Please note that the washrooms on the first and second floor of D Cottage at Lakeshore Campus will be closed starting May 15, 2023 for construction upgrades.
The closest alternate washrooms can be found at C and E Cottages.
Washrooms are scheduled to reopen in August 2023.
Thank you for your understanding.
Lakeshore Facilities
Welcome to the monthly series of “Did you know? Helpful HR-related information and best practices.” Every month, there is a Communiqué announcement posted that covers tips, best practices, and general HR-related topics.
This month’s topics include important information about employee well-being and learning resources, keeping contact information updated in the HRMS, and onboarding and mandatory training information.
For future topic ideas, we would like to hear from YOU!
If there is any general HR-related information that you think would be helpful for yourself and/or your colleagues, please email your suggestions to oe@humber.ca.
Well-being Resources and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAFP or EAP)
Did you know employees have access to well-being resources and confidential support?
Through Humber’s provider, TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), employees can access well-being resources on a variety of topic areas such as health and well-being, career and workplace, financial security, and life events. To access these resources, visit the Work Health Life website and search for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning.
The Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP, commonly referred to as EAP) provides confidential counselling support for a wide range of challenging life events including:
Full-time employees can access EFAP by visiting the Work Health Life website, search for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, and use the contact information on the right side of the page.
Part-time and contract employees who require counselling support are asked to contact their manager or HR Business Partner.
Employee Learning Resources
Did you know that Humber College provides a variety of learning opportunities to support the continuous development of employees?
Graduate Assistance Program (GAP)
Tuition assistance is available to employees looking to pursue post-secondary degrees, Masters degrees or Doctoral degrees at an accredited post-secondary institution. Funding under this program is for a maximum of four (4) years for each individual program up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per fiscal year.
Applications are being accepted for the Graduate Assistance Program until June 9, 2023. For further details, please refer to the following: Graduate Assistance Program (GAP) - 2023 Call for Applications.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Humber College’s Tuition Assistance Program provides financial assistance for certificate, diploma, degree, doctoral programs and/or professional association courses completed via an accredited post-secondary institution or professional association.
For further information about eligibility and how to apply, visit the Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarships website.
Updating Contact and Emergency Information
Did you know that updating your contact information on the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) ensures that you receive necessary employee communications from Humber College and key family members are reachable in the instance of an emergency?
Updating your contact information
Keeping contact information updated within HRMS ensures that important information, such as T4 Statements, is received. For step-by-step instructions to update your contact information, please refer to the Add or Update Contact and Address Information HRMS Knowledge Base (KB) article.
Updating emergency contact information
In an emergency, it is important that the College know who to contact and inform in such an instance. For step-by-step instructions to update your emergency contact information, please refer to the Add or Update Family or Emergency Contacts HRMS Knowledge Base (KB) article.
Onboarding New Employees
Did you know that onboarding employees effectively ensures that they have the resources necessary to do their job, and helps to ensure they are paid on time?
Access to resources and timely compensation are key to the employee experience. The checklists below assist new employees and managers in completing required onboarding steps:
Employee Onboarding Checklists:
Manager’s Onboarding Checklists:
Mandatory Employee Training
Did you know that completing mandatory training helps employees ensure they are aware of the policies, procedures, and expectations of Humber College?
To review the list of mandatory trainings, please refer to the following Training Checklists:
If you have any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre. Tune in next month for more helpful HR-related information.
Thank you for participating in our Emergency Preparedness Week Contest. Remember, if you answer all five questions correctly, you will be entered to win an emergency car kit.
Today’s tip: Do you know about Humber’s emergency response procedures for various types of emergencies? Did you know that the Department of Public Safety offers training on various safety procedures including active attacker, general emergency preparedness, de-escalation techniques, RAD Training, etc. Learn about the training sessions offered by Public Safety.
The winner be announced on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Good luck!
Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management
EP Week Contest Day 4 Answer
The Canadian Armed Forces
Lambton County ON, December 12-14, 2010.
A severe winter storm caused severe road closures including London Line and Highway 402 in Lambton County. A county emergency was declared on December 13. The next day on December 14, a snow streamer accompanied by heavy winds swept through the region creating a hazard for drivers on the road. In total, there were approximately over 625 people stranded on area roads who had to be rescued and taken to warming centres.
The “lake effect”—a climate phenomenon that can generate narrow bands of intense snow—can cause visibility to go from clear to zero in seconds, wreaking havoc of biblical proportions along a 30-kilometre stretch of the highway. Two hundred tractor-trailers and more than a hundred cars were stuck in deep snow, prompting Lambton County officials to declare a state of emergency.
The majority of stranded drivers were trapped in their vehicles for up to six hours meaning that many people were forced to spend the night in their vehicles. Other travelers were rescued from their buried cars, having gone without food, medication or warm clothing for 48 hours. Others sought shelter along the highway, where local homeowners didn’t hesitate to welcome strangers in need.
