Career Bridge

[Kate16]

это интервью для доступа в программу... на этом интервью надо доказать, что ты подходишь - то есть есть опыт, дипломы оценены и в Канаде меньше 3 лет + английский на достаточном уровне... дальше, если все нормально, они объяснят как пользоваться их базой данных для поиска интерншип - то есть попросту дадут пароль и логин...

Теперь надо подумать, какие вопросы им можно задать.

можно попробовать поговорить насчет своего резюме и кавер леттер - но это как повезет, зависит от того, насколько интервьюер толковый и разбирается в той области, где Вы ищете работу... когда меня интервьюировали, это было организовано таким образом, чтобы они могли принять решение о принятии на программу, а не для того, чтобы я могла получить совет... то есть мне кажется, что если нужен совсет по составлению резюме-прохождению интервью, то это надо отдельно записываться и разговаривать...

[Александр1]

Задача интервьюирущего- проверить соответствие аппликанта входным требованиям программы (всё по письму, как они написали). И ответить на вопросы аппликанта, связанные с прохождением прогаммы. Вряд ли чем он еще поможет. Если вы найдете работу- стажировку, то получите доступ к своему контракту с CarrerEdge и паре других документов, описывающих условия вашей работы.

От меня- спросите, пожалуйста, если человек зарегистрировался (прошел интервью- получил доступ), скажем, через 2 года и 11 месяцев после въезда в Канаду (регистрирут до 3х лет), как долго он сможет искать стажировку- один только месяц или пока не найдет(бессрочно?) . Или, в для вашего случая- ограничен ли по времени ваш поиск?

[Lili4ka]

Александр1, спасибо за информацию и вопрос! Меня тоже интересует, какова максимальная продолжительность поиска места.

У меня к Вам вопрос - прошедший в программу соискатель подписывает контракт с CareerBridge? Каковы обязательства обеих сторон? Что эа два других документа, какие права и обязанности они прописывают? Можно в личку.

Спасибо заранее!

[Александр1]

CONTRACT:


September 23, 2010

Personal and Confidential

<address>

Dear Alexandr:

Re: Career Bridge Internship Position

I am pleased to offer you an internship through Career Edge Organization.

Your internship with OPS - Ministry of Education (the "Host Organization") as GIS Developer will commence on, April 19, 2010 and will continue for 6 months, ending on October 15, 2010 (the "Term"). The Host Organization has assigned <name> to act as your mentor (the "Coach").

During the Term you will receive a monthly stipend of $2,500.00 , less required deductions, and will be paid semi-monthly through direct deposit. Please complete the payform available on the web site and fax a copy of a void cheque so we can begin your pay. Please note that if your Start date falls within a pay period, your stipend will be calculated on a per-diem basis. As an Intern of Career Edge Organization, you will be entitled to 5 days of vacation time with pay to be taken as arranged with your Coach/Supervisor directly. This vacation time will be pro-rated during the term of the internship.

All Career Edge Organization Interns will be covered by the appropriate provincial workers' compensation agency.

In consultation with the Host Organization, Career Edge Organization may terminate your internship at any time during the Term for cause without notice, or payment of stipend or continuation of benefits in lieu of notice. In all other cases, in consultation with the Host Organization Career Edge Organization may terminate your employment with two (2) weeks’ notice.

If you wish to withdraw from your internship, you must provide both the Host Organization and Career Edge Organization with two (2) weeks’ written notice.

Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices and Health and Safety Handbook

The Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices, available in your internship administration section on the website, outlines the internship guidelines. This document has also been signed and agreed upon by your Host Organization.

The Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook, also available in the internship administration section on the website, provides important health and safety information applicable to your internship and related workplace environment as well as your rights as a worker under the Ontario Health and Safety Act.

By signing this Contract, you are agreeing to abide by the Code of Conduct's terms and conditions and acknowledging receipt of the Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook.

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If you have any questions with respect to your internship with Career Edge Organization, either prior to signing this agreement or at any time during your internship, contact Career Edge Organization at (416) 977-EDGE (3343) or 1-888-507-EDGE (3343).

If you choose to accept this internship with Career Edge Organization, you are also certifying that you are eligible to work in Canada, have not previously been a Career Edge Organization Intern, and understand that you are entitled to only one internship with Career Edge Organization, regardless of outcome.

To confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions of the internship, please sign and return one copy of this letter to Career Edge Organization BY FAX (416) 977-4090 within three (3) business days of the date of this letter.


Yours sincerely,


Anne Lamont
President & CEO, Career Edge Organization

ACCEPTANCE

I, __________________________, understood and hereby voluntarily accept the foregoing terms as well as the terms and conditions of the Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices and acknowledge receipt of the Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook.

______________________________ ______________________________
Date Signature



Please provide emergency contact information below:Name: _________________________

Relationship: _________________________
Address: _________________________
_________________________
Phone: (_____) _____ - __________

[Александр1]

CODE OF CONDUCT AND WORKPLACE PRACTICES


INTRODUCTION
The Host Organization agrees to comply with the following Code of Conduct and Workplace
Practices as a minimum standard governing the implementation of the following three Career Edge
Organization paid internship programs: Career Edge, for recent graduates from Canadian colleges
and universities; Ability Edge, for recent graduates from Canadian colleges and universities, with
who have self-declared disabilities; and Career Bridge, for internationally qualified professionals
recently immigrated to Canada.
In general, the Host Organization must:
i. not discriminate in the selection, training, transfer, lay-off, discharge, discipline or
treatment of Interns on any ground prohibited by law; and
ii. be committed to observing the provisions of applicable legislation including, but not
limited to, legislation respecting human rights and occupational health and safety.


1. INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES
Internships should be both challenging and meaningful, allowing Interns to gain general paid work
experience and develop specific career-related skills.

2. COACHES AND EVALUATIONS
The Host Organization will provide a Coach for the Intern who may or may not be the Intern’s direct
supervisor. The Coach’s main purpose is to provide support to the Intern and to help the Intern
reach goals established by both the Coach and Intern at the beginning of the internship.

Continual feedback should be given to the Intern and it is the Coach’s responsibility to ensure this
feedback takes place. This will occur both informally on an on-going basis and through formal
appraisals mid-way through the internship and at the conclusion of the internship. At the
commencement of the internship, the Coach and/or Supervisor should meet with the Intern to
identify their joint expectations and the basis on which the Intern will be evaluated.

3. FREEDOM FROM HARASSMENT
Each Intern is entitled to work in an environment that is free from verbal, physical or sexual
harassment as defined by the applicable legislation and the Host Organization must make every
reasonable effort to ensure that this is the case. The Host Organization will ensure prompt
investigation and documentation of all allegations of harassment.

Harassment may occur in a variety of ways and may, in some circumstances, be unintentional.
Regardless of intent, such conduct is not acceptable.

Complaints of harassment should be reported to the Intern’s Coach and to Career Edge
Organization. The confidentiality of the Intern alleging harassment will be maintained, with the
exception that the Intern’s name may be disclosed if it is necessary for the purpose of the
investigation or for taking of disciplinary action.

Any Intern who is found to have harassed another individual will be subject to disciplinary action
including, but not limited to, removal from the program.
COACHES AND EVALUATIONS
The Host Organization will provide a Coach for the Intern who may or may not be the Intern’s direct
supervisor. The Coach’s main purpose is to provide support to the Intern and to help the Intern
reach goals established by both the Coach and Intern at the beginning of the internship.

4. PERSONAL CONDUCT OF INTERNS
All Interns are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not deter from the safe and
efficient operation of the Host Organization. As well, all Interns must:
i. comply with all rules and regulations of the Host Organization;
ii. use materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
iii. ensure that their own welfare and the welfare of others is not jeopardized by the use of
drugs or alcohol.

It is a condition of this Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices that the Intern will not disclose any
information relating to the private or confidential affairs of a Host Organization to any person other
than for the Host Organization’s purposes, and will not, either during the internship or at any time
thereafter, use for their own purposes, any information or secrets the Intern may acquire in relation
to the business of the Host Organization.

Some Host Organizations have separate non-disclosure/confidentiality and/or intellectual property
agreements, which Interns may be required to sign and abide by if requested by the Host
Organization. In addition, the Host Organization may at its sole expense require Interns to be
bonded, to have a criminal record check or other additional qualifications. Interns must meet the
qualifications of the Host Organization to be eligible for the internship. The Host Organization agrees
to advise the Intern candidate prior to the acceptance of an internship of any additional
requirements for qualification.

HEALTH & SAFETY
5.
The health and safety of interns is a shared responsibility of Career Edge Organization, the Host
Organization and the Interns. Career Edge Organization will provide Interns with an Intern Health
and Safety Handbook which will outline their rights under health and safety legislation, including the
right to refuse work that they perceive as dangerous, without fear of reprisal.


Host Organizations are responsible for complying with their applicable health and safety legislation.
As such, they will ensure all workplace related health and safety policies for its own employees are
applied and appropriately communicated to the Intern and that Interns working on their sites comply
with the applicable health and safety legislation. In addition, to prevent work-related injuries, Host
Organizations shall provide Interns with appropriate health and safety orientation and training
specific to their workplace, including the identification of any potential hazards and how to avoid
them.

Interns should understand their rights under health and safety legislation. Each Intern should
participate in health and safety orientation and training provided by the Host Organization and be
knowledgeable about the information supplied by Career Edge Organization. Each Intern will ensure
that he or she carefully and fully observes and complies with all safety and health regulations.

Interns should report any health and safety concerns, accidents or occupational illnesses to their
coach/supervisor, as well as Career Edge Organization. The Host Organization will ensure timely
reporting of any work related injuries or occupational illnesses involving the Intern to Career Edge
Organization in order for Career Edge Organization to comply with its reporting requirements under
health and safety legislation.


6. ABSENCES
Absences, other than as specified below, will be dealt with according to the policy of the Host
Organization. If there is a mandatory time off (e.g., a shut-down), the Intern should be given the
option of taking his or her vacation and/or time off without pay. An Intern may request, in writing, a
leave of absence without pay if the leave is needed for a good reason and does not interfere with the
Intern’s development in his or her position or the Host Organization’s reasonable requirements.
When an Intern requests a leave due to an emergency, the Host Organization will grant the leave, if
possible, even if the Intern did not request it in writing.

Interns will be paid for the occasional sick day and for short-term disabilities for up to ten (10)
working days by Career Edge Organization; the Host Organization will report such absences to
Career Edge Organization. The Intern will provide a doctor’s certificate to the Host Organization for
illnesses exceeding three (3) consecutive days. An Intern who is absent without approval for more
than three (3) consecutive days or who is repeatedly absent for one or more days must be reported
to Career Edge Organization by the Host Organization.

From time to time, Interns may attend professional development sessions associated with the Career
Edge Organization programs. While every effort will be made to schedule these sessions outside of
normal working hours, the Host Organization agrees to make reasonable efforts to allow the Intern
to attend these sessions as scheduled by Career Edge Organization during the course of the
internship.

