business plan and annual report are
integrated.
The plan is to be updated as needed and completely reviewed at least once every five years.
Updated plans are due to the Ministry by June 30 and are to be posted to the college website.
http://www.northernc.on.ca/docs/financials/Strategic2010-2013.pdf
BUSINESS PLAN
The Business Plan allows the college to plan its operations for each fiscal year within the
framework outlined in the Strategic Plan. The business plan identifies to the public and to the
government the operational outcomes that the college expects to achieve in the identified year.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities uses the information provided in the college
Business Plan to advise and inform government planning and policy making. The Business Plan
is to be submitted to the Ministry by June 30 of each year.
http://www.northernc.on.ca/docs/financials/20122013BusinessPlan.pdf
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial statements for the college, its subsidiary corporations, and foundation (as applicable)
for the year, accompanied by the auditor’s report and an analysis of the college’s financial
performance are due June 15 of each year.
ANNUAL REPORT
The annual report charts the college’s achievement of the operational outcomes established in
the business plan for the year and includes the audited financial statements. The annual report
may serve a variety of purposes including those related to accountability, marketing, and
promotion. A key purpose of the College Annual Report is accountability to the public and to the
government, with reference as to the college’s progress on meeting its objectives. The Annual
Report is approved by the Board and due to be submitted to MTCU July 31 of each year.
PROVINCIAL KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Every year the provincial government contracts with an independent third party to assess
college performance in five key areas:
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Student satisfaction
Employment rate
Graduate satisfaction
Employer satisfaction
Graduation rate
KPIs that attract performance funding are graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, and
graduate employment.
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
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Created through the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Act, 2005, HEQCO is an
arm’s-length agency of the Government of Ontario that brings evidence-based research to the
continued improvement of the postsecondary education system in Ontario. As part of its
mandate, HEQCO evaluates the postsecondary sector and provides policy recommendations to
the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to enhance the access, quality and
accountability of Ontario’s colleges and universities. Among the questions HEQCO explores:
Are students satisfied with their postsecondary experience?
Do they acquire the knowledge and skills that prepare them for their personal and professional
lives?
What are the barriers to pursuing PSE, barriers to staying in school, barriers to graduating?
How are under-represented groups faring in accessing and completing PSE and what strategies
will improve their participation?
What are the attributes of a responsive and efficient PSE system, and how can the system and
its institutions be more accountable to the public and government for the use of public dollars?
COLLEGE EMPLOYER COUNCIL
The Council is the bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario colleges in negotiating collective
agreements with unionized staff. In addition, the Council provides a variety of services for the
college system such as advice on human resource issues, collective agreement administration,
benefits administration and research. Each College Board determines the terms and conditions
of employment for non-unionized staff. The College Employer Council is the policy holder and
plan administrator for employee benefits and the CAAT Pension Plan.
Website:
www.thecouncil.on.ca
COLLEGES ONTARIO
Colleges Ontario is the advocacy and outreach association of Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied
Arts and Technology. Colleges Ontario is funded through an assessment levied against each
college.
Colleges Ontario advocates for policy improvements and measures that will help produce the
skilled workforce that is needed to strengthen Ontario’s competitive advantage and provides
strategic counsel and services to advance Ontario’s colleges as a learning resource of choice
and a key gateway to both Ontario’s and Canada’s success.
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Colleges Ontario’s services to colleges include:
advocacy and communications
research and policy development
information co-ordination
professional development
Colleges Ontario’s current activities include:
coordinating advocacy and outreach campaigns for policy improvements that support colleges
in their role as a major contributor to employability, economic development and technological
innovation
publishing newsletters, reports, directories and briefing material to support planning and
outreach
building the Ontario college leadership network through meetings, workshops, and conferences
providing research support for advocacy and policy development issues such as funding,
governance, student access, transferability and retention
Website:
www.collegesontario.org
ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (ACCC)
The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) is the national, voluntary
membership organization created in 1972 to represent colleges and institutes to government,
business and industry, both in Canada and internationally. This national association is funded
by an assessment levied against each member.
With an Ottawa-based Secretariat, ACCC interacts with federal departments and agencies on
the members' behalf and links college capabilities to national industries. As another part of its
mandate, ACCC organizes conferences and workshops for college staff, students and Board
members to facilitate networking and participation in national and international activities such as
sector studies, awards programs and linkages.
Website: www.accc.ca
SECTION 2 – About Northern College
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
An unwavering commitment to student success, high quality programs led by exceptional
professors with real-world experience, graduates who have gone on to outstanding career
success and a treasured relationship with the community – Northern has been guided by these
ideals since 1967.
It was in May 1965 when former Ontario Education Minister Bill Davis introduced legislation to
establish colleges of applied arts and technology across the province. The legislation reflected a
profound new approach to education that has energized, stimulated and transformed the local,
provincial and national economies ever since.
Community leaders in the region quickly responded to this announcement and on October 18,
1966, a volunteer board of governors for Northern College met for the first time.
In the beginning…
1962
Previous to the creation of Northern College, five Institutes of Technology existed in Ontario
with NOIT (Northern Ontario Institute of Technology) located in Kirkland Lake. NOIT
commenced operations in Kirkland Lake in 1962 with an enrolment of 76 students, all male, and
all in Engineering Technology. The first classes were held at the Sylvanite Hall with 6 teachers.
1963-64
In 1963, NOIT moved into the “central” school with four laboratories and two lecture rooms, with
a 3rd being constructed during that year. The following year enrolment increased by 41 students
(still all male and still all studying Engineering Technology). With the increased enrolment came
an increase in staff, which then numbered ten. In the academic year 63-64 a new Business
Administration program began and enrolment reached 237 (with 49 in the new Business
Administration program that included two female students). NOIT’s library opened late in the fall
of 64 and faculty members then totalled 17.
1965-66
In 65-66 a new temporary structure was built to house the growing number of students (this
building later became the residence for NOIT and later Northern) and teaching staff was now up
to 35 – a number that would grow to 48 in 68-69. Plans were well under way for the
construction of a new campus building which was to open in 69.
