2.3 Supporting Recruitment, Retention & Advancement

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2.3.1 Aboriginal Employment Program

Sponsor: Syncrude Canada Ltd.

Uses targeted employment measures to achieve an Aboriginal employee population that reflects the composition of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 
 

2.3.2 Aboriginal Employment Targets

Sponsor: Suncor Energy Inc.

Uses various employment, training and education initiatives to achieve an Aboriginal employee population that reflects the Wood Buffalo region demographic.
 

2.3.3 Campus Recruitment

Sponsor: Nexen Inc.

Aims to increase Nexen’s Aboriginal workforce by maintaining an ongoing presence at educational institutions and building relationships with students.
 

2.3.4 Career Access Program

Sponsor: Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada (CIBC)

Aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal people among career personnel through recruitment and career development.
 

2.3.5 Courage to Care

Sponsor: Suncor Energy Inc.

Aims to decrease addictions as a barrier to employment and increase the number of healthy individuals available for training and employment. This workplace and community initiative is based in two Aboriginal communities: Fort McKay and Fort Chipewyan.
 

2.3.6 Job Shadowing/Mentoring Program

Sponsor: Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd.

Assists in recruiting Aboriginal employees at entry-level positions through selection of suitable candidates in partnership with Aboriginal communities and provision of work-based experience in an industrial setting.
 

2.3.7 Royal Eagles

Sponsor: RBC Financial Group

Creates a more receptive work environment for Aboriginal employees by facilitating support networks and recognizing the added value that Aboriginal employees can bring to a company.