The Canadian Armed Forces used two Griffin helicopters to assist the Ontario Provincial Police in rescuing 237 motorists stranded in their vehicles along Highway 402. One officer received a minor injury while trying to reach stranded motorists and one man was found dead from exposure to the elements.
From cybersecurity to sustainable culinary arts, learn how Humber Experts have been making news recently.
Media Relations has worked with several of our Humber Experts in various departments and faculties to help them share their work and expertise with the media.
We’ve had tremendous success with many of our experts featured on television, radio, and in print and digital publications.
Here are some examples:
Humber Cultural Hub – Full feature
The Etobicoke Guardian came on-site to see the new Humber Cultural Hub under construction. They interviewed Guillermo Acostsa, senior dean of the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, who spoke about what the Hub will mean for culture in the city and the transformative power of art and education. Scott Valens, director of Capital Development, outlined all the aspects of the new build including sustainability targets, and future classrooms.
Humber Cultural Hub - Sustainability
SustainableBIZ Canada interviewed Scott Valens, director of Capital Development, to discuss the Humber Cultural Hub. He provided insights on the construction along with the sustainability features of the new building.
Humber’s Centre for Skilled Trades
Phillip Stubbs, Director of Academic Programs took the Etobicoke Guardian on a tour of the Humber Centre for skilled trades. They published two articles: One showing photos of students in action welding, grinding metal, and running wires along with a Millwright student using a metal lathe. In the second article, Stubbs spoke about the buildings and programs.
‘Laugh Attack’ on W5
CTV W5 visited a stand-up comedy class to delve into the sensitive topic of the "political correctness" of comedy. The segment, starting at 17:23., features insightful interviews with both students and staff about offensive material, jokes about minorities, and the difference between "punching up" versus "punching down." The segment also includes appearances from Martha Chaves and Andrew Clark, professors in the Comedy program.
Trustworthiness of TikTok
A study was released showing TikTok was the least trustworthy app for Canadians. Francis Syms, associate dean and Cybersecurity professor, talked about increased regulation, national security and freedom, and the collection of data. He appeared on Global News and Trending Now on CHCH.
Russian Hackers
Francis Syms spoke live on CP24 to provide his expert insights on the escalating trend of cyber threats in Canada, some of which involve Russian hackers. He broke down different types of attacks and what they mean for companies and the government.
Tax Scams
Francis Syms wrote an opinion piece for the Etobicoke Guardian to provide warnings and insights about tax scams during tax season.
Nordstrom Leaving Canada
Bruce Sinclair, associate dean of Business Marketing Fashion and Beauty, gave insight on why Nordstrom is leaving Canada. His commentary appeared on the CTV National News website, along with Trending Now on CHCH News.
Luxury Fashion
Bruce Sinclair appeared on CBC Radio to discuss how fashion reflects the time we live in. He went on to explain the history of understated dressing during times of economic uncertainty, such as recessions.
Mississauga lifts ban on retail Cannabis stores
Daniel Bear, professor in the Criminal Justice program, appeared on Trending Now on CHCH to talk about the benefits of having legal retail stores in municipalities, access to cannabis, issues with an illicit market, job creation, and cannabis research.
Sustainable Culinary
Shona Chalmers, Sustainable Culinary Professor, appeared on CP24 Breakfast Live in studio to share her insights on food waste, storing leftovers, and creative plant-based ideas. Professor Chalmers also took the opportunity to discuss the vital skills and knowledge that she imparts to her students in the classroom.
Pharmacy industry
Sandra Gerges, Pharmacy Technician and professor, spoke on Trending Now on CHCH about laws surrounding sending prescriptions across the border, access to information on medication, and drug costs.
Funeral Director Program
Jeff Caldwell from the Funeral Services program appeared on CBC Radio Canada to talk about the critical shortage of funeral directors in Ontario and spoke about enrollment at Humber. Additionally, he was prominently featured in the 'career' section of the Toronto Sun
(see attached PDF), where he elaborated on the program's diverse offerings and highlighted that graduates would possess the skills to open a funeral home in their respective communities upon completion of the program.
Hospitality Labour shortage
Kristy Adams, professor in Hospitality and Tourism Management, appeared on CP24 Live to discuss a major labour shortage in the hospitality sector and how Humber helps to bridge the gap.
Humber College Accessibility Courses
The Conversation published information on a study conducted by professors Philip Burge and Josephine Massuca. The study found that connecting faculty with a learning specialist and disability councillors was key to supporting greater implementation of universal design.
Please reach out to Media Relations & External Communications Specialist Sylvie Lendvay (sylvie.lendvay@humber.ca) if you have any unique story ideas that would be of interest to the media.
The President’s Awards are a proud tradition of recognizing excellence among Humber faculty and staff. The call for nominations for the 2023 President’s Awards is now open.