Given reasonable advance notice, the Host Organization agrees to permit the Intern reasonable time
off for the purpose of job interviews during the last quarter of the internship.

COMPENSATION (STIPEND )
7.
Career Edge Organization will compensate the Intern (semi-monthly) for the duration of the
internship at the stipend rate stipulated in the Career Edge Organization Employment Contract.

8. HOURS OF WORK
The normal required work shift generally lasts eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week.
This may vary, but in no case will the Intern’s attendance at a Host Organization be less than thirty-
five (35) or more than the regular hours as set out in applicable provincial legislation (i.e. forty-four
(44) hours per week in the Province of Ontario). Should any Intern have a claim to overtime pay
under any applicable employment standards statute or regulation, Career Edge Organization will pay
such overtime and the Host Organization shall reimburse Career Edge Organization in respect of any
such claim.

9.
STATUTORY /RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY S
As holidays vary from province to province, the holidays to be observed, as days off with pay, will be
based on practices of the Host Organization but, at a minimum, must be in accordance with
applicable legislation.

VACATIONS WITH PAY
10.
The Intern will be entitled to a vacation in accordance with his or her Employment Contract (generally 2 weeks per year pro-rated over the length of the internship). The scheduling of such time will be with
the approval of the Host Organization. Should an Intern have a legitimate claim for vacation pay at the
end of the internship as the result of unused vacation, Career Edge Organization will pay the
corresponding amount to the Intern and the Host Organization shall reimburse Career Edge
Organization for the amount of vacation pay paid to the Intern.

BE NEFITS
11.All Career Edge Organization Interns will be covered by the appropriate workers’ compensation
agency paid by Career Edge Organization. As well, Career Edge Organization will pay the employer
share of all applicable payroll taxes on behalf of the Intern. Career Edge Organization does not offer
any additional benefits.

12.
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
Career Edge Organization oversees payroll remittances that are based on accurate and timely
information provided by the Host Organization and the Intern. Career Edge Organization reserves
the right to make appropriate financial adjustments for errors and/or omissions caused by
incomplete, inaccurate or untimely information.

LABOUR DISPUTE AND/OR WORK DISRUPTION
13.
In the event of a labour dispute or work disruption, Career Edge Organization and the Host
Organization will work together to determine the appropriate course of action to be taken with
respect to active and pending internships.


NOTE : Career Edge Organization reserves the right to modify and amend the contents of the
Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices from time to time, in whole or in part.
Career Edge Organization will provide notification of any such changes.

[Александр1]

Health and Safety Handbook

________________________________________________________

This Health and Safety Handbook is intended to be a reference guide during
your employment with Career Edge Organization. Please carry it with you during
your internship and consult it regularly as it contains valuable health and safety
information crucial to avoiding occupational injuries and illnesses during the
term of your internship.

Career Edge Organization is committed to:

• taking all reasonable measures to ensure the prevention and elimination of
occupational injuries and illnesses;
• ensuring that all interns work in safe and healthy workplaces;
• meeting and exceeding all applicable provincially and federally legislated
health and safety requirements; and
• ensuring that organizations that host our interns (the “Host Organization”)
are working as partners to further the cause of health and safety of interns in
Safety is a Shared Responsibility:
The health and safety of interns is a shared responsibility of Career Edge
Organization, the Host Organization and the Interns. Career Edge Organization
has developed this Intern Health and Safety Handbook to outline your (the
Intern) rights as a worker under health and safety legislation, including the right
to refuse work that you perceive as dangerous, without fear of reprisal.

Host Organizations are responsible for complying with their applicable health
and safety legislation. As such, they will ensure all workplace related health and
safety policies for its own employees are applied and appropriately
communicated to you (the Intern) and that you, while working on their sites,
comply with the applicable health and safety policies and legislation. In addition,
to prevent work-related injuries, Host Organizations shall provide Interns with
appropriate health and safety orientation and training specific to their
workplace, including the identification of any potential hazards and how to avoid
them.

An Intern should understand his/her rights under health and safety legislation.
Each Intern should participate in health and safety orientation and training
provided by the Host Organization and be knowledgeable about the information
supplied by Career Edge Organization through this handbook. Each Intern will
ensure that he or she carefully and fully observes and complies with all safety
and health regulations.

It is important that Interns report any health and safety concerns, accidents or
occupational illnesses to their Coach/Manager, as well as Career Edge
Organization. The Host Organization will ensure timely reporting of any work
related injuries or occupational illnesses involving the Intern to Career Edge
Organization in order for Career Edge Organization to comply with its reporting
requirements under health and safety legislation.
Career Edge Organization Occupational Health and Safety Policy:
Career Edge Organization Commits to:
• Providing a safe workplace for all employees as our number one priority
• Facilitating and funding proactive Health and Safety activities related to
wellness, first aid, promotion of safety awareness and accident prevention
through leadership of the Career Edge Organization Joint
Employee/Management Health and Safety Working Committee
• Supporting the integration of recommended and legislated Health and Safety
practices into the daily routine of all employees as well as the performance
management process
• Ensuring all employees understand and accept their individual responsibility
to create and sustain a safe workplace
• Communicating Health and Safety policies. practices and helpful information
effectively and on a timely basis to all employees
• Providing a trained first aid resource in the workplace
• Monitoring and reviewing related policies and procedures regularly and as
required to ensure compliance and to determine good Health and Safety
practices are followed by all employees
• Demonstrating senior management commitment through the prompt
response and review of Committee recommendations proposed as result of
normal inspections, accident investigations and Health and Safety program
evaluations.
Your Rights as a “Worker”
Right to Refuse Work:
• Interns may refuse to carry out a task or operate equipment if it could
endanger their own health and safety, or that of other employees.
• This is a right under provincial and federal Occupational Health and Safety
legislation.
• If you believe you are being directed to do work that is outside of the job as
explained to you by your Coach/Manager or could result in injury to yourself
or others you have the right to refuse work and must contact your Coach and
Career Edge Organization immediately.
Right to Participate:
• Interns have the right to participate in identifying and recommending
solutions to workplace health and safety concerns through participation or
representation on the Joint Health and Safety Committees.

