Human Resources committee  We have three levels. It's really determined by the customer. Some are dry, where alcohol is not permitted. Some are what we call damp, where alcohol is allowed in the room. For some we have full-service bars, which are highly monitored and highly restricted. There are limited ho

Human Resources committee  The company does offer apprenticeship opportunities. The person would have to complete their probationary period, show an interest in that particular trade, and then go through the internal process. Of course because of apprenticeship requirements we are limited on how many appre

Human Resources committee  Yes, absolutely, they are the three key messages that I wanted to bring. In Alberta and on the prairies, the smallest first nation in Alberta has under 100 members, and the largest has over 14,000. So the capabilities of those two groups are completely different, and their needs

Human Resources committee  It is. It's so easy to slip back. In three months the financial aspect of having a full-time job in a remote site kicks in. Everything is provided for the employee, and after three months the family gets used to having new boots, new coats, and being off social assistance and hav

Human Resources committee  There's also housekeeping.

Human Resources committee  Yes. We have no grade 12 hiring requirement so for someone with no education or experience, and we've hired many, we start them off at $20 per hour. On top of that they receive $4 an hour that goes into an RRSP fund beginning at hour 1. All benefits such as medical, dental, eyegl

Human Resources committee  Industry too has training initiatives that can provide opportunities for many aboriginal people. In some cases, these training initiatives, such as apprenticeship training, require a funding commitment over three or perhaps four years. Long-term training programs with ASETS holde

Human Resources committee  Thank you for inviting PTI Group to make this presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. I am director of aboriginal employment strategies with the PTI Group. I'd like to