1967
Northern College Porcupine Campus operated from the McIntyre Community Arena in
Schumacher and while administrative offices were housed in rented quarters in Timmins,
the retraining facilities were located in the Timmins High and Vocational School.
1969
On Friday, November 20, 1969 Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology, Kirkland Lake
Campus officially opened its doors. The ultra-modern $6.5M structure was opened by N. A.
Sisco, director of the Applied Arts & Technology branch of the Ontario Department of Education.
1970
The newly constructed Haileybury School of Mines merges with Northern College. The School
was originally formed in 1912 with part-time students at the Haileybury High School. This
continued until 1931 when the first building dedicated to mining subjects was completed. In
1945, the Provincial Institute of Mining was opened and later enlarged in 1959.
1971
Phase I of the Porcupine building opened on a 114-acre site on the shore of Porcupine Lake in
a 24,000 sq. ft. temporary structure, now known as B-Wing. This large prefabricated metal
building became the original campus for Northern College and was to stand until a permanent
structure was completed.
1973
Originally established in October of 1968, The Northern Regional School of Nursing transferred
to Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology at the Kirkland Lake Campus on September
1.
1974
In 1974 the A, C, D and E wings of the Porcupine campus were built. Along with standard
classrooms and offices, the building hosted a new gymnasium, cafeteria, library, nursing labs
and heavy duty engine mechanics and a saw filers shops.
1977
In 1977, a 2,500 square foot Welding addition was made to the Kirkland Lake Campus. The
new section housed new labs, a machine shop, storage areas and an office. At Porcupine, the
D-Wing was expanded to include classrooms, a Millwright, Electrical Apprentice, and Appliance
Repair shops.
1982
The James Bay Education Centre in Moosonee becomes a campus of Northern College.
1991-1993
The construction of a 120-single-room, 3-story, 33,000 square foot residence began to the east
of the main campus in October 1991 and was completed for the start of the September 1992
semester.
A new 7,000 square foot Learning Resource Centre was constructed facing south off of the
Porcupine campus’s A-wing and was ready for use in the spring of 1993.
Porcupine Campus saw the construction of a 22,000 square foot technology and trades wing (FWing) located to the east of the building. This wing was home to the Electrical, Architecture,
Civil, Survey Technician/Technology/Apprentice programs
A 5,000 square foot administration wing (G-Wing) was attached to the south of the main
building at Porcupine.
2008
The Haileybury Campus was able to secure a 10,000 square foot building adjacent to the
Campus that was previously a small high school. With extensive renovations, the school was
converted to a veterinarian school unlike any in Ontario. The building is nothing short of a
hospital for animals, capable of handling such procedures as surgery, dental, rehabilitation, and
grooming.
2010
The Porcupine Campus’ Centre of Excellence for Trades and Technology opened its doors in
September 2010. The Centre features 33,000 sq/ft of new and renovated space, with
classrooms and labs equipped with smart technology, industrial labs and a trades shop.
The East End Family Health Team officially opened a new 7200 sq/foot clinic, providing
multidisciplinary primary health care services. As of the date of its opening, the clinic served
over 1500 patients and 200 students in Timmins and surrounding area and continues to grow.
2012
The Apprenticeship | Corporate | Community | Training division officially opened in brand new
quarters, located in the lower level of Porcupine’s G-Wing. Equipped with the latest video
conferencing equipment, the centre makes customized training available to the world.
A traditional sunrise ground blessing ceremony was held prior to the start of construction of a
permanent tipi at the Porcupine Campus. Designed in the likeness of a traditional tipi, the
permanent structure will be located on the south side of the campus, facing Porcupine Lake.
Members of the Northern College Aboriginal Council on Education, as well as Elders and
Grandmothers from the region collaborated and provided input to establish this culturally
appropriate learning environment.
VISION MISSION
GUIDING PRINCIPLES/COMMITMENTS
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Statement of Purpose
Northern College Board of Governors is responsible to govern effectively:
• To ensure Northern College is appropriately managed;
• To achieve Northern College’s mandate; and
• To provide needed services.
The Board of Governors is accountable to students, employers and the communities
Northern College serves. Because the college is supported by public funding, the Board of
Governors is also accountable to the citizens of Ontario.
Role of a Board Member
The Minister’s Binding Policy Directive describes the role of the Board of Governors as
follows:
• Establishing governance structures to enable the achievement of expected institutional
outcomes with clear lines of communication and internal accountability.
• Setting the college vision, strategic directions, and overall goals and outcomes within the
context of the appropriate laws, government policy, and local need.
• Hiring the CEO (i.e., president), delegating to the CEO accountability for the performance
and operation of the college, and evaluating the CEO’s performance.
• Approving the college’s annual business plan, budget, and annual report.
• Assessing periodically the effectiveness of the Board with respect to governance,
accountability, and the attainment of corporate goals and outcomes.
• Ensuring that appropriate corrective action is taken where expected outcomes or quality of
performance is not being achieved.
http://www.northernc.on.ca/board-of-governors
NORTHERN COLLEGE ABORIGINAL COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
The Northern College Aboriginal Council on Education is the formal expression of the ownership of
the College by the First Nations and those who share that ancestry living in the region that the
College serves.
The Council shall work with the Board of Governors of Northern College through both the
President and the Aboriginal Representatives on the Board of Governors to develop the policies
governing Aboriginal programs and services offered through Northern College.
The Chair of the Council shall sit as an ex-officio member of the Board of Governors of Northern
College.
Membership is representative of the areas:
Board of Governors
1 Seat
College President
1 Seat
Student
1 Seat (selected from all sites
Tribal Councils
1 Seat from Matawa
1 Seat from Mushkegowuk
1 Seat from Wabun
Elder
1 Seat
Open Seats
7 Seats
The Council speaks with a voice of debwewin (personal truth) on behalf of the Aboriginal
Community and assumes a leadership role in Northern College to ensure that the educational
needs of the Aboriginal community are identified, addressed, evaluated, assessed and achieved.
