FEBRUARY 2024 WAREHOUSE AND LOADING DOCK SAFETY RADIUS PEOPLE: UPDATING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION CANADA CARTAGE EMPLOYEE RECIPE CONTEST DID YOU KNOW…
Operations Manager Mark Jenkin, for our Spray Lakes account in Alberta, took this photo of our truck and driver hauling a full load in a winter wonderland.
IT ALL BEGINS WITH SAFETY
WAREHOUSE AND LOADING DOCK SAFETY People working in warehouses and on loading docks face many risks. Being careful and aware of what's happening around you is important. This is especially true when operating near people driving forklifts or using other equipment to move things around. Here are some key safety tips for these kinds of jobs: Keep the warehouse floors clean, dry, and in good shape. Ensure things are stored safely, throw away garbage, and clean up spills quickly. To avoid falling, walk, don't run. Don't play around. Stay away from the edges of the docks and wear strong, non-slip shoes. When working with trucks, block the wheels to stop them from moving. Be careful of carbon monoxide (a harmful gas), and load and unload things safely. Be careful when lifting and using forklifts, hand trucks, or pallet jacks. If you need help, ask for it. Pay attention to other vehicles, people, and objects around you. Don't get distracted. Let forklifts go first, and wear the proper safety gear.
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RADIUS PEOPLE: TAX FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE THIS MONTH Again, this year, employees will be able to obtain their tax forms via Radius People. This will eliminate any possible administrative and mailing delays that can result from distributing paper T4s. Please ensure you have set up your Radius People account online to access your forms. First-time log-ins should be done by visiting www.radiuspeople.ca from a desktop computer to set up your account. (Note: do not access it from the mobile app if you have never logged in and set up your account. You can access it from the app only after the initial set-up on a desktop computer). Employees will be notified when the tax forms are available for download. If you have any issues, please get in touch with your manager, supervisor, or local HR team member.
THE BEAVER WINTER 2024 EDITION DISTRIBUTED ACROSS CANADA The semi-annual print edition of our employee newsletter, The Beaver, will be sent across the country in the first week of February. Office and warehouse employees will receive copies from their local Human Resources group, while drivers will receive their copies via mail to their home addresses. We also send the print version of The Beaver to retired employees of Canada Cartage. Many of our former co-workers had asked to receive a copy to stay in touch with their old company. If you don’t receive The Beaver, please contact your local Human Resources department for a copy, and if you are a driver, please confirm your home mailing address with HR so that we ensure you receive future editions.
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RADIUS PEOPLE: UPDATING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION It's important to keep HR up-to-date with your personal information. Keeping your personal information up-to-date with your human resources (HR) team is crucial for several reasons: 1. Benefits and Legal Compliance: Changes in your marital status can affect benefits like health insurance, tax deductions, and retirement plans. HR needs this information to manage your benefits correctly and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Accurate contact details are required, like your home address, personal email address, and preferred personal phone number. 2. Emergency Situations: Your emergency contact information is vital in case of an unforeseen event at work where someone needs to be contacted on your behalf. Without up-to-date details, it might be difficult for the company to reach your personal contacts quickly in an emergency. Up-to-date information reduces errors and delays in HR operations. It ensures seamless communication, correct benefits administration, effective emergency response, accurate payroll processing, and overall efficient HR management. Not sure how to update your information? Click here to go to Radius Hub for guides on how to revise your information. You can also contact your local HR team for assistance and guidance.
