{"id":8467,"date":"2019-12-10T14:04:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boilermaker.ca\/?p=8467"},"modified":"2019-12-10T14:05:02","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:05:02","slug":"canada-tripartite-conference-spotlights-mental-physical-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boilermaker.ca\/en\/canada-tripartite-conference-spotlights-mental-physical-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Tripartite conference spotlights mental, physical wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian Boilermakers, contractors and owners convened in St. Andrews-By-The-Sea, New Brunswick, August 13-15, to discuss industry issues, solutions and updates. Under the conference theme \u201cMoving Forward Together,\u201d attendees addressed safety, workforce planning, the nuclear industry in Canada, workplace technological advances, carbon capture and storage, indigenous recruiting and other pertinent topics during the 2019 Boilermaker Industry Tripartite Conference.<\/p>\n

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Arnie Stadnick, International Vice-President for Canada<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThis is our 13th tripartite conference. It\u2019s a partnership that we respect and embrace daily between the contractor and the owner communities and the Boilermakers,\u201d said IVP-Canada Arnie Stadnick. \u201cThis is a great opportunity to engage in a lot of great, productive presentations and discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are challenging times for all of our industries,\u201d added David Simon, senior manager, construction and turnaround, for Irving Oil Refinery. \u201cThe only way we\u2019re going to improve our productivity, maintain our market share and continue to grow and stay competitive is if we work together. That\u2019s what this forum is all about.\u201d<\/p>\n

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David Simon, Senior Manager, Construction and Turnaround for Irving Oil Refinery<\/p><\/div>\n

One area discussed as a growth opportunity for Boilermakers was Canada\u2019s nuclear industry, including both nuclear rebuilds and modular reactors. Caitlen Gascon, labour relations specialist for the Electric Power Systems Construction Association said there is an unprecedented demand for trades, which makes manpower the number-one risk factor for business. That means, she said, that accurate forecasting is especially important.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Boilermakers are one of our most in-demand trades,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n

Andy Forsyth, director of field construction organization, Ontario Power Generation, updated attendees on current and upcoming nuclear projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m confident we\u2019ll be able to bring a lot of work to your members over the next 40 years,\u201d he said. \u201cThe most important way to get there is to keep working together. This conference is an example of how we can be effective, because everyone is committed to one thing\u2014and that\u2019s making sure everyone gets home safe, is able to provide for their families and can have a happy and prosperous life.\u201d<\/p>\n

New this year, in addition to the nuts-and-bolts of Boilermaker business, member mental and physical wellness were also front-and-center throughout the tripartite conference. The conference actually kicked-off with a first-ever special full-day safety workshop focused on mental health and attended by over 50 Boilermakers, contractors and owners. \u201cThe Working Mind: Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace,\u201d facilitated by workplace mental health consultant Claudia Canales, MSW, explored stigmas associated with mental health and led more than 50 attendees through exercises in understanding the perceptions of mental health, the importance of resilience and how to identify levels of stress, and healthful movement between stress and recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cMental wellness is an important topic we need to understand personally and as we interact with others on the job,\u201d said Jason McInnis Canadian Boilermakers\u2019 director of health and safety. \u201cIt is just as important as physical health. Boilermakers work in potentially dangerous situations, and stress can be a factor on the job, sometimes compounded by personal stress. We know mental wellness is a common issue for everyone, and we want to build a culture of support for each other and develop resources and training for selfcare. We want to make sure everyone goes out on the job safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Complementing the special workshop was a Wellness Fair set up and open each day for conference participants and their families to browse booths and talk to experts about everything from CPR to tick awareness, sleep, fitness, yoga and diet.<\/p>\n

McInnis said he was encouraged by the engaged participation in both the mental wellness workshop and the Wellness Fair.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal is to improve the long-term health of Boilermakers on and off the job,\u201d said McInnis.<\/p>\n

2019 Canada Tripartite Graduate Apprentices<\/h2>\n

A regular highlight of the Canada Tripartite Conference is the Boilermaker Apprenticeship Awards Banquet. During the 2019 event, 12 graduate apprentices were honored, and the Industry Award of Excellence was awarded to Joe Kiwior, L-359, accepted by his son Christopher \u201cChopper\u201d Kiwior.<\/p>\n

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2019 Graduate Apprentices. Back row (left to right) Craig Bourgeouis (L-73), Lyndon Mullis (L-555), Christian LeBlanc (L-73), Colton Rabey (L-191), Gabriel Vaillant (L-271), Dan Farrel (L-128), Dustin Cable (L-359), Brent Beaulieu (L-128), Alexander Chang (L-146) and Matthew Kidby (L-555). Front row (left to right) Genevieve McFetridge (L-146), Arnie Stadnick (International Vice-President for Canada), Grant Jacobs (Director of National Training, Boilermakers NTTF) and Anna Brinston (L-203). Photo courtesy of Richard MacIntosh,International Representative (CSO)<\/i>.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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