Right to Know:
• Provincial and federal laws state that all workers must be informed about
workplace hazards and trained in workplace health and safety.
• Workplace hazards include but are not limited to the following: toxic
chemicals, poor lighting, working in extreme temperature climate, tools and
machinery, etc.
• Ask your coach or manager if you need more information on workplace
hazards.
Your Responsibilities:
Working safely during your internship in the host organization is extremely
important.
You must:
• Keep your work area tidy and always wear your personal protective
equipment if required as per the nature of your job.
• Promptly report unsafe work conditions to your coach and to the Career Edge
Organization
• Cooperate in any accident investigations
• Always work in a safe manner and do not participate in any actions that
could create unsafe conditions. Example, jokes, horseplay, etc.
• Abstain from using illegal substances or consuming alcohol while at work.
Substance/alcohol use will be cause for immediate dismissal.
• Report for work free from the effects of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others during
the internship.
• Make sure you familiarize yourself with the local emergency procedures.
• Co-operate with your host organization by following all safety rules and
regulations.

• Do not undertake tasks you have not received training for, or that you feel
are unsafe.
• Correctly use work equipment, machinery, substances and personal
protective equipment.
Career Edge Organization’s Responsibilities:
Career Edge Organization will ensure you have a safe and healthy workplace
with adequate supervision from your host organization that is responsible for
your health and safety during the internship. We will ensure you are given
information on safety procedures orientation so that you can carry out your
tasks safely. If there is something you do not understand, ask your coach and
the Career Edge Organization for clarification.
Coach/Manager’s Responsibilities:
Your Coach/Manager should take every reasonable precaution to protect your
health and safety. He or she should inform you of any job hazards and ensure
that you are trained to do your job safely. Your Coach/Manager should also
ensure that you will use the equipment and protective devices properly where
required.
Safety during Internship:
As an intern, always exercise due care while working. Most accidents can be
prevented with proper caution, whether it’s in an office or industrial
environment.
Become familiar with your host organization’s safety procedures and
equipment. All unsafe working conditions must be reported immediately to your
Coach/ Manager and the Career Edge Organization. Make safety a priority in the
work environment.
Protective Clothing and Equipment:
If your job requires you to wear protective clothing and equipment, always
ensure you wear them before starting your work. Protective clothing and
equipment are essential to protect and keep you safe while you work. Please
make sure you know how to wear or use them correctly. Please look after these
items. If they need replacing, inform your Coach/Manager immediately.
Call Career Edge Organization immediately if...
• You are asked to perform a task that was not part of your initial job
description.
• You believe that your working conditions are unsafe.
• You are injured while on assignment.
Accident/Injury Reporting - Requirement:
• Immediately notify the Coach/Manager in your Host organization if you are
hurt, become ill at work or obtain medical attention for a work related
accident.
• Immediately seek first aid or medical attention from a qualified person.
• When reporting an accident remember your employer is Career Edge
Organization.
• Notify Career Edge Organization of your injury immediately. Ask someone
else to notify Career Edge Organization if you are unable to do so.
• A Career Edge Organization staff member will contact you to discuss your
injury and assist you as required.
Reporting Accidents - Procedures:

If you are involved in an accident or near-miss incident, both related to your
internship, it is important that you follow these procedures:
• Report the incident immediately to your Coach/Manager;
• Ensure that the details are entered into the host organization’s accident
book;
• If required, obtain treatment for the injury from a first-aider or appointed
person;
• Contact Career Edge Organization as soon as possible; and
• Keep Career Edge Organization informed of any after-effects of the incident,
including periods of total or partial incapacity for work.
Remember... You should only undertake work after the appropriate training. Do
not undertake any task that you believe is unsafe. If in doubt, stop work and
ask for guidance from your Coach or contact Career Edge Organization.
Disciplinary Action:
Violation of any safety policies will be subject to disciplinary action.

Disciplinary actions include:
(i) verbal warning
(ii) written warning
(iii) termination

The disciplinary action may start at any point in the process, including
termination for just cause, depending on the severity of the behaviour.
General Safety Tips:
• Observe your host organization's safety rules.
• Only operate work equipment that you are authorized and trained to use.
• Do not open more than one drawer on a filing cabinet at a time.
• Always close a drawer fully before opening another.
• Ensure all filing cabinet drawers are closed before walking away.
• Report defective office equipment and furniture to your coach. Do not
attempt to repair it yourself.
• Always watch where you are walking and obey any restricted areas.
• Note the position of Fire Exit routes. Remember, all exits and particularly
Fire Doors must never be blocked, ensuring safe means of escape and
avoiding injury.
• Keep all work areas and floor clear of rubbish and stationery.
A. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System – "WHMIS":
WHMIS provides information on the identification and safe use of hazardous
materials.
All interns who work in proximity to hazardous materials must complete a
generic WHMIS training program provided by the Host Organization. The general
WHMIS awareness and recognition training should provide training to:
(i) identify 8 WHMIS hazardous symbols;
(ii) read two types of hazard labels (supplier labels; workplace labels); and
(iii) understand how to check information contained in Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS)
If you have been asked to work with chemicals and have not had a specific
WHMIS orientation about those chemicals, contact Career Edge Organization
immediately.
B. Musculoskeletal Disorders

Career Edge Organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy working
environment for all interns. In recognition that musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) could be one of the major causes of lost time injury, Career Edge
Organization is committed to minimizing the risk and incidence of MSDs.

