At the conclusion of IFDM 2016, a Joint Statement on Disability Management was released entitled “Disability Management 2030: Towards an Inclusive, Barrier-Free and Sustainable Society”. This Joint Statement can be read here:
IFDM 2016 Joint-Statement on Disability Management
News & Events
New Appointments to Board of Governors
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) is very pleased to announce three new appointments to its Board of Governors: Former Manitoba Premier and Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) National President Mark Hancock, and Special Advisor to the President and CEO and Vice President Workplace Health & Safety Services for the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Steve Jackson. Here is more on their leadership expertise and how each of their notable professional backgrounds and passionate commitment to workplace health and safety will bring insightful perspective to our Board.
To view the official press release: New Board Appointments
Recognizing Professional Excellence in the Re/integration of Persons with Disabilities
High quality education leading to professional certification and increased job opportunities across Canada and around the world. Full story
New Appointments to Board of Governors and Academic Council
New appointments have been made to the Board of Governors and Academic Council for Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences. For details, please refer to press release: New Board Appointments
Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner Jody Thomas Appointed Deputy Minister Champion for PCU-WHS
The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) is pleased to announce that Ms. Jody Thomas, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard has been appointed the Deputy Minister University Champion for PCU-WHS.
PCU-WHS Hires First Summer Student
Recently the Canadian Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, together with the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce and Labour, announced that 77,000 jobs have been approved for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program this year.
PCU-WHS is most fortunate in that one of those jobs has been approved for the University and we are very pleased to introduce our summer student, Sarah, with this short release.
Ken Neumann, USW Canadian National Director Recognized
Ken Neumann, USW Canadian National Director was recently recognized for his leadership role in the establishment of the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences. Please click on the following link to view the PCU-WHS newsletter.
USW approves Resolution re RTW Programs
The United Steelworkers endorsed a Resolution at its National Policy Conference re RTW / Disability Prevention Programs
The United Steelworkers (USW), the largest private sector union in North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 800,000 members continent-wide, endorsed a Resolution at its National Policy Conference on April 7 in Montreal, calling on the union to “recognize and support the value in pursuing meaningful, effective, confidential and joint workplace Return to Work / Disability Prevention Programs,” including full and equal participation by the union, the injured worker and medical caregivers during the return to work process with employers. The media release can be viewed at:
http://www.usw.ca/news/media-centre/releases/2016/return-to-work-programs-a-priority
Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC, Founding Chancellor of PCU-WHS
Interview with the Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC
Installation Ceremony
The Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC, installed as Chancellor of PCU-WHS
PCU-WHS was honoured to host the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of British Columbia, who delivered the oath of office.
Photo L to R: Dean Winsor, Vice President Human Resources, Teck Resources Ltd., and Co-Chair of PCU-WHS; Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC; Wolfgang Zimmermann, OBC, President, PCU-WHS; the Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC, Chancellor of PCU-WHS; and Ken Neumann, Canadian National Director, United Steelworkers and Co-Chair of PCU-WHS.
To view the montage of photos from the installation event held December 17, 2015 in Vancouver, please click: Installation Event
To view the video of the installation ceremony please click the following link
Installation Ceremony
The Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC, introduced in Port Alberni as founding Chancellor of PCU-WHS
Photo L to R: Scott Fraser, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim; Gillian Trumper, former MLA; Honourable Wayne G. Wouters, PC; Mike Ruttan, Mayor Port Alberni; Gord Johns, MP Courtenay-Alberni; Wolfgang Zimmermann, President, PCU-WHS
New Appointments at PCU-WHS
The following appointments have been made at PCU-WHS:
March 2016 – Deborah C. Poff, PhD has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Provost Continue reading New Appointments at PCU-WHS
Education in Return to Work / Disability Management yields significant career opportunities
PCU-WHS Hosts First Onsite Academic Course
WHDM 409 – The Changing Nature of Work: Implications for the field and practice of Disability Management is being delivered as an intensive three-day, 1.5 credit course in collaboration with key selected guest speakers. View full article
Western Forest Products Contribution to PCU-WHS
The Board of Governors of PCU-WHS are pleased to announce that Western Forest Products has provided a significant contribution enabling the University to commence development work on additional degrees. Continue reading Western Forest Products Contribution to PCU-WHS
HRPA, NIDMAR and PCU-WHS partner to help employers build accessible workplaces
The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has partnered with NIDMAR and PCU-WHS to provide its members access to workplace disability management assessment tools and educational resources to help establish effective disability management programs in Ontario workplaces. The following is a link to the Canadian NewsWire article: HRPA, NIDMAR and PCU-WHS
Major Funding Announcement
Realize Your Potential at Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences
Realize Your Potential at Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS)
Getting acquainted with Canada’s newest University, this introductory video provides a brief overview of PCU-WHS including perspectives of relevant stakeholders.
The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) is a non-profit, special-purpose university headquartered in Port Alberni, British Columbia, and established through an act of the provincial legislature.
Study and research focus on the conditions and means through which the health and safety, work capacity and well-being of people in the workplace are enhanced, maintained, supported or diminished. An interdisciplinary approach is applied to the fields of disability management, occupational health and safety, wellness promotion, human resources management, and vocational rehabilitation, among others.
Wolfgang Zimmermann receives USW award
The United Steelworkers presented Wolfgang Zimmermann, President of PCU-WHS and Executive Director of NIDMAR, with the J.William Lloyd Award. This award is given to an individual or organization from outside the union for outstanding contributions to health, safety or environment. The following is a link to the video acceptance of this award: Wolfgang Zimmermann receives USW award
Managing a flexible workforce calls for certification
Continuing education and professional certification becomes a critical support for practitioners working in the complex field of disability management and return to work.