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The Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council invites you to join us for the first ever NS TOURISM LABOUR MARKET FORUM.

Spend a virtual afternoon with Industry Leaders, Subject Experts and a Keynote Speaker, as we address REBUILDING THE NOVA SCOTIA WORKFORCE.

Coming out of the pandemic we have a great opportunity to do things differently.  The Tourism Sector has been the hardest hit - rebuilding will be a journey.  Labour continues to be the number one priority and innovation will be critical to our success.  

Part I of the Labour Market Forum has been developed to inform, to educate and to inspire.  We do hope you will take part, either on your own, or in a group viewing with staff and colleagues.

On behalf of NSTHRC Staff, and Labour Market Forum Co-Chairs Beatrice Stutz and Scott Travis, we look forward to seeing you on ZOOM on February 23rd.  Thankyou.

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What Can You Do Today - Best Practices Panel

Industry Leaders' Perspective and Insights on Rebuilding for 2022 and Beyond

About Our Panelists...

Philip Mondor - For more than 30 years, Philip has worked with labour market stakeholders across Canada and abroad including foreign governments, pan-global organizations, Canadian and non-Canadian businesses, and various education and training bodies. His work spans over 15 industrial sectors and in 11 countries, with most of his career focused on the tourism industry.  Philip is an industry representative to the Deputy Minister’s Advisory Council, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Currently, he is an advisory member of the Labour Market Information Council and the Future Skills Centre Research Advisory Board. Philip is the recipient of Ryerson’s Ted Roger’s Industry Award, 2020.

Tracey Kalimeris - A senior human resource leader with a passion for the hospitality industry.  She has held senior leadership roles both within hotel operations and at the corporate level. She spent several years as a Professor of Human Resources. In her current role Tracey provides strategic direction and has oversight for Hotel Talent & Culture Operations across Accor’s North & Central America portfolio. Tracey holds a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University and is recognized as a Certified HR Leader with the Canadian Human Resource Professional Association. She sits on the Policy Advisory Board of the University of Guelph HFTM School and is Board Member with Tourism HR Canada.

Patrick Wallace - Owner of Trout Point Lodge, NS’s premier Luxury Wilderness Resort. With his wife Pamela, Patrick is responsible for strategy, marketing, people and operations. Since taking over in 2018, Trout Point Lodge has grown its business, developed a loyal and engaged social media following, extended its season into the winter months, and grown its top-notch team.  Patrick spent more than 20 years in general management, sales, marketing and operations in the technology hardware and medical electronics industries. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a BA from the University of Ottawa, and a diploma in Korean Language studies from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.

Employment Insurance Policy and Reforms

An Information Session with the Commissioner for Employers

Ms. Healey is an award-winning chamber executive with 20 years of strategic and innovative leadership as a champion for business. From 2008 to 2020, she was the chief executive officer of the St. John’s Board of Trade, where she helped businesses succeed through advocacy work at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Prior to that, Ms. Healey served as the executive director of an industry sector association dedicated to growing the hospitality and tourism industry. Ms. Healey has served on the Board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union, was a past president of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, and a past director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, where she was named Executive of the Year in 2018. Ms. Healey completed the Director’s Education Program from the Rotman School of Management and has achieved the designation of ICD.D. She is currently pursuing an Executive MBA from the University of Fredericton and continues serving on not for profit boards including the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (NL).

Human Resource Realities - Attracting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce, Post-COVID

Keynote Speaker:  Eddie LeMoine

Check out the above video Clip for a Message from Eddie LeMoine

Keynote Address
Many employers have changed the way they work, and as we come out of the pandemic, employers and employees will look for a new normal. What will that look like for you? One thing is for sure; it will never go back to the way it was before the pandemic. Employers and employees will need to adapt to the new reality in the job market. Research shows exciting trends that will undoubtedly impact the tourism industry as we come out of the pandemic. 
Join Eddie LeMoine as he guides you through the trends in the employment sector and why the old ways of managing people may not work in the future.

Are you ready for the next shortage and price hike? It's not housing or lumber. The next shortage will be human capital, which will be widespread and felt by every business sector. As the competition heats up for human capital, the old ways of attracting employees to join new employers will be virtual perks, benefits and compensation. In addition, many employers will see the globe as their recruitment opportunities; you now will have to compete against your local competition for people and places like New York, The UK, or Brazil. 

We are heading into some very challenging times regarding the Canadian employment market. Eddie will help you understand today's employment challenges and how to be best prepared for a successful future. In this session, you will discover:
•    The trends that will impact the labour market this year and beyond
•    The introduction of a hybrid workplace
•    Why employee engagement is critical to employee attraction, retention and productivity
•    Reasons why people join, stay and leave their employers
•    The three steps to engaging a winning team 

About Eddie 
Eddie is a Canadian-born international author, seminar leader and corporate trainer. He is a sought-after resource for both government and corporate clients. Eddie easily connects with—and motivates—audiences worldwide through his inspiring stories, great sense of humour, and genuine care for people. Eddie's unprecedented success is due to his powerful ability to close the gap between business results and personal development. He inspires greatness in corporations by encouraging excellence in individuals. Not only a successful professional speaker, his career experience as a seasoned business executive quickly builds credibility for his topics as he can personally relate business success stories and lessons learned throughout his 40 plus years of experience. Eddie is an authority on changing demographics, diversity, performance development and productivity improvement. He specializes in leadership, employee engagement, employee attraction/retention, resilience, and success psychology. 

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