Elders on Campus
Elders safeguard traditional knowledge, act as teachers through transmission of culture and
language, are historians, advisors, counselors, spiritual guides and healers. The Elder Program at
Northern College extends to all main campuses to provide support, guidance and general
assistance to Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal students. On-going cultural orientation sessions
guided by the Elders are opportunities for all students to learn more about Aboriginal culture and
cross-cultural ties. All students have the opportunity to speak to an Elder for support.
FACT SHEET
CAMPUSES
TIMMINS CAMPUS
Porcupine Campus
Timmins Campus
Studying by a lake, chatting with friends under shady trees,
jogging along a trail that winds its way through the woods …
that’s what the Porcupine Campus has to offer...and much more.
Students enjoy modern labs and shops, new student lounge, and
gym facilities complete with squash and racquetball courts,
weight room and saunas. A 120-room residence featuring private
washrooms, is located on campus. In addition to regular program
offerings at Porcupine, the first year of other Northern College
programs are now being offered through alternate modes of
delivery.
4715 Hwy 101m E,
South Porcupine
P.O. Box 3211
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 8R6
Tel.: (705) 235-3211
Fax: (705) 235-7229
Timmins CAMPUS
OPERATING HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday & Sunday
6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WEEKEND ACCESS - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Main entrance only. All other entrances will be locked. Staff must sign in with the
security guard in the main lobby. For security guard assistance, use the black phone
situated at various locations in the building.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
Campus is closed and the security system is activated:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
12 midnight to 6:00 a.m.
10:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. to 8 a.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6 a.m.
BLEACHER’PUB
Bleacher’s Pub has its own security system; therefore operating hours may vary from the
remainder of the campus. Users of Bleacher’s Pub after hours will access the building
through the Lower F-Wing Entrance ONLY. Access to other parts of the building using
college keys during closed hours will activate the alarm system.
Below are the operating hours during the academic year for various departments. Please note
summer hours may vary:
RECEPTION
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Friday)
LRC
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Friday)
12:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
(Library)
STUDENT SERVICES
8:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
BOOKSTORE
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
CHARTWELL’S
GYMNASIUM
(cafeteria)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
JBEC CAMPUS
Education Centre
James Bay
Education Centre
(JBEC)
JBEC offers quality education primarily to aboriginal students
from James Bay and Hudson Bay communities. In addition to
regular program offerings at JBEC, other Northern College
programs are now being offered through alternate modes of
delivery.
P.O. Box 130,
First Avenue
Moosonee, Ontario
P0L 1Y0
Tel.: (705) 336-2913
Fax: (705) 336-2393
JBEC CAMPUS
OPERATING HOURS
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
security guard at the reception desk in the main lobby. For security guard
assistance, call Ext. 26.
Monday - Sunday
11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
HAILEYBURY CAMPUS
Haileybury Campus
The Haileybury Campus is the home of the world-renown
Haileybury School of Mines. Students who choose to enroll in one
of its Mining or Instrumentation programs will soon discover that the
School’s solid reputation extends far beyond Northern Ontario.
Graduates have gone on to top positions in mining and related
industries in Canada and abroad. In fact, HSM has helped other
countries with many different projects including a diamond drill
training centre in India and a school of mines in Zimbabwe. In
addition to offering complete Business programs, the Haileybury
Campus also offers Health
programs through a
Postal Bag A
combination of alternate
Haileybury, Ontario
modes of delivery as well
P0J 1K0
as offering the Veterinary
Tel.: (705)672-3376
Fax: (705) 672-2014
Technician Program.
HAILEYBURY CAMPUS
OPERATING HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
9:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Below are the operating hours during the academic year for various departments. Please note
summer hours may vary:
RECEPTION
LRC (Library)
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday &
Thursday)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday & Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Saturday)
STUDENT SERVICES
CAFETERIA
BOOKSTORE
GYMNASIUM
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Monday to Thursday)
KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS
Kirkland Lake Campus
Northern College – Kirkland Lake is a campus recognized by
employers from coast to coast. This campus offers challenging
fields of study including outstanding welding and business
programs. In fact, this campus is the only post-secondary
institution in Canada that offers the three-year Welding
Engineering Technology program. The first year of many other
Northern College programs and in some cases, the full
programs, are now being offered through alternate modes of
delivery
140 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
P2N 3L8
Tel.: (705) 567-9291
Fax: (705) 568-8186
KIRKLAND LAKE CAMPUS
OPERATING HOURS
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
10:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
KAPUSKASING CAMPUS
KAPUSKASING CAMPUS
3 Aurora Avenue
Kapuskasing, Ontario
P5N 1J6
Tel.: (705) 335-8504
Fax: (705) 335-8343
NEW LISKEARD CENTRE
NEW LISKEARD CENTRE
290 Armstrong St., Hwy 11-B
P.O. Box 6010
New Liskeard, Ontario P0J 1P0
Tel.: (705)647-4544
Fax: (705) 647-3094
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART-ADMINISTRATIVE
OPSEU LOCAL 653 – FACULTY
LOCAL EXECUTIVE LISTING
(Faculty)
President
Mr. Lad Shaba
Porcupine Campus
Chief Steward
Ms. Sue Tremblay
Porcupine Campus
Associate Chief Steward
Mr. Neil McNair
Porcupine Campus
Unit Steward/1st VP
Dr. David Silver
Haileybury Campus
Mike Studd
Mr. Steve Boaro
Vacant
Treasurer/2nd VPUnit Steward
Secretary/Unit Steward
Unit Steward
Unit Steward
Unit Steward – Applied Arts
Dept.
Mr. Warren Schaffer
Haileybury Campus
Mr. Peter Rideout
Porcupine Campus
Unit Steward – Human Services
Mr. Des Quinn
Porcupine Campus
Unit Steward – Nursing Dept.
