workers Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/workers/ Thu, 06 May 2021 17:53:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png workers Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/workers/ 32 32 EDGE UP 2.0 is a program with Calgary Economic Development to provide training for 320 displaced oil and gas professionals for careers in tech. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/edge-up-2-0-is-a-program-with-calgary-economic-development-to-provide-training-for-320-displaced-oil-and-gas-professionals-for-careers-in-tech/ Thu, 06 May 2021 17:53:25 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2654 EDGE UP (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) is a multi-stakeholder program launched in Calgary in 2019 to test new approaches to skills development for workers to re-engage with technology jobs being created in all sectors of Calgary’s economy. The EDGE UP 2.0 program is led by Calgary Economic Development and delivered in partnership […]

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]]> EDGE UP (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) is a multi-stakeholder program launched in Calgary in 2019 to test new approaches to skills development for workers to re-engage with technology jobs being created in all sectors of Calgary’s economy. The EDGE UP 2.0 program is led by Calgary Economic Development and delivered in partnership with the Information and Communications Technology Council, University of Calgary Continuing Education, SAIT, Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, and Riipen. The program targets professionals displaced from the structural change in the oil and gas sector. Students are trained for in-demand information technology jobs including data analysts, full-stack software developers, information technology project managers, cybersecurity analysts, UI/UX Designers, Digital Marketing, etc. Details on the NEW EDGE UP 2.0 program and how to apply will be available June 2021. 

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]]> Bartenders Benevolent COVID-19 Support Fund has been established for those who have lost employment or reduced income https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/bartenders-benevolent-fund-covid-19-support-fund-has-been-established-for-those-who-have-lost-employment-or-reduced-income/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:58:22 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2219 The Bartenders Benevolent Fund is actively working with community members, industy organizations and our Board of Directors to create inclusive and empowering organizational policies, funding criteria and code of conduct. Considering the current impact of the novel COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, these processes are unfolding quickly and we continue to reevaluate on an ongoing […]

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]]> The Bartenders Benevolent Fund is actively working with community members, industy organizations and our Board of Directors to create inclusive and empowering organizational policies, funding criteria and code of conduct. Considering the current impact of the novel COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, these processes are unfolding quickly and we continue to reevaluate on an ongoing basis.

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]]> The City of Edmonton is launching several environmental rebates and tools focusing on environmental upgrades over the summer to stimulate the economy. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-of-edmonton-is-launching-several-environmental-rebates-and-tools-focusing-on-environmental-upgrades-over-the-summer-to-stimulate-the-economy/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 02:03:01 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2177 This includes: The Building Retrofit Accelerator rebate program facilitates renovations to improve energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings. A solar rebate program to save up to $4,000 towards the installation of a solar electric system for their home A rebate for residential and property owners interested in installing a Level 2electric vehicle charging station […]

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]]> This includes:

  • The Building Retrofit Accelerator rebate program facilitates renovations to improve energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings.
  • A solar rebate program to save up to $4,000 towards the installation of a solar electric system for their home
  • A rebate for residential and property owners interested in installing a Level 2electric vehicle charging station
  • an electric bike rebate program, which will let Edmontonians interested in buying an e-bike apply for rebates covering 30 per cent of the cost of the vehicle to a maximum of $750.

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]]> Toronto tech startup company hires restaurant staff to provide free meals for frontline workers https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/toronto-tech-startup-company-has-hired-restaurant-staff-to-provide-free-meals-for-frontline-workers/ Sat, 02 May 2020 17:03:00 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1857 Toronto tech company ResQ has committed its services and resources to ensure that free meals are delivered to front-line workers and hospital employees by hiring restaurant staff that have been laid off.

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]]> Toronto tech company ResQ has committed its services and resources to ensure that free meals are delivered to front-line workers and hospital employees by hiring restaurant staff that have been laid off.

