HR Coordinator (Contract) – Vaughan Area

Fusion Career Recruiter

Fusion Career Services has a new opportunity for an HR Coordinator (Contract). Our client in the Vaughan area is growing global distributor of medical equipment.

The role – HR Coordinator (Contract) 

Our client is looking for a professional and dedicated individual that will be responsible for meeting staffing objectives by focusing on recruitment and facilitate all basic Human Resource functions.  

The Candidate:

  • Responsible for overseeing HR generalist areas including recruiting (for professional and entry level office production, sales and service positions)
  • Additionally responsible for Payroll and benefits administration
  • Support at the site level – advertising, sourcing, interviewing, and selection
  • Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
  • General office management and administration
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development.
  • Minimum 5 years of HR related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
  • Previous recruiting experience

To find our more about this opportunity contact Sabrina at sabrinaq@fusioncareer.com or by viewing the Fusion Career Services Job Board

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ontario employment laws change

Ontario Announces Widespread Change to Employment Laws including $15 Minimum Wage

Carol Irwin

The Ontario Government plans to introduce new legislation that will bring widespread change to employment laws in Ontario. The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 will increase minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2019, increase paid vacation to 3 weeks for employees with 5 years or more service, and introduce paid emergency leave.  

The proposed legislation is being introduced in response to a two year study of the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act. The Changing Workplace Review released its final report in May with 173 recommendations.  The report identified that the nature of work has changed, Ontario’s employment laws have fallen behind and are failing to support workers in part-time, contract or minimum-wage work.

Ontario Employment Laws Change

Some of the employment reforms being proposed by the Ontario Government include:

Minimum Wage Increase to $15 per Hour

  • October 2017 minimum wage increases to $11.60 per hour
  • January 2018 minimum wage increases to $14.00 per hour
  • January 2019 minimum wage increase to $15.00 per hour

Equal Pay for Part-time, Temporary and Full-time workers

  • Workers performing the same job must be paid the same wage, regardless of the worker’s status as part-time, temporary or full-time employee

Scheduling

  • New rules around scheduling work are being proposed to protect workers by allowing them to request changes without repercussion, refuse work scheduled last minute, guaranteed minimum three hours pay when work is cancelled last minute and other changes. 

Paid Vacation 

  • Workers with 5 or more years service with an employer would be entitled to 3 weeks paid vacation.

Holiday Pay

  • New simplified rules for holiday pay ensuring workers will receive their average daily wages for holiday pay. 

Emergency Leave

  • 10 days emergency leave each year, including 2 paid emergency leave days.

Stronger Penalties

  • Stronger penalties for employers who do not comply with Employment Standards. 

The Province also intends to hire up to 175 additional Employment Standards Officers to help educate workers and employers about employee rights and obligations. The educational campaign will be focused on small and medium sized businesses workers and owners. For additional information on the Ontario employment laws change refer to the Ontario Ministry of Labour News. 

 

Job Searching Hacks

Fusion Career Recruiter

By now we know that job searching is a lengthy and time consuming process. You need to stay dedicated and consistent in order to land yourself a new opportunity. Instead of using the same tips and tricks of every other candidate use these job searching hacks!

  1. Create a simple formatted resume. These days resumes are new, creative and fun. While there is nothing wrong with those resumes, sometimes its nice to see a resume that is easy on the eyes. Let your summary and your experience do the talking. 
  2. Schedule a time on your calendar to search and apply for jobs. Whether you are working or not if you schedule a time on your calendar and commit to it daily you are one step closer to receiving a call back.
  3. Create a summary introduction for yourself. When you are invited to do a phone or in person interview one of the first few questions will be to introduce yourself. Be prepared and create an introduction that comprises your experience, education and interests in four lines or less. 
  4. Interview yourself. Take the time to write interview questions, ask yourself and respond to them. Do it in front of a mirror by yourself – get a sense of how you would answer the questions and then tweak it as best you can. 
  5. Always engage in small talk. When you arrive at the location of your interview, be personable. Speak with the receptionist, ask them how their day is going. When your interviewer comes and gets you do the same thing. Try to discuss common things that are present in the news, sports, or lifestyle. You want to seem relatable.
  6. Send a more personal ‘thank you’ email. You should always send a ‘thank you’ email to your interviewer. Often times we have a general template that we send out with our appreciation. Instead of doing that, draw some highlights from your interview and include them in the ‘thank you’ note. Chances are this will be a refreshing change for the interviewer and will make you stand out.