What is a MSD?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders affecting muscles,
tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves. They are sometimes called repetitive
strain injuries (RSIs), cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), or sprains and
strains. Musculoskeletal disorders may be caused or aggravated by various risk
factors in the workplace, including repetitive, forceful or awkward movements,
static posture, contact pressure, vibration, etc.
MSDs do not include musculoskeletal disorders that are the direct result of a
sudden, single event involving an external source, e.g., a fall or vehicle
accident.
How does one get a MSD?
• repetitive and heavy lifting
• bending and twisting, repeating an action too frequently
• uncomfortable working position
• exerting too much force
• working too long without breaks
• adverse working environment (e.g. hot, cold)
• psychosocial factors (e.g. high job demands, time pressures and lack of
control)
• not receiving and acting upon reports of symptoms quickly enough
Symptoms of MSD?
Signs of Muscular-Skeletal Disorders
are objective physical findings. Examples
of signs of MSDs include:
• Decreased range of motion
• Decreased grip strength
• Loss of function
• Deformity
• Swelling
• Redness/loss of color
Cramping symptoms of MSDs are physical indications that an employee may be
developing an MSD. Symptoms can vary in their severity depending on the
amount of exposure the employee has had. Often symptoms appear gradually
as muscle fatigue or pain at work that disappears during rest. Usually symptoms
become more severe as exposure continues (e.g., tingling continues when an
employee is at rest, numbness or pain makes it difficult to perform the job, and
finally pain is so severe that the employee is unable to perform physical work
activities). Examples of symptoms MSDs include:
• Numbness
• Burning
• Pain
• Tingling
• Aching
• Stiffness
If you notice any symptoms of MSD related to the work performed in your
internship, contact your coach/manager and Career Edge Organization
immediately.
their workplaces.

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How to prevent MSDs?
A general tip to prevent MSD is to take regular breaks, do warm up physical
exercises, and have good posture when working.
C. Ergonomic Hazards
Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to
the musculoskeletal system of the worker. Examples of musculoskeletal injuries
include tennis elbow (an inflammation of a tendon in the elbow) and carpal
tunnel syndrome (a condition affecting the hand and wrist). Ergonomic hazards
include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes,
and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly
designed workstations, tools, and equipment.
The four main ergonomic hazard factors are force, posture, repetition and
duration are:
• Force is generated by muscles to lift, lower, push, pull or hold objects.
When the amount of force required for a job or task is more than the muscles
can handle, there is the risk of injury.

• Posture is the position of the different parts of the body relative to one
another. The more extreme, awkward or unnatural the posture, the greater
the risk of injury to muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves.
• Repetition is the number of times an action or body motion is performed
over a given time period. Jobs that require repetitive motion increase the
stress to the muscles and tendons because of fatigue and wear-and-tear.
• Duration is the length of time a worker is exposed to any ergonomic hazard.
Even though a movement or activity may be fairly comfortable, the duration
of the task over a long period can lead to injury.

Other ergonomic hazard factors are contact stress, vibration, temperature, work
organization and work methods.
Ergonomic Work Station Tips:
Work Activities
• Rotate work activities to break up repetitive tasks
• Change positions often to reduce muscle fatigue
• Keep your back and neck straight
• Place documents at the same level and distance as the monitor while keying
• Keep your wrists straight and avoid resting them on any surface while keying
• Focus briefly on distant objects to rest your eyes when reading or working on
a monitor
• Take regular mini-breaks for stretching or moving to improve blood
circulation

Seating Systems
• Adjust your seat pan so that your thighs are approximately parallel to the
floor
• Be sure that your feet rest flat on the floor or on a foot rest
• Adjust your back rest so that your lower back is comfortably supported by
the chair
• Adjust your chair’s armrest so that your shoulders are relaxed and supporte
at the elbow

Work Stations
• Adjust your monitor so that your eyes are even with the top row on the
monitor
• Position your monitor to avoid direct, bright light above, in front or behind
you
• Position frequently used tools and supplies within easy reach
• Arrange your desk to position the keyboard and mouse comfortably
• Adjust your keyboard and mouse to keep your shoulders relaxed, upper arms
loose, forearms parallel to the floor and wrists straight while keying
• Use a hands-free head set and position the telephone close to you if you use
it often
Lifting and Carrying Tips:
• Only lift or carry what you can easily manage.
• Get help with anything that you think might be too heavy or awkward to
manage on your own.
• Use trolleys, wheelbarrows, or other appropriate lifting equipment, if these
are available.
• Make sure you can clearly see where you are going.
• Use your whole hand to hold equipment and other items, not just your
fingers.
• If the load is uneven, make sure the heaviest part is closest to your body.
• Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
• Straighten your knees to stand.
D. Workplace Violence and Harassment
Workplace violence means the exercise of physical force by a person against a
worker in a workplace that causes, or could cause, physical injury to the worker;
and/or an attempt to exercise physical force against a worker in a workplace
that could cause physical injury to the worker.

Workplace harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or
conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be
known to be unwelcome.