Mr. Dan Dutrisac
Porcupine Campus
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LOCAL EXECUTIVE LISTING
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Mrs. Lucille Lachance
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Jennifer Huggins/Health & Safety Rep
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Mr. Dawson Malley/Health & Safety Alternate
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Ms. Lori Scott/Health & Safety Rep
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NORTHERN’S FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS
Academic Upgrading
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Program
College Vocational Certificate Program
General Arts and Science
Pre-Health Sciences
Pre-Technology
Apprenticeship Programs
Construction and Maintenance Electrician
Construction Craft Worker
Customer Service Agent
Technical Support Agent
General Carpenter
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Operator - Dozer
Heavy Equipment Operator - Excavator
Heavy Equipment Operator - Wheel Loader
Industrial Millwright Mechanic
Native Residential Construction Worker
Welder
Business & Office Administration
Business
Business - Accounting
Business - Marketing
Management
Business Administration
Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Business Administration - Information Systems
Community Economic & Social Development Worker Administration – Compressed
Financial Services Practitioner
Office Administration
General
Executive
Public Administration
Engineering Technology and Trades
Building Inspection Technician
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technician
Construction Engineering Technician - Building Management
Environmental Technician: Water and Wastewater Systems Operations
Heavy Equipment Techniques
Instrumentation Engineering Technician
Plant Automation and Data Logging
Pre-Technology
Electrical
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technology
Electrical Techniques
Mechanical
Engineering Technician
Technician – Industrial Millwright
Techniques - Industrial Millwright
Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service
Motive Power Technician – Heavy Equipment
Health and Emergency Services
Medical Laboratory Technician
Nursing (BScN Degree)
Practical Nursing
Paramedic
Paramedic Bridging (Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training - to - Paramedic)
Personal Support Worker
Pre-Health Sciences
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training Program
Community Service Programs
Addictions Counsellor
Autism and Behavioural Science
Child and Youth Worker
Developmental Services Worker
Early Childhood Education
Educational Assistant
Social Service Worker
Mining Engineering Technology
Mining Engineering Technician
Natural Resources
Natural Resource Technician
Law and Justice
Law Clerk
Police Foundations
Veterinary Sciences
Animal Grooming
Companion Animal Physical Rehabilitation Program
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technology - Wildlife Rehabilitation
Welding Engineering Technology
Welding Design - International Certificate
Welding Engineering Technician - Inspection
Welding Fitter
PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The Minister’s Binding Policy Directive on the Framework for Programs of Instruction states that:
“The board of governors is to ensure that an advisory committee for each program of
instruction or cluster of related programs offered at the college is established and is made up
of a cross-section of persons external to the college who have a direct interest in and a
diversity of experience and expertise related to the particular occupational area addressed by
the program.”
The Board of Governors of Northern College fully supports this directive and believes that the
Program Advisory Committees are essential if the college is to live up to its’ Vision and Mission.
Members on Program Advisory Committees are formally appointed by the Board, on the
recommendation of the Program Advisory Committee and Academic Director/Manager.
The role of the Program Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the
Board of Governors and the administration of Northern College in the following areas:
a) labour market and associated educational needs of the community;
b) program requirements to meet those needs;
c) future trends in fields of specialty;
d) all other matters pertaining to curriculum, facilities, placement, employment and community
relations.
Advisory Committees meet a minimum of three times per year. Membership on each committee
provides for Board representation. Board members are strongly encouraged to volunteer to sit on at
least one advisory committee.
In order to foster an understanding of the college and of the program area, advisory committee
members will be encouraged to:
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participate in the post-secondary Orientation sessions at the beginning of the Fall semester;
participate in Open House;
attend the Technical Report presentations, where applicable;
act as guest speakers in the specific courses;
participate in marketing initiatives such as high school visits;
act as ambassadors of the program area and the college in the community;
act as a mentor and/or participate in the Mentorship Program;
provide regular updates on trends, skills required in the workplace and opportunities in the
field;
conduct research and provide recommendations on issues.
Membership on program advisory committees is on a volunteer basis. No remuneration will be
received by the members except reimbursement of travel expenses pursuant to college policy on
travel expenses.
Northern College Program Advisory Committees
Business/Office Administration
Building Inspection Technician
Civil Engineering Technology /Construction Management
Child & Youth Worker
Community Social and Economic Development
Computer Studies
Developmental Services Worker
East End Family Health Team Advisory Council
Electrical Engineering Technology & Electrical Apprenticeship
Environmental Technician
First Nations Constable/Police Foundations
Health Sciences
Instrumentation
Mining
Natural Resources Technician
Paramedic
Pre-Service Firefighter Training
Social Service Worker
School of Law & Justice – Law Clerk
Veterinary Sciences
Wildlife
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Northern College Student Association (NCSA)
There are Student Associations established at the Haileybury, Kirkland Lake and Porcupine
Campuses. Students are elected by the student body and represent full- and part-time students at
Northern College. All students who pay ancillary fees (which fund the organization) when registering
are represented by the Student Associations. The Associations deal with student life at all three
campuses. In early September, the Associations organize a fun-filled orientation week for new
students to introduce them to college life. During the year, the Associations organize student
awareness campaigns and many other activities to make the college years memorable and fun.
Members of the Student Associations actively participate on various college committees as their
views and opinions are vital to the decision making process at the college.
Native Student Assembly (NSA)
At Porcupine Campus, our Aboriginal students may participate in the Native Student Assembly.
This student association:
 is committed to the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental well-being of the Indigenous
(First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) student body.
 is committed to forging partnerships and community ties with non-Aboriginal student
organizations within Northern College.
 recognizes the need to preserve and protect our Indigenous heritages and distinct cultures
through the use of tradition, teachings, language and celebration.
College Council
In accordance with the Ministry’s Governance and Accountability Framework Binding
Policy Directive, Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology has established a
College Council (per Board By-Law No.2). This Council is a two-way communication
vehicle established as a means for students and staff members of the college to provide
advice to the President of the college on matters of importance to students and staff
members. These matters may include, but are not limited to, issues pertaining to the
college’s academics, student services, human resources and administration. The Council
also provides a forum for the President to disseminate information to the college
community. The committee meets 3 times per academic year (September-May) and is
comprised of representatives from each of the staff groups, students, and the President.
