Presented By. Mike Pellant, City of Richmond and Jennifer Howatt, City of Kamloops. Presented to CAOs Forum, Kelowna, BC.

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1 Presented By Mike Pellant, City of Richmond and Jennifer Howatt, City of Kamloops Presented to CAOs Forum, Kelowna, BC February 3, 2012

2 About BC Parks and Public Works Group was established in 2009 to address human resource issues faced by the Parks and Public Works sector in British Columbia. bcppwg - working together for BC.

3 Who We Are

4 Municipalities PPWG s current Steering Committee members include Parks and Public Works employees from several BC municipalities and organizations including: City of Abbotsford City of Kamloops City of West Kelowna City of Maple Ridge City of Port Moody City of Richmond City of Vancouver City of Victoria

5 Other Sector Stakeholders PPWG s Additional Steering Committee Members include: Local Government Management Association BC Public Works Association BC Municipal Safety Association BC Water and Waste Association CUPE BC BC First Nations BC Recreation and Parks Association

6 Funding Funding for the PPWG is provided by: BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation Labour Market Partnerships Program.

7 Labour Market Research Report Survey Interviews Secondary Research Career Marketing and Promotion Branding package BCPPWG website (also Twitter/Facebook) Marketing collateral development Project Accomplishments to Date Training Program Development Tracks identified (Roads, Sewer, Water and Parks) Occupational Analysis Charts (OACs) Proposed Credentialing Model Phase 3 Project Application Development of Training Program Pilot Delivery of Training Program Establish on-going Delivery Mechanism

8 The Big Picture

9 Challenges The results of a Labour Market Study, conducted in 2010, point to several challenges this sector faces in both the near and distant future. An aging, male dominated workforce Overall low perception of Parks and Public Works as a compelling career option Lack of standardized training, training opportunities, and difficulties with current training methods Duplication of training efforts An imminent labor supply shortage

10 Solutions

11 Moving Forward In order to move forward, we must address the issues our industry faces today. The main issues raised by our research indicate a clear need to improve: Public Awareness / Profile Recruitment and Retention Methods Unification of Sector Coordinated Training Efforts

12 Training and Career Planning To enable all employees to receive information and training needed to further develop their careers within the sector we must: Consider shared networking of all training resources Training of and access to qualified trainers Standardization of training courses Co-ordination of shared training materials Open access to courses for Parks & Public Works employees across BC Sector managed program development and on-going maintenance Sustain sector support and buy in

13 Training Program Features An industry standard training program would feature the following: Competency-based Cost effective Appeal to current and future workforce Adaptable to K-12 as a recognized curriculum Provide flexible delivery/scheduling options Emphasis on practical, hands on, on-the-job training Recognition of prior learning In-field assessment Coordinated across sector

14 Credentialing Model To develop and deliver an industry standard training program and industry endorsed credentials. Occupation Name: Model Type: Parks and Works Technician Multiple Track ENDORSEMENTS Endorsement 1 Water Distribution Endorsement 2 Sewer and Waste Water Endorsement 3 Roads and Sidewalks Endorsement 4 - Parks RECOMMENDATION FOR CERTIFICATION Endorsements: Choose 1 of 4 Water Distribution Technical and On the Job Training Sign Off or Exam Sewer and Waste Water Technical and On the Job Training Sign Off or Exam Roads and Sidewalks Technical and On the Job Training Sign Off or Exam Parks Technical and On the Job Training Sign Off or Exam Choose Endorsements Program Level 1 Technical Training Technical and On the Job Training Sign Off or Exam

15 Benefits Sector Benefits Employee Benefits Cost Management Critical Mass of Learners Flexible Delivery Resource Sharing Standardized Training Competency Based Best in Class Training Recruitment Appeal Career Development Opportunities (Training Delivery/Instruction) Access to Standardized Training On the Job Training Component Employer Recognition of Training Career Development Credential Portability Best in Class Training Multi-Specialty Training (Endorsement Model) Training and Facilitation Opportunities

16 Moving Forward Project Next Steps Training Program Development, Delivery and Maintenance Over the next 14 months the PPWG will be working on: Training Program Delivery Options Assessment Program and Curriculum Development Training Program Delivery Framework Communications and Sector Outreach Pilot Delivery Program Evaluation Sustainability Plan

17 The Opportunity! This is a sector-wide initiative with lots of opportunity to be engaged! Spread the word, promote project through your organization Identify key resources and contacts within your organizations for subcommittees Contribute to program development and maintenance Check us out at: Contact us for more info: info@bcworks.ca

18 Thank You!