Job searching is tough, it’s a winding road with different stops along the way. These job searching hacks will help you to not only be more prepared but different. Why do what everyone else is doing? The only way to get ahead is to do the things that everyone else isn’t doing.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Mississauga Area

Fusion Career Recruiter

Our client in the Mississauga area is searching for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on industrial design projects. 

The Role – Senior Electrical Design Engineer

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work closely with the industrial design team to design, program, test and supervise installation of automated electrical projects.

The Candidate

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in industrial automation design and programming.
  • Experience using PLC’s, HMI’s, drives and other industrial equipment.
  • Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) Electrical or Electronics Technologist, registered in the Province of Ontario.
  • Proficient in use AutoCAD Electrical skills.
  • Extensive knowledge in PLC/HMI programming.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Position requires travel (less than 25%). Access to a vehicle is required.

Find out more about this opportunity by contacting Manraj at manrajs@fusioncareer.com or go to the Fusion Career Services Job Board.

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Industrial Electrician Career Opportunity

Industrial Electrician Career Opportunity

Fusion Career Recruiter

Fusion Career Services has a new opportunity for an Industrial Electrician in a well established manufacturing company in the Woodbridge area.

The role – Industrial Electrician

The  Industrial Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting production equipment according to work orders.

The Candidate:

  • Maintain, repair and improve production machinery for maximum efficiency
  • Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems
  • Identify problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
  • Possess either Industrial Electrician (442A) or Construction Maintenance Electrician (309A) red seal
  • 3-5 or more years’ experience as an electrician
  • Strong knowledge of PLC specifically Allen Bradley
  • Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English

To find our more about this opportunity contact Manraj at manrajs@fusioncareer.com or by viewing the Fusion Career Services Job Board

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How to manage workplace harassment.

How to Manage Workplace Harassment

Audra Sayn-Wittgenstein

Being harassed at work is unacceptable and employers are legally required to protect their employees and manage workplace harassment.

Demeaning jokes or suggestions, bullying, sexual innuendo or intimidating actions, whether spoken, gestured, printed or digitally circulated are all unacceptable behaviours in workplaces. In Canada, laws require employers to manage workplace harassment.

What is workplace harassment? Workplace harassment is unwelcome words or action towards an employee that are offensive, embarrassing, humiliating or demeaning. Harassment may intimidate, isolate or discriminate against the individual. Harassment is different from behaviour that is reasonably expected in a workplace as a part of operating a business.

How can workplace harassment be prevented? Workplace harassment causes employee stress and interferes with worker productivity. A simple prevention strategy is to develop a workplace harassment policy and prevention program and to enforce it. Training about the policy shows that the employer truly believes in protecting its workers and treating them respectfully.  

Who gets harassed at work? Anyone can be harassed in a workplace. Employees, managers, visitors, customers and even owners may be victimized by workplace harassment.

Who are the harassers? Bosses, co-workers, clients, suppliers and even family or friends may be sources of harassment. If someone targets an individual in a workplace with unwelcome words or actions, whether intentional or unintentional, then they are a harasser.

What should an employee do if they are being harassed? If an employee is harassed or observes another person being harassed at work, they should report this to a senior manager immediately. Employees need to know that harassment reports will be taken seriously.

How should employers manage workplace harassment? Supervisors must take immediate steps to stop and manage workplace harassment incidents. When harassment is reported, interventions should include supporting the victim, confronting the harasser and preventing further harassment. Managers must be tactful and maintain confidentiality. The incident investigation and discipline details should be documented for future reference.

A zero-tolerance policy that is actively supported by senior management and supervisors will help develop harassment free workplaces. Employers striving to prevent and manage workplace harassment will empower employees to report harassment and supervisors to enforce company policy and stopping this type of behaviour in the workplace.

Read more about Ontario’s Workplace Harassment Legislation.