Humber has had many extraordinary achievements over the past year and employees who have contributed above and beyond should be recognized and honoured. Please consider the award categories and nominate employees who have consistently demonstrated outstanding work and support for Humber’s core values, goals, and/or innovation; or who repeatedly enhance Humber's reputation through their outstanding service delivery.
The award categories include the following:
Visit the President’s Awards website for details of the award categories and learn more about submitting a compelling award nomination.
Nomination deadline: June 9, 2023
Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.
The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty to assist with the Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is taking place from Tuesday, June 13 to Friday, June 16 at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) - North Building. The full schedule can be found on the Humber Communiqué. Duties may include gowning, directional, and Convocation Hall support.
There are three shifts available and you may sign up for one or more shifts:
If you are interested in working Convocation, please fill out the request form by Friday, May 19.
Please ensure you obtain approval from your manager if you would like to assist with Convocation during your regularly scheduled shift. We appreciate any support during Humber's Convocation to make it memorable for our graduates and guests.
Check out some of the latest CCBI and Humber Galleries updates in our May newsletter.
Thank you for participating in our Emergency Preparedness Week Contest. Remember, if you answer all five questions correctly, you will be entered to win an emergency car kit.
View the answer to yesterday’s question.
Today’s tip: Are you aware of Humber’s Active Attacker response and training? Learn about Humber’s Run Hide Defend response to active attacker and what you can do to help keep yourself and others safe.
The winner be announced on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Good luck!
Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management
Abstract submission: https://humber.ca/tifa/call-proposals
Contact: tifa@humber.ca
Submission deadline: May 28, 2023
Conference date: September 29-30
Conference fee: Waived for Humber faculty (includes registration, some meals, snacks, and a reception)
Location: The Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Key West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Hosts: Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Humber College, and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)
Keynote Speaker: Billy-Ray Belcourt
Billy-Ray Belcourt is a writer and academic from the Driftpile Cree Nation. He is an Assistant Professor in the School of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of four books: This Wound is a World, NDN Coping Mechanisms: Notes from the Field, A History of My Brief Body, and A Minor Chorus.
Call for Proposals:
“The formation of a diaspora could be articulated as the quintessential journey into becoming; a process marked by incessant regoupings, recreations, and reiteration. Together these stressed actions strive to open up new spaces of discursive and performative postcolonial consciousness.” - Okwui Enwezor (Nigerian poet, art historian, and curator: 1963-2019)
At COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Tuvalu’s foreign minister Simon Kofe delivered a pre-recorded address to the delegates standing behind a podium knee-deep in water to highlight the rapid effects climate change is having on his country. The island nation of Tuvalu, located in the South Pacific, is just over four metres above sea level. It’s been predicted that as soon as 30 years from now, the country will be completely submerged, leaving its population of about 11,000 without a home. They would be part of a predicted 200 million environmental refugees that could exist within the next 30 years.
When we think of displacement and diaspora, we often think of refugees displaced by war and imperialism, but our conception of these terms is growing, particularly as we face increasingly bleak environmental outlooks, but the very idea of what it means to be displaced and to be part of a diaspora is changing as well. According to UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, at the beginning of 2022, of the 89 million people displaced worldwide, over 53 million people were internally displaced, meaning despite being separated from their homelands, they have not crossed a border to find refuge. In settler colonial states like Canada, there is also a growing understanding of the effects of Indigenous displacement (historic and ongoing) and an increasing understanding of urban Indigenous communities as forming a diaspora as well.
This conference seeks to explore displacement and the concept of diaspora through an interdisciplinary lens. Whether due to war, colonialism, or environmental deterioration, we are seeking analyses of the causes of displacement, and we want to hear stories from and about the diaspora. Whether it be studies of diasporic literature, analyses of environmentally-influenced migration, or glimpses into what it means to be part of a digital diaspora, we are seeking to have our understanding of the terms diaspora and displacement challenged and reshaped.
Themes/Topics:
Our conference committee welcomes individual presentation proposals of 300 words, and panel proposals (three people max) of 900 words, based on any of the above themes. This will be the ninth annual Humber@TIFA interdisciplinary conference held by Humber College’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), one of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world. TIFA is located at the Harbourfront Centre, one of downtown Toronto’s major cultural and artistic venues.
Submit your proposal and a brief bio online by May 28, 2023.
Humber’s Self-Service Password Reset Tool gives faculty, staff and students the ability to reset their password without needing to contact or visit the Tech Zone and can be done from any device, at any time, and from any location.
To use this service, you will first need to enrol by providing a current mobile phone number and/or alternate email address. Everyone with a Humber Outlook email can enrol in self-service password reset and utilize the tool to reset or change their password.
Follow the steps below:
If you’ve forgotten your password, check out the SSPR tutorial video on how to recover your password.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please contact the IT Support Centre, 416.675.6622 x8888, humber.ca/techtalk (24x7 live chat) or Tech Zone for drop-in support - North, Lakeshore and IGS campus Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