Resource members from administration also are part of the Council in a non-voting
capacity.
STUDENT SUPPORT/STUDENT SUCCESS STRATEGIES
ADVISING
Northern provides career, education and other advising services for its students and for
others who are interested in attending college. These services are offered by the Student
Life, Aboriginal, First Year and Disability Service Advisors. All of the Advisors are available to
assist students with orientation, academic and individual advising and advocacy. Students
requiring personal counselling will be referred to the appropriate resource people. The
Financial Aid Officer is also available for advice on financial assistance and planning.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRES
Student Success Centres are located at each campus. Staff members in the centres are
committed to student success. The centres’ mandate is to provide the skills and supports
necessary for students to realize their fullest academic potential. They provide all students
with formal assistance, self-help mechanisms, Faculty support, and peer tutoring. Student
success skill development (e.g. study techniques, test-taking strategies, time management
tools, etc.) are available throughout the semesters. The centres are bright, pleasant, quiet
environments for studying, peer tutoring and Faculty/Staff mentoring. Students who are
having trouble in certain courses may also enroll in a peer tutoring program through the
Student Success Centre.
LEARNING AND disABILITIES SERVICES
The Human Rights Commission asserts in its interpretation of the Ontario Human Rights
Code certain provisions to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities as defined by
the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are the adjustments, adaptations,
assistive devices and/or technical aids required by a student with a disability for the entrance
and/or completion of a course or program offered by the college.
Persons with disabilities have the right of equal opportunity to participate in college programs
and services to the extent of their individual abilities. Equal treatment means meeting the
differentiated needs of persons with handicaps so that they have the same opportunities to
achieve results as everyone else. Such treatment takes on various forms and differs from the
treatment of non-handicapped persons.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Advisors of the Learning and
disAbility Services as early as possible to discuss their program of study and any
accommodations. Students identified with learning disabilities will be referred to the Learning
Strategist /Assistive Devices Technologist.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE SERVICES
First Year Experience Services serve to encourage student success by promoting early
intervention strategies to all on-campus students and distance learners. The office helps
students adjust to college life and their academic program by providing them with answers
they need to succeed. Services include guidance and support for all first-year students;
support and direction to all First Generation Learners; workshops and bootcamps; a peer
mentoring program; and learning supports. A detailed list of services is available at:
http://www.mynorthern.ca/experience.html
NORTHERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
The Foundation is the primary fundraising arm of Northern College, and is dedicated to supporting
students’ financial needs, educational programs and services of Northern College. Foundation
members are community leaders from various sectors of the community who are committed for
supporting Northern College’s quality programs, and who actively promote access to educational
opportunities that meet the needs of community members.
By serving as ambassadors of Northern College within the community at large, the Foundation
members promote links to the area's business and industry. Through use of personal networking,
the Foundation members seek to create funding opportunities for student bursaries and awards for
educational initiatives. The Northern College Foundation is not incorporated. More information is
available at: http://www.northernc.on.ca/foundations/
Goals
 To create public awareness and enhanced understanding of the needs of the Foundation.
 To promote the accomplishments of Northern College and the achievements of Northern
College graduates.
 To create exciting opportunities for the creation of new student awards.
 To lead and support the development and enhancement of educational programs.
 To support networking opportunities between current students and alumni.
 To foster a collaborative approach when partnering with individuals and organizations;
resulting in enhanced community relations.
 To pursue entrepreneurial opportunities that will establish strong partnerships, embrace new
learners, and meet the diverse needs of students.
 To engage an array of funding sources in meaningful collaborations and partnerships that
meet the needs of our communities.
ALUMNI
The Mission of the Northern College Alumni Council is to support Northern College's goal of working
with all our communities to ensure quality, accessible education through innovative programs,
services and partnerships.
In order to achieve this, the Alumni will:
 Establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the college and the Alumni.
 Promote community development initiatives that leave the college communities in a
position to realize growth and success
 Complete community works projects that build college and program affinity, relevancy and
strength
 Contribute in any way possible to growth, prestige and image of the college.
 Promote the social and professional development of Alumni
 Develop and promote an understanding of the role and functions of the college within the
community.
 Develop an understanding of the role and functions of the Council among student, faculty
and staff of the college.
APPRENTICESHIP | COMMUNITY | CORPORATE | TRAINING
Corporate Training
The Apprenticeship Community Corporate Training Department provides training solutions for
business and industry in the region and beyond. With offices at each of the Northern College
Campus, college staff offer its expertise and knowledge to develop and deliver courses, programs
and services with one primary objective: to assist corporate clients achieve maximum work
performance for their employees through targeted training. Customized, online and sector specific
training are offered to accommodate the needs of employers in the region.
Courses and programs range from:
 Underground Hard Rock Mining Common Core, Surface Diamond Driller Assistant Common
Core, and other mining related training programs;
 Microsoft and related computer courses;
 Certified Health, Safety and Environmental Processes Program;
 Management and Leadership Seminars;
 Truck Driving and Heavy Equipment Operator Programs.
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship training is a hands-on learning experience combining on-the-job training under the
mentorship of more experienced workers and in-school learning. Northern College delivers the inschool classroom instruction in a variety of formats including ‘Block’, ‘Day Release’, ‘Part Time’ and
On-Line. Most apprenticeships include 3 levels of in-school training and require approximately 2 to
5 years to complete.
The college also offers pre-apprenticeship training as a bridging program into the trades.
Apprenticeship programs offered at Northern College include:
• Construction and Maintenance Electrician
• Construction Craft Worker
• Customer Service Agent
• Technical Support Agent
• General Carpenter
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer-Excavator-Wheel Loader)
• Industrial Millwright Mechanic
• Native Residential Construction Worker
• Welder
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Employment Options Emploi
With centres in Timmins, Kirkland Lake and New Liskeard, our Community Resource Centres
offer a variety of free employment services for the general public including job postings;
labour market information, job opportunities; job search tools; and workshops related to
employment and apprenticeship. Additional services for job seekers and employers are also
available. This program is sponsored by Employment Ontario, a branch of MTCU.