Workplace violence and harassment includes:
• Threatening behaviour - such as shaking fists, destroying property or
throwing objects.
• Verbal or written threats - any expression of an intent to inflict harm.
• Harassment - any behaviour that demeans, embarrasses, humiliates,
annoys, alarms or verbally abuses a person and that is known or would be
expected to be unwelcome. This includes words, gestures, intimidation,
bullying, or other inappropriate activities.
• Verbal abuse - swearing, insults or condescending language.
• Physical attacks - hitting, shoving, pushing or kicking.
Rumours, swearing, verbal abuse, pranks, arguments, property damage,
vandalism, sabotage, pushing, theft, physical assaults, psychological trauma,
anger-related incidents, rape, arson and murder are all examples of workplace
violence.
Workplace violence is not limited to incidents that occur within a traditional
workplace. Work-related violence can occur at off-site business-related functions
(conferences, trade shows), at social events related to work, in clients' homes or
away from work but resulting from work (a threatening telephone call to your
home from a client).
Workplace Violence Training and Education (on the Job)
Host Organizations are responsible for preventing acts of workplace violence and
harassment against Interns during the term of their internship. Education and
training are an indispensible part of any violence prevention program. The exact
content of training and type of training you will receive from your Host
Organization depends upon the results of their workplace violence hazard
assessment and their workplace-specific prevention program.

Regardless of the specific violence risk assessment of a Host Organization, all
Interns need to understand:

• Their rights and responsibilities under applicable provincial and federal
legislation
• The scope of Host Organization’s workplace violence and risk factors
• Host Organization’s workplace violence and harassment prevention policy
• Host Organization’s procedures and arrangements to minimize or control the
risk of violence
• Safe and appropriate responses to incidents or potential incidents, including
how to obtain assistance
• The correct procedures for reporting, investigating and documenting
incidents or potential incidents
• The follow-up and support services that are available, in the event of a
violent incident.

Intern orientation should include the above mentioned topics related to
workplace violence and harassment. Interns should initiate a discussion with
their Coach if there are any questions related with these topics.

In addition to the orientation on the job, Career Edge Organization’s workplace
violence and harassment policies are applicable to all Interns as its employees

and serve as a reference for workplace violence and harassment. Career Edge
Organization’s violence and harassment policies are as follows:

Career Edge Organization Workplace Violence Policy

The management of Career Edge Organization is committed to the prevention of
acts of workplace violence against its employees, contractors and interns during
their employment. We will take all reasonable necessary steps to protect our
employees from workplace violence.

Workplace violence means the exercise of physical force by a person against a
worker in a workplace that causes, or could cause, physical injury to the worker.
An attempt to exercise physical force against a worker in a workplace that could
cause physical injury to the worker. A statement or behaviour that is reasonable
for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the
worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.

Violence in the workplace is unacceptable from anyone. Everyone is expected to
uphold this policy and to work together to prevent workplace violence.

The Career Edge Organization workplace violence prevention program outlined
in the Handbook implements this policy. It includes a process for employees to
report incidents, or raise concerns.

Every employee, contractor and intern must work in compliance with this policy
and the supporting program. All employees are encouraged to raise any
concerns about workplace and to report any incidents or threats.


Management pledges to investigate and deal with all incidents and complaints of
workplace violence in a timely and fair manner, respecting the privacy of all
concerned to the extent possible.


Career Edge Organization Workplace Harassment Policy

The management of Career Edge Organization is committed to providing a work
environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Workplace harassment will not be tolerated from any person in the workplace.
Everyone in the workplace must be dedicated to preventing workplace
harassment. Employees, contractors and interns are expected to uphold this
policy, and will be held accountable by the employer.

Workplace harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or
conduct against a worker in a workplace – a comment or conduct that is known
or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.

This policy is not intended to limit or constrain the reasonable exercise of
management functions in the workplace including but not limited to ongoing
performance evaluation and initiating disciplinary action against employees as a
result of violation of organization’s policies and procedures.

Employees. contractors and interns are encouraged to report any incidents of
workplace harassment to their managers immediately.

Management will investigate and deal with all concerns, complaints, or incidents
of workplace harassment in a fair and timely manner while respecting
employees’ privacy as much as possible.

Your rights as an Intern
As an Intern, if you believe you are being subject to workplace violence or
threats and you think the work environment is dangerous to yourself or others,
you have the right to refuse work and must contact your host organization
Coach / Manager and Career Edge Organization immediately.
Reporting Workplace Violence and Harassment:
As stated, all incidents of violence and harassment involving you as the Intern
must be reported to your host organization Coach / Manager and Career Edge
Organization immediately. When reporting an incident remember your
employer is Career Edge Organization. The incidents may include verbal or
written harassment, bullying or acts of physical violence. If physical violence or
any other criminal acts may have been committed, notify the police
immediately. Obtain advice from the police regarding which incidents require
immediate reporting.
Reporting Procedure
The report should provide:
• Information about the victim
• Information about the alleged offender
• A description of the interaction or work activity

• Details about the incident, including a description of the incident, the location
of the incident and the outcome
• Information about any witnesses
• Other relevant information (possible contributing factors, relevant events
which preceded the incident, suggested preventive or remedial actions)
After the submission of report, a staff member of Career Edge Organization
will contact you to discuss the incident and assist you as required.
Knowing about the Emergency Response Plan
As an Intern, it is essential that you know about the specific emergency plan of
your Host Organization which clearly outlines how to respond to a serious
incident which is in progress in your workplace or might take place in the future.
A typical emergency plan will include the following information:
• How can the workplace be secured
• knowledge of internal emergency numbers or code words to alert security or
co-workers that urgent help is required.
• Information and knowledge of clear guidelines to follow in emergency
situations.
• Identification of scenarios where you would call for emergency services.
• Knowledge of a detailed evacuation plan and “lock-down” procedures (take
refuge in a secure location) or evacuate your organization.
• Rehearsal of evacuation and lock-down procedures, or any other drills for
specific situations likely to be encountered at your workplace.
• Information about a system to account for the safety of all personnel.

