Premier Personnel

Thank you to Ramir Diaz of the Manitoba Construction Sector Council for meeting with us to discuss ways Premier Personnel can partner with them to promote employment in the construction industry for the people we support.

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labour Day. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.

In 2010, DEAM was first proclaimed in Canada. Manitoba was the first province to issue a proclamation that year, followed by Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Nunavut, and Newfoundland and Labrador in ensuing years. Typically, DEAM is celebrated in October, but variations occur in some regions.

Premier Personnel would like to recognize our Summer Employment Program Team. They have been busy doing green space maintenance in a number of parks this summer. Thanks for all your hard work! We hope you gained a lot of practical experience this summer! Thanks to the Naturalist Department for partnering with us.

Would you like to learn more about the Inclusive Strategies for Today's Employers? Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnYiikCYujs

Inclusive Strategies for Today's Employers The Canadian Association for Supported Employment works with supported employment service providers and employers to increase employment inclusion for Canadi...

NDP MP Laurel Collins tabled a bill to make the Canada Disability Benefit and other benefits, including the Disability Tax Credit and disability pensions cover more Canadians. If passed, Collins’s bill will allow any person eligible at the provincial level for a disability tax credit, pension, or benefit to qualify automatically for the same benefits available at the federal level.

DEAM or Disability Employment Awareness Month, was first designated by the United States Congress in October of 1988. It was an extension of the previously acknowledged “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week” which had been observed the first week of October since 1945. (The word “physically” was removed in 1962 to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of persons experiencing all types of disability.) It was hoped that extending the time period would increase awareness and employment outcomes for Americans experiencing disability.

Our office will be closed and we will not be providing service on August 5, 2024.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in, and day-out.

An update to the Canada Disability Benefit has been realized last month.
Take a look here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disabilities-benefits.html

More than $380K in funding for campaign to encourage N.B. employers to be more inclusive!
Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/province-wide-inclusive-education-campaign-1.7247766

More than $380K in funding for campaign to encourage N.B. employers to be more inclusive | CBC News A new campaign to help educate employers on the benefits of hiring people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is being funded by the federal and provincial governments and the non-profit group Inclusion Canada.

is online and on campus.
Go to AbleTo.ca or visit your campus career centre to learn more and get involved.

Just focus on one at a time! 💪

is about you, your peers, and your career.
Employers have a prominent role to play in closing the gap. Yet so do you whether you’re a student with a disability or without.
Start by asking the right questions of employers at job fairs and career events.

is a campaign to close the employment gap in Ottawa.
Closing the employment gap means ensuring all post-secondary students and graduates, including those with visible and non-
visible disabilities can start satisfying careers.

“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” —Pam Brown

Hugh Emery has been a long-time employee of Premier Personnel and a dedicated team member for an impressive 27 years.
Hugh's motivation to stay with Premier Personnel for such a long period stems from his enjoyment of the work and the people he interacts with daily. He expressed great satisfaction with the support he has received from Premier Personnel over the years, highlighting that he has no complaints about the assistance provided.

This support was particularly evident when Hugh encountered a significant challenge in May 2023. He was involved in an accident that required him to take time off work. During this period, Premier Personnel ensured that Hugh received adequate support and rest, facilitating his recovery.

Despite the challenges, Hugh has found a rhythm that works well in his current role. He is content with the way things are managed. Hugh takes pride in his tasks, particularly in handling baskets and carts, which have become integral to his daily routine. His ability to perform these tasks efficiently underscores his long-term dedication and adaptability.

Hugh appreciates the agency's accommodations and the freedom to work independently. This supportive environment has contributed significantly to his job satisfaction.
When asked to rate the support he receives from Premier Personnel on a scale of one to five, Hugh gave a commendable rating of four. He values the agency's efforts to provide him with the room to do his own thing while ensuring he feels supported and valued.

Did you know Meticulon is funded by:
- Prairies Economic Development Canada
- The Canadian Association for Supported Employment
- The province of Alberta
- Sinneave Family Foundation

Happy Friday!

MAS (Meticulon Assessment Service) program:
- Person-Centered Tool
- Employability Skill Evaluation
- Key Performance Indicator Assessment
- Skill Development Tracking System
- Family Focused Options
- Support Network Inclusive
- Adapts to the Agency’s Needs
- Personal Coaching Guide at your fingertip

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Meticulon Consulting is committed to understanding the business landscape and neurodiverse employment in Manitoba. With the support of organizations like yours and NIMA, our government-funded project identifies areas of success and growth when recruiting and retaining the neurodiverse community.

Ask us about the free assessment for your company.

The MAS tool combines the assessment evaluation with individualized coaching tips to inspire the skill development of each neurodiverse participant. For the employer, we offer Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging training, and together, we help create a more meaningful and neuro-inclusive workplace environment.

Ask us about the free assessment for your company.

The Neuro-Inclusion Maturity Assessment(NIMA) assesses a business's current landscape through anonymous employee surveys. These surveys analyze employee experiences about inclusion and focus on recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

Ask us about the free assessment for your company.

Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada! Let's bring together the healing power of compassion. There is no shame in seeking help for your mental health.

More resources and information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/cmha-me

MAS (Meticulon Assessment Service) is a person-focused, tech-based solution to help increase the employability skills for neurodiverse youth.

Contact us for more information!

Unemployment rates are as high as 70 to 90 percent for people with the most severe forms of mental illness.