CANADA CARTAGE EMPLOYEE RECIPE CONTEST We are thrilled to announce the Canada Cartage Cookbook Contest! Share your favourite recipes, from appetizers to desserts. We will turn your submitted recipes into the Canada Cartage Cookbook. The final book will be available in PDF format for everyone to download for free. However, we encourage a voluntary donation for each download, with 100% of these proceeds going to local food banks. Donations are our way of giving back to the community while enjoying many delightful dishes. Every participant who submits a recipe will receive a small token of gratitude. Each submission also enters you into a draw to win a set of high-end pots and pans - a perfect addition to any kitchen! The contest is open to all Canada Cartage employees. Submit your delicious recipes by March 31, 2024. To submit your recipe, visit https://www.canadacartage.com/recipe-contest/ WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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WELLNESS CORNER
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEART February is a special month for taking care of your heart. It's Heart and Stroke Awareness Month in Canada. Heart diseases are common and are the second biggest reason people die in Canada after cancer. About 2.6 million adults in Canada have this heart problem. But the good news is that you can avoid most heart diseases and strokes by living a healthy life. What you eat is super important for your health. Making healthier choices every day can help lower the chance of getting heart disease and strokes. Staying active is also good for your heart and brain. People who are inactive are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Regular exercise is great for your heart, brain, muscles, bones, and even your mood. There are many ways to exercise, no matter your health situation. You can try gentle exercises like walking, tai chi, yoga, Pilates, swimming, or other activities like rowing, using an elliptical machine, or biking. These activities are good for keeping your heart healthy.
DID YOU KNOW… For the 8th year in a row, Canada Cartage has been named one of "Canada's Best Employers" for 2024 by Forbes and analytics firm Statistica. But did you also know that Canada Cartage has won a multitude of other awards… including: Trucking HR Top Fleet Employer (8X winner) Home Depot Carrier of the Year (5X winner) Coca-Cola Carrier of the Year (4X winner) Safeway Top Performer Award (2X winner) Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity doTerra Fulfillment Center of the Year Shoppers Drug Mart Carrier of the Year Praxair Top Safety Performer Purolator Western Canada Service Award EcoLab 3PL Partner of the Year Award Clarios Innovation Award We truly are an award-winning company, and that's no exaggeration!
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GET CONNECTED
SWIPE RIGHT SAFELY: NAVIGATING ONLINE DATING WITHOUT FALLING FOR SCAMS Online dating, using apps such as Tinder, Bumble, or OK Cupid, is a popular way to meet people. But being careful is important because some people use these sites to trick others. They create fake profiles to build trust and then ask for money. Here are some suggestions to stay safe: Never send money to someone you've met online who you’ve never met in person. Scammers are good at pretending to be someone else and might ask for money using sad stories or other excuses. Be wary if someone you meet online doesn't want to meet in person. They might use excuses like personal emergencies or being away on business. If they keep avoiding meeting up, it could be a sign they're not who they say they are. Watch out if someone wants to move your chat off the dating site to email or messaging apps. This could be a scammer trying to get more personal information from you. Remember, while online dating can be a great way to meet people, keeping your personal information safe should always be your top priority. By following these tips, you can enjoy dating online without putting yourself at risk.
VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER Cory Thorn, Director of Operations, Western Canada, CCLS (Canada Cartage Logistics Solutions) Paul Nelson, Branch Manager, CCLS, Winnipeg, Manitoba Melissa Marques, Customer Service Rep, CCLS, Winnipeg, Manitoba I just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your support in working with us! Paul and Melissa have done such an amazing job working with Bhavna on a daily basis! Furthermore, being able to add a second shift has allowed us to expand our business with you. You guys have done a wonderful job servicing Volume Freight and I just wanted to send out a note saying thank you for all of your help and outstanding service! Chris Fedorchuk – President, Volume Freight
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HOT JOBS
EMPLOYEE VOICE: WE'RE LISTENING
We have several open positions across Canada. We invite you to share these roles with your friends and networks who might be interested in these positions.
Have questions, comments or concerns? Do you have any ideas or suggestions to help us improve the business? Maybe you have a work-related challenge that you need help resolving? We want to hear from you.
For a listing of all open positions, visit www.drivecanadacartage.com Application Analyst Mississauga & Calgary Responsibilities for this role will be to manage and fix daily issues with our warehouse software, like the Warehouse Management System, customer web portal, and shipping tools. They are the main contact for tech and business staff and will be an expert on these applications, also helping with related projects. The software includes both customized third-party systems and ones we've made ourselves.