Other Employment Programs
Based out of the Timmins Employment Services site, the Community Disability Support
Program (CDSP) funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) is
offered college-wide and assists disabled clients to obtain work placements leading to long
term employment. The program also has a permanent satellite office in Kirkland Lake which
serves the surrounding area as well as New Liskeard. CDSP services are also available in
the coastal communities.
ACADEMIC UPGRADING AND ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENTRANCE PROGRAM
ACADEMIC UPGRADING
Academic Upgrading allows students to obtain prerequisites for college programs. The free
program runs between September and June every year and summer sessions are
sometimes available based on enrolment. Academic Upgrading prepares students for
college programs, for General Education diploma exams, college entry exams, to acquire job
specific skills and become a better, more confident learner.
The program is available to learners who have been out of school for some time and serves
to assist individuals in achieving their career or personal goals.
ACADEMIC AND CAREER ENTRANCE PROGRAM (ACE)
This college certificate program is a Grade 12 equivalent program recognized as meeting the
requirements to enroll as an apprentice in Ontario, as well as providing entry requirements
for college and some university programs. Many employers, including the Ontario Provincial
Police, Vale, Tembec, CPR and Hydro One recognize ACE for hiring and promotion
purposes.
Students may complete only those portions of ACE courses deemed necessary to enter their
particular program of choice, permitting them to move into post-secondary programming as
quickly as possible. However, to receive an ACE Certificate, students must complete
Communications, Core Math and any two additional ACE courses.
ACE courses are offered on-site or through blended delivery—a combination of web-based
and on-site learning. ACE courses are also available in web-based format through Ontario
Learn.
The ACE program is available at all four Northern College campuses as well as from the
following partnership sites:
 Cochrane
 Englehart
 Iroquois Falls
 Monteith Correctional Complex
 Hearst
 Constance Lake First Nation
 Timmins Native Friendship Centre
 Chapleau Learning Centre
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education course offerings are designed especially for part-time adult learners
who wish to update their particular area of knowledge or skills, or develop new ones. A
variety of community-focused, short-term courses including technology, languages, skills and
trades, health, fine arts, and other general interest courses are offered.
New courses are developed on an on-going basis and do not typically follow the academic
year schedule. Delivery mode is typically in-class; however, courses are often accessible
online or via video-conference. Course instructors are often community members who are
experts in their field with a desire to share their knowledge with others.
The goal of the Continuing Education Department is to promote life-long learning to our
community.
DISTANCE LEARNING
At Northern College, we truly believe in our motto: “Your college. Your community.”
Distance learning allows individuals to learn from a location that is near to where they are
located through various modes of distance delivery including correspondence, video, and
web-based courses.
Correspondence Courses
Our correspondence courses enable students to take a course at their own pace. Students
start paper-based courses when it is convenient for them and have approximately 16 weeks
to complete a course.
Video Courses
Our video courses are delivered in two ways. The first method is through the college’s
internal video system. This enables students at any of our four campuses to be in “one class”
with the instructor teaching from one of the campuses. The second video method is with our
partner, Contact North. This video system enables students who live in a number of Northern
Ontario communities to attend school without leaving their communities. Instructors typically
teach from one of our campuses or they may teach from one of the Contact North centres.
Web-based Courses
Our web-based courses are delivered in one of two ways, synchronous or asynchronous.
With synchronized courses, students attend “live lectures” in an online environment. These
courses are delivered to any student with internet access and many of our students attend at
Contact North centres. Synchronized courses are recorded, giving flexibility for students who
are not able to attend the live session due to work / life commitments to go in and listen to
any class at their convenience. In contrast, asynchronous courses are completed in a selfguided environment with due dates for assignments and tests. A facilitator assists students
with questions and provides feedback on assignments.
Ontario Learn
Northern College is also a partner in a provincial consortium called Ontario Learn, in which
students are able to take courses offered by several Ontario colleges in an online format.
OTHER COLLEGE INITIATIVES – PARTNERSHIPS
East End Family Health Team – Porcupine Campus
The East End Family Health Team (EEFHT) is a community sponsored family health team
fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). The EEFHT operates
as a department of Northern College and is governed by the Board of Governors. The
EEFHT is supported by an Advisory Council comprised of community members who provide
oversight on behalf of the Board with respect to the EEFHT mandate.
The East End Family Health Team (EEFHT) partners with Northern College to improve
access to health care. The clinic’s team of experienced health care professionals includes
nurse practitioners, physician, psychiatrist, registered nurses, registered practical nurses,
pharmacist, dietician and social workers. Referrals to community services including public
health, mental health, and diabetes information network are made on an individual basis.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday and Thursday evening; and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
Website: http://www.eastendfht.ca/
Materials Joining Innovation Centre – Kirkland Lake
MaJIC is a not-for-profit corporation with an independent Board of Directors. While it
maintains an autonomous governance, MaJIC is associated with Northern College of Applied
Arts & Technology and the School of Welding Engineering Technology.
MaJIC builds on the expertise of Northern College in welding technology and the trust
established with the industry and offers accessible, one source for a wide range of services.
MaJIC develops innovative and creative technical solutions for everyday applications.
Website: http://www.majic-ca.org/
Northern Office for Applied Research and Innovation–NOARI
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Mission
To integrate a consistent, results-oriented, applied research culture into all college activities.
NOARI is committed to transferring value-added improvements, innovations and intellectual
property that strengthens our stakeholders and our communities. The culture will add value
to the Northern College brand, fulfilling a broad vision in which NOARI must:
institute the pursuit of projects that stimulate curriculum transformation using authentic
learning teams composed of students, qualified staff members and clients,
undertake a minimum of six projects per year,
stimulate northern Ontario development by enabling economic growth through enriched
learning and teaching opportunities for staff, students and clients, resulting in better
participation within the knowledge-based economy,
reinforce continuous improvement for the college, the catchment communities served and
clients participating,
provide a curriculum to increase student preparedness for the workplace while developing a
unique recognition for the college’s brand, and
carry-out research without impacting the regular academic operations of the college, while
recovering costs incurred in undertaking project work.