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]]> Equitable “social” contractor non-profit in Toronto continues to deliver accessible services https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/equitable-social-contractor-non-profit-in-toronto-continues-to-deliver-accessible-services/ Sat, 02 May 2020 16:49:47 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1855 Building Up is a small contractor non-profit that has maintained its operation throughout COVID-19 to provide reasonably-priced services as well as an equitable pre-apprenticeship program developed for those who face barriers in accessing employment.

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]]> Building Up is a small contractor non-profit that has maintained its operation throughout COVID-19 to provide reasonably-priced services as well as an equitable pre-apprenticeship program developed for those who face barriers in accessing employment.

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]]> Newfoundland-based charity’s social enterprise is distributing meals & training during pandemic https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/newfoundland-based-charitys-social-enterprise-is-distributing-meals-training-during-pandemic/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:27:45 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1124 Stella’s Circle offers housing, counselling and employment services to people who face many barriers to fully participating in their community. One of the initiatives of the organization is through its social enterprise, the Hungry Heart Cafe, which employs Stella’s Circle participants, providing them with food services training and experience. Customers of the Cafe have been […]

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]]> Stella’s Circle offers housing, counselling and employment services to people who face many barriers to fully participating in their community. One of the initiatives of the organization is through its social enterprise, the Hungry Heart Cafe, which employs Stella’s Circle participants, providing them with food services training and experience. Customers of the Cafe have been invited to add $2 to their bill which goes towards a program referred to as Meals Squared. Individual, nutritious meals are then made available at no cost for participants. During the Stella’s Circle response to the pandemic, 1000 meals have been distributed to date. Stella’s Circle is also putting tech in the hands of homeless clients, in an effort to bridge the digital divide

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]]> BC’s housingjobmatch.ca connects job seekers with non-profit housing providers https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/housingjobmatch-ca-connects-job-seekers-with-non-profit-housing-providers/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:47:42 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1097 The Housing Job Match website will connect British Columbians looking for work with non-profit housing and shelter organizations that need help.

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]]> The Housing Job Match website will connect British Columbians looking for work with non-profit housing and shelter organizations that need help.

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]]> The Help List curating the most relevant and meaningful resources for the Canadian tech sector during COVID19 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-help-list-is-a-non-profit-initiative-committed-to-curating-the-most-relevant-and-meaningful-resources-for-the-canadian-technology-sector-during-covid19/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:16:37 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1082 The online platform helps connect Canadian tech job seeker with employers; provides industry resources to transition to tech/work from home, and serves as a place for industry supporters to share their services, sessions, resources, etc.

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]]> The online platform helps connect Canadian tech job seeker with employers; provides industry resources to transition to tech/work from home, and serves as a place for industry supporters to share their services, sessions, resources, etc.

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]]> Hospitality union offers help as hotels considered as makeshift hospitals https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/hospitality-union-offers-help-as-hotels-considered-as-makeshift-hospitals/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:39:41 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1029 As governments look to use hotels as makeshift hospitals for some COVID-19 patients, the union representing Canada’s hospitality workers says their members want to help. The union estimates up to 250,000 hotel workers will lose their jobs and 90 per cent of Canada’s hotels will close down amid the COVID-19 crisis. It also says the […]

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]]> As governments look to use hotels as makeshift hospitals for some COVID-19 patients, the union representing Canada’s hospitality workers says their members want to help. The union estimates up to 250,000 hotel workers will lose their jobs and 90 per cent of Canada’s hotels will close down amid the COVID-19 crisis. It also says the hospitality industry will be one of the last sectors to recover.

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]]> Windsor inside workers agree to redeployment, layoffs for idled city hall staff https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/windsor-inside-workers-agree-to-redeployment-layoffs-for-idled-city-hall-staff/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:36:53 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=1027 Hundreds of idled city hall staff are expected to be redeployed for needed community projects in the coming days, after CUPE Local 543 leadership off

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]]> Hundreds of idled city hall staff are expected to be redeployed for needed community projects in the coming days, after CUPE Local 543 leadership off

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