Submit them confidentially to our Employee Voice program email at employeevoice@canadacartage.com. All emails received are held in confidence and will not be made public without your permission.
APPLY HERE Warehouse Team Lead I Winnipeg The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for safety, efficiency, quality, inventory accuracy and customer service. Guiding warehouse team members and working according to operational action plans specific to receiving, warehousing and shipping product consistent with company service and cost objectives. APPLY HERE
When you see a team member doing great work, let them know by sending them a thank you card or certificate. Each quarter, a team in each region reviews all submissions and recognizes those who have gone "Above and Beyond" to receive a $50.00 gift certificate. Each winner is also eligible for the President's Award in January. You can email your recognition, along with the reason why you nominated the recipient and the values they demonstrated, to recognition@canadacartage.com, or online at www.canadacartage.com/truenorth
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Level III Bois-Des-Filion, Quebec The Level III Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in identifying, attracting and hiring top talent for executive positions to drive our organization's success in the industry trucking and logistics. Primary responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, developing and implementing recruiting strategies, and recruiting candidates through various channels. You will also be responsible for conducting pre-screenings, assessing candidates and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. APPLY HERE
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TRUE NORTH NOMINEES The following employees received True North nominations from their peers for demonstrating our core values. Congratulations to all of our nominees, and thank you for being great ambassadors for Canada Cartage.
London, Ontario Dispatcher Deberah Manser was presented with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company’s values.
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Safety and Compliance Manager David Rose, left, presented Company Driver Derek Simmonds, right, with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. David and Derek work out of our Calgary terminal.
Senior Manager of Operations Doug Walton, left, presented Senior Human Resources Manager Tricia Stefanuik, right, with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Doug and Tricia work out of our Edmonton terminal in Alberta. WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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Account Coordinator Mahekdeep Judge, left, and Senior Operations Manager Rob Gill, right, presented Account Coordinator Rose McAllister, middle, with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Mahekdeep, Rob and Rose work out of our Edmonton terminal in Alberta.
Operations Supervisor Tony Armenti presented Company Driver Rodney Besner with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Tony and Rodney work at our Seaway Express terminal in Cornwall, Ontario. WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Warehouse Worker Seth Lynch was awarded a True North Above & Beyond Quarterly award.
Talent Acquisition Manager Sandra Niemeyer, left, presented Talent Acquisition Specialist Gurleen Kaur Salaria, right, with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Sandra works out of our Edmonton terminal, and Gurleen works out of our Calgary terminal in Alberta. WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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Regina, Saskatchewan Company Driver Travis Kleinfelder was awarded a True North Above & Beyond Quarterly award.
Dispatcher Sukhchain Singh Sidhu was presented with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Sukchain works out of our Brampton, Ontario terminal. WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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London, Ontario Terminal Manager Dawn Monti, left, presented Safety and Compliance Supervisor Akhilesh Kapur, right, with a True North certificate for demonstrating our company's values. Akhilesh works out of our Mississauga, Ontario terminal.
PHOTO GALLERY
Senior Operations Manager Rob Gill, left, Safety Compliance Supervisor - Cryogenics Western Canada Ronald Hansen, right, presented Company Driver Jim Waldron, middle, with a Driver of the Month Award. Rob, Ronald and Jim are based in our Edmonton, Alberta terminal. WWW. C ANADACARTAGE.COM
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Edmonton Company Driver Gareth Sheffield received a Driver of the Month Award.
Regina, Saskatchewan Company Driver Don Skolney celebrated his retirement from Canada Cartage after 29 years of service.
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In December, our National recruiting team came together for a team meeting and celebrated team members December birthdays. Birthday celebrators from left to right are Stephanie Coish, Mississauga, Ontario, Gurleen Kaur Salaria, Edmonton, Alberta, and Lynda O'Meara, Mississauga, Ontario.
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