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Paralympic flame brings inspiration
On March 8, under the cloudy skies of Squamish, B.C., Mel Camilli carried the Paralympic torch down Cleveland Avenue, with his children cheering him on.
It was an unbelievably moving experience, says Mel, program analyst III and WorkSafeBC spokesperson.
 "After my logging accident in 1987, I never envisioned these kinds of moments in my life," he says. "That moment of sharing the flame was fantastic."
Day of Mourning - April 28
Every year, WorkSafeBC, the B.C. Federation of Labour, and the Business Council of British Columbia co-host a public ceremony to remember workers who have lost their lives as a result of work-related accidents or occupational diseases. This year's Day of Mourning ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 10:30 a.m., at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Families, workers, employers, and other interested parties are invited to attend.
 More
ceremonies will take place in different
communities around the province.
You're also invited to visit the Day of Mourning web site and dedicate a flower in memory of someone who has died as result of their job.
Now Hiring - Through Twitter
Tough
economic times have resulted in a dramatic increase
in the number of job seekers and more high-quality
applicants for current vacancies. As a job seeker,
it can sometimes be about being at the right place
at the right time.
"If
people are interested in working for us, instead
of going to our website every week or so, they
can follow us on Twitter,"
says senior HR advisor Stephanie Leung. Followers
of @worksafebc_jobs will receive
timely "tweets" (on their cell phones
or on their own Twitter pages). The updates will
let them know about new job postings, opportunities
to meet HR representatives at career fairs or
community information sessions, and why employees
like working here.
Don't
let that dream job pass you by. To stay current
on job opportunities at WorkSafeBC, sign up as
a follower of @worksafebc_jobs
on Twitter - and if you know other people interested
in working for us, tell them to sign up, too!
WorkSafeBC Corporate Daycare
Thanks
to a new partnership between WorkSafeBC and Kids
& Company, staff can now register their children
for full-time, part-time, or emergency care at
a centre near the Richmond complex of WorkSafeBC.
The daycare accepts children aged 6 weeks through
12 years - including children with special needs
- and a spot is guaranteed within six months of
registering with the company. The cost of the
daycare is not subsidized by WorkSafeBC.
The service is available to full-time and part-time employees, and to temporary employees who’ve logged at least 1,820 hours. It's currently in Richmond only, but will be extended as Kids & Company opens daycare facilities in other communities where WorkSafeBC has offices.
Kids & Company was selected as the corporate daycare provider because the company is highly reputable and provides flexible options. Also, the company has committed to growing with the needs of our employees, and expanding their facilities if demand warrants. The partnership is a 5-year pilot and will be reviewed in the third year to ensure it is meeting the needs of the employees and the organization.
 Says Val Molloy, senior manager of Safety, Health and Wellness at WorkSafeBC, "It’s all part of our commitment to helping employees achieve a better work-life balance."
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