Principles
The Northern Office of Applied Research and Innovation activities will conform to established
principles including safety, respect, and value for investment that contribute constructively to
our communities.
Benefits of Operating NOARI
The development of NOARI will:
 transform the college into an applied research centric institution,
 integrate curriculum,
 invigorate faculty and staff,
 engage students through authentic learning experiences,
 develop business and client partnerships,
 improve Northern College’s catchment communities.
These developments allow NOARI to join other partners within the applied research
community known as CONII (the Colleges Ontario Network for Industry and Innovation),
gaining eligibility for project funding from NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada - College and Community Innovation Program), the College
Industry Innovation Fund (CIIF), and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
(NOHFC).
SECTION 3 – HEALTH & SAFETY
SAFETY POLICY
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
WORK REFUSAL PROCESS
REPORTING INJURIES
SECTION 4 - BENEFITS
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
All Full Time employees of Northern College are covered under a Basic Group Insurance Benefit
package. These include:
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
You may also elect to participate in the following Benefits:
Supplementary Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Part Time employees teaching under a Partial Load status may also access Group Insurance
Benefits.
Shortly after commencement of your employment at the College, you will be contacted by the
Payroll/Benefits Officer to arrange a meeting where details of enrolment, waiting periods and
premium costs will be discussed at length.
Full Time employees and Partial Load status employees of the College are covered under a
Short Term Disability Plan. This is not an insurance plan but a benefit paid directly to you by
the College. The College has provisions and limitations as to eligibility and coverage under this
plan. Details are available under our “Attendance and Disability Policy and Process”.
PENSION MATTERS
The Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology offer a Defined Benefit Pension Plan. If you are a
Full Time employee of Northern College, you join the CAAT Pension Plan on the date you are
hired. You remain a Member until you stop working for the College.
If you are a Part Time employee of Northern College, you can choose to join the CAAT Pension
Plan if you have completed 24 months of Continuous Service. Once you join, you remain a
Member until you stop working for the College.
You and the College contribute equally towards your pension plan benefit, each paying the same
percentage of your Contributory Earnings. The rest of the cost of your benefits is paid for by the
Plan’s investment earnings.
HIRING DOCUMENTATION
PAYROLL NOTES
PAY DATES
Full Time Support Staff receive their pay, via direct deposit, every two weeks.
Full time Administration and Faculty Staff receive their pay, via direct deposit,
every 15th ad the end of each month.
Time sheets for all staff must be received by 10:00 a.m. on the due date.
Timesheet Due Dates:
Faculty and Administration:
First FRIDAY of the following month.
Support:
date.
The WEDNESDAY following the period ending
i.e.: period ending Friday, July 13 2001 time sheets
due
Wednesday, July 18, 2001.
STATUTORY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Family Day (February)
Good Friday (April)
Victoria Day (May)
Canada Day (July)
Civic Holiday (August)
Labour Day (September)
Thanksgiving Day (October)
Christmas Day to New Year’s Day – inclusive (December – January)
For more information about Payroll, Group Insurance Benefits or Pension Matters, please
contact the Payroll/Benefits Supervisor at (705) 235-3211 ext. 2157.
SECTION 5 – HUMAN RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOUCES POLICIES
Human Resource Services operates under the direction of a Human Resources Operating
Procedures Manual. This manual is available for your perusal. Your supervisor will be able to
direct you in locating your department’s copy of the manual. The policies included in the Human
Resources Operating Procedures Manual are:
D0.
PROCESS
D0.0
Policy Approval Process
D1.
CLASSIFICATION
D1.1
D1.2
CAAT Job Evaluation System for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees -Terms of
Reference
Local Support Staff Classification Committee – Terms of Reference
D2.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
D2.1
D2.2
D2.3
D2.4
D2.5
Short Term Disability Plans: All Staff
Use of Sick Credits: All Staff
Leave of Absence – Enhancement
Leaves of Absence – Time Away form the Workplace
Community Service Leaves
D3.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
D3.1
Staff Development Policy and Procedures
D4.
SALARY ADMINISTRATION
D4.1
D4.2
D4.3
D4.4
D4.5
D4.6
Rate of Pay: For Temporary/Acting Assignment: Support to Administrative Positions
Administrative Staff Salary and Performance Compensation Program
Payment for Statutory Holidays: Part Time Employees
Overtime Compensation for Faculty
Casual Timesheet
Honorariums
D5.
BENEFITS
D5.1
D5.2
Overlapping of Benefits: All Staff
Attendance and Disability Policy and Process
D6.
STUDENTS
D6.1
D6.2
D6.3
D6.4
Summer Student Hires
Student Placement
Ontario Work Study Plan (OWSP)
Student Evaluation of Faculty
D7.
HIRING
D7.1
D7.2
D7.3
D7.4
D7.5
D7.6
D7.7
Staff Recruitment and Selection: All Staff
Procedures for Completing Hiring Documentation
Interview Expenses: All Staff
Relocation Expenses: All Staff
Temporary Posting Procedure
Part Time Positions – 24 hours per week or less (Support Staff Only)
Termination Check List
D8.