If you have any questions about health and safety including workplace
violence and harassment, please contact Career Edge Organization by
info@careeredge.ca or by phone at 1-888-507-3343. We will
email at
ensure that you have an answer within 1 business day.
To report any workplace incident including violence and harassment
related incidents, please call directly at 1-888-507-3343, extension: 233
and indicate the reason of your call first before reporting the incident.

[Александр1]

Welcome to the Career Edge Organization Internship Administration Section!

Please take the time to carefully read this section, as it outlines the documents and information you need to send us so that we enroll you in our payroll system.
1) Your Internship (Employment) Contract


Your internship contract provides details of your internship position, including the stipend amount, vacation days, duration of internship and the name of the coach assigned to you by your host organization. Once you have read and understood this document please hand-sign and email a scanned copy (info@careeredge.ca) or fax (416-977-4090).

Please review the Code of Conduct & Workplace Practices document and the Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook (links below) BEFORE signing the Career Edge Organization Internship Contract. Please note that by signing the Career Edge Organization Internship Contract, you are agreeing to abide by the Code of Conduct & Workplace Practices document’s terms and conditions and acknowledging receipt of the Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook.

Review, print, sign and email/fax your Internship Contract here.
2) Intern Payroll Form


The payroll form section within this internship administration section allows you to add to your Career Edge Organization intern profile important details like your social security number and your banking information. Career Edge Organization uses this information to process your bi-monthly payroll.

Please click here to review the Career Edge Organization payroll calendar. Please note that if your completed forms and information is not received by the dates indicated in column B of the payroll calendar, your pay for the current period will be rolled over into the next pay period. You do not need to submit the payroll form more than once.

To ensure efficient, accurate and timely processing of your pay, please go to the Payroll Form Section now and complete your payroll form.
3) Void Cheque/Bank Direct Deposit Form


To ensure we have your accurate banking information, please fax (416-977-4090) or email a scanned copy (info@careeredge.ca) of a void Cheque or a direct deposit form (available from your bank) with your internship contract.
4) If your social security number starts with a "9"


If your social insurance number starts with a "9", please fax (416-977-4090) or email us (info@careeredge.ca) a copy of your valid Canadian government issued work permit.

Please note that you are required to renew your work permit and send us a copy of the renewed work permit if your current work permit expires within the stipulated duration of your internship.
5) Tax Forms


Please complete and fax (416-977-4090) or email (info@careeredge.ca) scanned copies of both the Federal and Provincial Personal Tax Credits Return forms. Please note that you must send us the completed forms even if you are not claiming more than the basic amount.

Please note also that if there is a change in your circumstances during your internship period that affect your Personal Tax Credit Return information, you are required to update your both your Federal and Provincial Personal Tax Credit Return forms and send them to us.

Click here for the Federal Personal Tax Credit Return Form (TD 1 Form)*

Download the Provincial Personal Tax Credit Return Form* appropriate for your province on the Canada Revenue Agency website. Quebec residents click here to download the form*

* We require only the Personal Tax Credit Return Forms (not the Worksheets on the Canada Revenue Agency Website)
6) Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices


Please read the Code of Conduct and Workplace Practices document carefully BEFORE signing your internship contract. These documents outline the standards under which you will be expected and contractually obligated to function during the internship.

Click here to review the code of conduct and workplace practices document.
7) Health & Safety Handbook


The Career Edge Organization Health and Safety Handbook, provides important health and safety information applicable to your internship and related workplace environment as well as your rights as a worker under the Ontario Health and Safety Act.

NEW! Intern Health & Safety Handbook (updated June 2010)
Terminating your internship contract prior to the scheduled completion date


If you are planning on terminating your internship or if you are being hired by your host employer prior to the scheduled completion date of your internship, please notify Career Edge Organization and your Coach/Manager at least 2 weeks in advance of your termination.

Your Coach/Manager will also need to submit a termination request on the Career Edge Organization website to complete the internship termination process.

This will help Career Edge Organization ensure that your end-of-internship payroll continues to be administered uninterrupted and accurately.

To inform us of an early termination, or if you have any other payroll-related questions or concerns you may email us at payroll@careeredge.ca.

[Александр1]

Ф-фу...

Объявляю себе благодарность и иду пить молоко за вредность.

[Lili4ka]

Aлександр, действительно большое спасибо Вам!!

Но все эти документы действуют только после того, как претендент ужe не только принят в программу, но и подался и был принят на один из определенных интерншипов, предлагаемых Career Bridge? правильно?

[Александр1]

Да, именно так.

Вы получаете доступ к этим документам после получения интерншипа, когда принявшая вас на стажировку организация проведет своё оформление через Carrer Bridge. Одновременно вам закрывается доступ к вакансиям на сайте.

В моем случае я получил уведомление, что я был принят на стажировку от моего назначенного coach (он спрашивал меня на интервью), и что он начинает оформление, что и было произведено за день- два.

[Lili4ka]

Только что вернулась с pre-screening interview.

Спросили только PR карту и эвалюацию образования. Листок от СМА Онтарио (они как эвалюирующая профессиональная ассоциация, есть в списке Career Bridge), где, помимо перечисления предметов, которые мне зачли, и предметов, которые предстоит сдать, чтобы быть eligible на программу СМА, прошел без вопросов. Интервьюер сказала, что она часто видит эту эвалюацию. Им главное, чтобы там стояло University degree earned, что понимается программой как эквивалент Bachelor's degree.

