Developing Long Term First Nations Employment and Economic Activity through Emergency Response and an Integrated Environmental Services Model

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1 Developing Long Term First Nations Employment and Economic Activity through Emergency Response and an Integrated Environmental Services Model Dave Hill & Gavin Domitter May 2017 Introductions Darwin Douglas is a member of the Cheam First Nation who is also a Councillor, Director for Cheam Enterprises Inc., and successful business owner. Dave Hill is a former Fire Fighter and currently the Vice President of Emergency Response for QM Environmental with over 25 years of service in the industry and currently Vice Chair of CERCA the Canadian Emergency Response Contractor s Alliance. Gavin Domitter is the Director of Aboriginal Relations and Business Development. QM Environmental is an Environmental & Industrial Services company with offices and qualified teams strategically located across Canada. With over 30 years of experience and a team of over 700 employees, we solve environmental challenges through our best practices in Health & Safety, project management, regulatory compliance, and communication. 1

2 QM Who we are Integrated Service Offering: Demolition/Decommissioning Environmental Remediation Hazardous Materials Abatement Emergency Response & Industrial Services Waste Management & Facilities Water Treatment Training Materials Recycling Aboriginal Inclusion & Capacity Building The QM Aboriginal Inclusion & Capacity Building Program is our commitment to contribute to local Aboriginal communities, businesses and peoples through training, employment, sub-contracting and other business ventures. QM has successfully trained over 750 aboriginal personnel in the past 10 years, many of whom have been employed on QM projects comprised of up to 70% of onsite labour. Our Aboriginal Inclusion & Capacity Building strategy better equips us to accommodate project needs while building key community & business relations & provide a foundation for future opportunities with Aboriginal communities, businesses and peoples throughout Canada. 4 2

3 Aboriginal Inclusion & Capacity Building Successful project delivery & community integration coast to coast 5 Cheam First Nation Who we are Cheam History & Demographics Cheam is a Sto:lo community located on the Fraser River Strong connection to the territory Committed to ceremony and culture Land uses related to fishing, hunting, plant gathering, ceremonial use Recent Living Land Use Study mapped over 20,000 current day land use sites within our territory. 3

4 Cheam First Nation Who we are Industry and Transportation Use 7 major industry transportation right of ways going through the community and the territory Highway #1 & #9; CN and CP Rail; Transmountain Pipeline; Spectra Energy Ongoing concern for what is travelling through the homelands Ongoing concern with potential risks associated Cheam First Nation Who we are A New Era of Economic Development & Capacity Building Business Development guided by Cheam Enterprises Inc Community Infrastructure Partnerships with Purpose 4

5 The QM / Cheam Relationship Developing an Integrated Environmental Services Model History Partnerships with Purpose Initial contact approximately 2 years ago through Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) and subsequent conferences including NABOC. A succession of meetings, dialogue and process of identifying mutually beneficial initiatives. Outputs include an All Hazards Community Emergency Response Plan & Emergency Response Initiative as an extension of the QM network. 5

6 Synergized ER Strategy Plan to train 12 CHEAM First Nation residents to the level of Hazardous Materials Response Technicians. Pool of Technicians extend QM s response capability (through employment or sub contract) Quick mitigation Competent response strategy Environmental Stewardship Building Capacity: Respond to and manage environmental challenges Support surrounding communities Employ and strengthen CHEAM or community workforce A primary component of the Integrated Environmental Services Model that provides a foundation to launch other initiatives along multiple QM Lines of Business Increased Capacity = Increased Employment and Revenue 6

7 Who Better to Mitigate Local Community Knowledge and Expertise Understand habitat Fast and effective mitigation Strategic equipment cache Eco and wildlife knowledge Links to the Traditional Use Map Emergency Response Your community your plan your people Emergency Management Plans: Single set of actions to fit every hazard Activation procedures Public information Communication Organization Roles and responsibilities Mitigation plans Engage, Educate, Prepare, Respond 7

8 Emergency Preparedness Strength Through Partnership QM offers: National Industry leading resources Emergency management expertise Nationally recognized training solutions Ability to engage and educate while building confidence and capacity Multiple Lines of Business = Integrated Environmental Services Model Cheam offers: Local labour and resources Equipment & services Extensive local knowledge and network 8

9 Specialized Independent Competencies (SIC Program) Programs to improve employment opportunity for at risk young people in Aboriginal communities SIC Program Benefits Short Term Goals: Educate and build employable, community based work group Ensure potential employers receive candidates who are: Motivated Competent Hard working Responsible Direct application of practical and theoretical learning Immediate employability Appropriate safety priorities 9

10 SIC Program Benefits Long Term Goals: Superior employment prospects Improved self confidence, team work and pride Community growth and development SIC Interview Process Conducted by teams QM & Client representatives Personal limitations and life challenges addressed and considered Results reviewed 16 candidates selected 2 alternate identified 10

11 SIC Curriculum Assessment based on needs of local stakeholders, including potential employers within the region Modules selected to satisfy regionally identified needs Multiple work sectors Construction General Industry Material Handling & Logistics Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Landscaping & Property Maintenance Public Works Infrastructure SIC Classroom Results Mandatory attendance for all modules Standard performance requirements Plus 80% Success and placement Rate 11

12 SIC Personal Results More than 72% employment shortly after graduation Improved work environments Self sufficiency and self confidence Building Together 12

13 Questions/Comments Thank You 13