OTHER
D8.1
D8.2
D8.3
D8.4
D8.5
D8.6
D8.7
D8.8
D8.9
D8.10
D8.11
D8.12
D8.13
D8.14
D8.15
D8.16
D8.17
Discipline Procedure
Guidelines and Protocol for Grievances
Support Staff Hours
Expressions of Sympathy
Human Rights Policy
Workers’ Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Use of Personal Vehicles
Job Sharing
Job Shadowing Opportunity
Incident Involving Violence and Threats
Drug Alcohol Abuse: All Staff
Attendance During Inclement Weather
Time Off for Voting: All Staff
Federal, Provincial, Municipal Elections: All Staff
early Retirement Incentive Plan
Retirement; All Staff
Employee Recognition
SECTION 6 –MISCELLANEOUS
2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
TH FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
CRITICAL PATH FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
ACRONYMS
ACCC
ACCT
ACE
ADM
AGM
AODA
AOWG
AR
ARRC
ASCC
AU
BoG
CAAT
CAAT
CCAE
CCVPA
CDSP
Association of Canadian Community Colleges
Apprenticeship, Community, Corporate Training
Academic and Career Entrance Program
Assistant Deputy Minister
Annual General Meeting
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Academic Operations Working Group
Applied Research
Aboriginal Relationships and Resource Committee
Administrative Services Coordinating Committee
Academic Upgrading
Board of Governors
College of Applied Arts and Technology
Canadian Adult Achievement Test
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education
Coordinating Committee of Vice Presidents Academic
Community Disability Support Program (funded by MCSS) 2 sites: Timmins and Kirkland
Lake;
services offered college-wide including Temiskaming Shores and Moosonee
CDSSAB
Cochrane District Social Services Board
CEC
College Employer Council
CEC
College Employer Council
CESC
College Employment Stability Committee (both Faculty and Support
CFS
Child & Family Services
CFS
Canadian Federation of Students
CIHR
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
CIITE
Colleges Integrating Immigrants to Employment
CIP
College Information Program
CLC
Chapleau Learning Centre
CLFN
Constance Lake First Nation
CON*NECT Colleges Ontario Network for Education & Training
CONII
Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation
CoP
Committee of Presidents (Ontario Colleges)
CSA
College Student Alliance
CSES
College Sector for Employment Services
CVS
Credential Validation Services
CWMG
College Workload Monitoring Group (Academic)
DM
Deputy Minister
EC/JD
Employment Consultant/Job Developer
ECE
EEFHT
East End Family Health Team
EEP
Enhanced Employment Placement Initiative (partnership with CDSSAB in Timmins)
EERC
Employer/Employee Relations Committee (both Faculty and Support provincial Committees)
EI
EO
EOE
Employment Insurance
Employment Ontario (Employment and Training Division of TCU)
Employment Options Emploi (ES Program funded by EO) 3 sites: Timmins, Kirkland Lake and
New Liskeard
EOIS-CaMS Employment Ontario Information System Case Management Solution - (Case Management of
clients and reporting of client and employer information to TCU - same system for both ES
and LBS)
EOPG
Employment Ontario Partners' Gateway - TCU Website
ES
Employment Services
ES
Essential Services
ESA
Employment Standards Act
ESP
Employment Service Plan
ETC
Employment and Training Consultant
FIPPA
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
FNETB
Far Northeast Training Board
FONOM
Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities
FT
Full Time
FTE
Full Time Equivalent
FYE
First Year Experience
GAS
General Arts and Science
GED
General Education Development
GPOG
General Purpose Operating Grant
HEQCO
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
HOIS
Heads of Interdisciplinary Studies
HOT
Heads of Technology
HSM
Haileybury School of Mines
I/O
Initiatives and Opportunities Position
IALS
International Adult Literacy Survey (Literacy Skill Levels)
IFALC
Iroquois Falls Adult Learning Centre
INO
Invest Northern Ontario
IRAP
Industrial Research Assistance Program
JBEC
James Bay Education Centre
JCP
Job Creation Partnership Program
JE
Job Evaluation - Administrative & Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
JESRF
Joint Employment Stability Fund (both faculty and support)
JFS
Job Fact Sheet - Administrative and Non-Bargaining Unit Employees
JIC
Joint Insurance Committee (both faculty and support provincial committees)
KPIs
Key Performance Indicators
LBS
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
LCAT
Local Campaign Advocacy Team
LNN
Literacy Network Northeast
LOA
Leave of Absence
LSP
Learner Service Plan
LTD
Long Term Disability
MaJIC
MCSS
MNO
MTCU
MYAA
NCACE
NCCES
NCSA
NOARI
NOIT
NRC
NSA
NSERC
O/T
OALCF
OCAS
OCASA
OCLASC
OCLCC
OCLS
OCMC
OCQAS
ODSP
ONE
ONE DC
OPSEU
OSAP
OSEB
OW
OYAP
PD
Materials Joining Innovation Centre
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Metis Nation of Ontario
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Multi-Year Accountability Agreement
Northern College Aboriginal Council on Education
Northern College Community Employment Services
Northern College Student Association
Northern Office for Applied Research and Innovation
Northern Ontario Institute of Technology
National Research Council of Canada
Native Student Assembly
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Overtime
Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework
Ontario College Application Service
Ontario College Administrative Staff Association
Ontario College Liberal Arts & Sciences Council
Ontario College Language and Communications Council
Ontario College Library Service
Ontario College Math Council
Ontario College Quality Assurance Service
Ontario Disability Support Program
Ontario Network of Excellence
Ontario's North Economic Development Corporation
Ontario Public Servant Employees' Union
Ontario Student Assistance Program
Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program
Ontario Works
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Professional Development
PDF
PEQAB
PIPEDA
PLA
PLAR
PNN
Position Description Form (Support Staff)
Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board
Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act
Prior Learning Assessment
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Professions North Nord (partnership with Laurentian University - services offered at Timmins
Site)
Program Quality Assurance Process Audit
Resource Centre Agent
Resource and Information Services
Second Career
School-College-Work Initiative
Summer Jobs Service Program (funded by EO) 3 sites: Timmins, Kirkland Lake and New
Liskeard
Small Northern Rural Grant
PQAPA
RCA
RI
SC
SCWI
SJS
SNR
SP
SPRA
SSCC
SSHRC
STD
SWF
SWF'd
TCU
TEDC
TLIP
TNFC
UCC
VPA
WSIB
Service Provider
Service Provider Registration Authority (required for EOIS-CaMS licensing)
Support Staff Classification Committee
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Short Term Disability
Standard Workload Form
Workload assigned on the Standard Workload Form
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Timmins Economic Development Corporation
Timmins Local Immigration Partnership
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Union/College Committee (both Academic and Support)
Vice President Academic
Workers Safety Insurance Board

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