Вот что я узнала.

Цель программы - снабдить канадским опытом работы тех, у кого его еще нет. Под канадским опытом подразумевается опыт в своей квалифицированной специальности. Программа принимает тех, у кого не более 4 месяцев оплачиваемой работы в Канаде. То есть, если бы у меня в течение трех лет после приземления в Канаде было бы, скажем, 5 месяцев оплачиваемого опыта работы в Канаде, меня бы не взяли в программу. На данный момент считается, что 4 и более месяца работы - это уже канадский опыт.

Мне ответили, что я могу искать интерншип неопределенное количество времени. Программа думает о том, чтобы установить лимиты для времени поиска, но пока лимитов нет. Соответственно, я спросила, если человек приехал в Канаду 2 года и 10 месяцев назад и был принят в программу, то как долго он может искать интерншип. Ответ - неопределенное время, а не 2 месяца.

Интерншипы бывают продолжительностью от 4 до 12мес. Прервать интерншип, если нашел хорошую работу, нельзя, нужно его закончить. До момента принятия предложения о конкретном интерншипе можно, разумеется, отказаться.

Обычно бывает около 30 предложений в системе. Они рекомендуют 2 раза в неделю проверять сайт на обновления.

ну вот вроде все.

[Александр1]

Спасибо за информацию.

Пару дополнениий:

По моим понятиям, прервать интерншип МОЖНО, помоему мне об этом говорили на собеседовании программы, и я где то это видел в документах (контракт?). Вы обязаны при этом предупредить всех за 2 недели до прерывания интерншипа.

Возможно продление интерншипа до максимального срока 12 месяцев по согласию всех сторон. Вашему менеджеру по интерншипу нужно инициировать это, и вполне возможно получить "добро" на это от Программы. Лично знаю такого человека, и слышал об этом от других.

Удачи.

[Lili4ka]

Александр, это хорошо, если можно прервать с предупреждением за 2 недели! Письменное всегда значимее сказанного

[Kate16]

Прервать интерншип, если нашел хорошую работу, нельзя

можно - у нас прерывали. только из программы Career Bridge вылетаешь и другую интерншип искать не сможешь.

продлевать до года тоже можно - у нас продлевали... больше года нет, либо человек уходит, либо берут на постоянную, либо оформляют контракт, но уже не через Career Bridge

[SandraP]

Ребята а через эту программу возможно найти предложения в области Software Testing/ Software Quality Assurance?

[Lili4ka]

Есть одна вакансия SQL Developer в банке, в группе CRDM. *Credit Risk Data Mart team consists of a group of business analysts, testers and a group of developers in total of 20 people and continue to grow* - это я скопировала для понимания структуры рабочей группы.

[SandraP]

Есть одна вакансия SQL Developer в банке, в группе CRDM. *Credit Risk Data Mart team consists of a group of business analysts, testers and a group of developers in total of 20 people and continue to grow* - это я скопировала для понимания структуры рабочей группы.

Огромное спасибо!
К сожалению это не совсем то но будем искать

[Lili4ka]

Sandra, а вот это -

"Candidate Qualifications: The desired candidate will have:

� Some experience (or knowledge of) providing support services in line with Help Desk type functions
� Must be an independent, self-learner that is able to get comfortable with new technology quickly
� Knowledge of Internet Explorer
� Knowledge of Java
� Knowledge of HTML / JSP
� Knowledge of relational databases (SQL), metrics, and report generation
� Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written and oral

Description:
The Project Delivery department of *** Technology Applications Group is looking for a Programmer Analyst to join their dynamic team.

This position works directly with the department�s senior manager, other internal staff, and our off-shore support team. You will be responsible for development and configuration of software from a number of vendors (i.e. IBM Rational, Atlassian, etc.) to meet the immediate needs of project teams. In getting to this end goal, you will need to understand the requirements (both written and verbal), develop and configure software, test your configurations, and train a small number of end users on the system.

The desired candidate will be responsible for:

� Develop a strong understanding of the requriemetns; you will need to gather system requirements from project, department and off-shore stakeholders
� Configure the vendor software (mostly J2EE products � may require some Java, HTML / JSP skills )
� Test your configurations
� Train a small number of end users on the system
� Developing reporting and metrics using SQL database type skills"

[SandraP]

Sandra, а вот это -

"Candidate Qualifications: The desired candidate will have:

� Some experience (or knowledge of) providing support services in line with Help Desk type functions
� Must be an independent, self-learner that is able to get comfortable with new technology quickly
� Knowledge of Internet Explorer
� Knowledge of Java
� Knowledge of HTML / JSP
� Knowledge of relational databases (SQL), metrics, and report generation
� Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written and oral

Description:
The Project Delivery department of *** Technology Applications Group is looking for a Programmer Analyst to join their dynamic team.

This position works directly with the department�s senior manager, other internal staff, and our off-shore support team. You will be responsible for development and configuration of software from a number of vendors (i.e. IBM Rational, Atlassian, etc.) to meet the immediate needs of project teams. In getting to this end goal, you will need to understand the requirements (both written and verbal), develop and configure software, test your configurations, and train a small number of end users on the system.

The desired candidate will be responsible for:

� Develop a strong understanding of the requriemetns; you will need to gather system requirements from project, department and off-shore stakeholders
� Configure the vendor software (mostly J2EE products � may require some Java, HTML / JSP skills )
� Test your configurations
� Train a small number of end users on the system
� Developing reporting and metrics using SQL database type skills"

Спасибо!
К сожалению тоже не то.
Мне подходят позиции где ищут Software QA Engineer, Software Tester, Software QA и вариации.