Business Manager David Noel of Lodge 73 recognizes the importance of training for all members of the local lodge for personal growth and membership progress. During the week of December 3rd 2018 leadership training was set up by Lodge's Training Coordinator Mario LeBlanc.
The two-day Field Supervisor course provides training in administrative responsibilities, people skills and the business aspects of construction. The class was led by Grant Jacobs (Director, National Training) and Jonathan White (National Training Coordinator). Boilermaker National Training urges all members, including current and future supervisors to participate in the Field Supervisor Leadership Training program.
Lodge 73 Business Manager David Noel (Right) and Assistant Business Agent Lory Thomas explaining the steward's leadership role on the job site
Local 73 Field Supervisor Leadership course participants: Back row (left to right): Claude Vienneau, Davis Boucher, Gino Noel, Normand Comeau, Luc Cormier, Kevin Rousselle, Terry Boudreau, Valeri Noel, Nicolas Brideau, Alain Noel and Jonathan White (National Training Coordinator). Front row (left to right): Etienne Belanger, Jean-Yves Theriault, Francois Chiasson, Grant Jacobs (Director of National Training), Mario Leblanc (Training Coordinator), Alain Roy, Cedric Rousselle and Mathieu Vienneau.
The one-day Basic Steward class was led by International Representative Richard MacIntosh and National Health & Safety Rep. Blair Allin. This class helps the Steward understand their role and responsibilities as it relates to the collective agreement(s) and IBB constitution. Brother Allin covered Health and Safety on the job site and handling personnel issues.
Blair Allin explaining the steward’s role in healty & safety on the job site
Local 73 Basic Steward Course participants. Back row (left to right): Normand Comeau, Mike Kenny, Jean-Yves Theriault, Alain Roy, Nicholas Brideau and Claude Vienneau. Front row (left to right): Mathieu Vienneau, Francois Chiasson, Rheal Cormier, Jean-Rene Paulin and Reno Mazerolle.
All Members across the country are encouraged to take the foreman (Field Supervisor) and Steward classes. Please contact your local lodge for more information.