HR - News & Events - Concordia University tag:www.concordia.ca,2011-09-28:/hr-news/22 2011-09-28T17:05:14Z hr/news-eventshttp://feedburner.google.comDominique Michaud joins Concordia as associate director of research developmenttag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3692012-05-17T14:53:32Z2012-05-17T14:53:32ZDominique Michaud joins Concordia as associate director of research developmentConcordia University Administrator brings wealth of experience to Concordia


Concordia’s Interim Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, Graham Carr and Justin Powlowski, interim associate vice-president, strategy and operations, and interim director, Office of Research, are pleased to announce the appointment of Dominique Michaud as the new associate director, research development, in Concordia’s Office of Research.

“Dominique brings a wealth of experience in research services,” Carr says. “Her expertise in developing and establishing research strategies, as well as identifying and developing research proposals and major collaborative research initiatives, will be a great asset as Concordia continues to build its research capacity. Dominique is well connected to the research administration community and granting agencies in Quebec.”

Michaud is currently president of the Association des administratrices et des administrateurs de recherche universitaire du Québec.

In 1991, Michaud, who holds an MA in Linguistics, was named coordinator of the Centre interuniversitaire d’analyse du discours et de sociocritique des textes at the Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM). In 1997, she joined UQAM’s Service de la recherche et de la création and served as their institutional liaison for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et culture.


Related links:]]> Holidays and summer hours schedule for 2012-2013 now availabletag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3672012-05-10T14:12:38Z2012-05-14T14:33:16ZHolidays and summer hours schedule for 2012-2013 now availableConcordia University
Concordia’s Human Resources department has issued the calendar of university holidays for the 2012-13 year:
  • St-Jean Baptiste Day: Monday, June 25, 2012
  • Canada Day: Monday, July 2, 2012
  • Labour Day: Monday, September 3, 2012
  • Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 8, 2012
  • Holiday period: Friday, December 21, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to Wednesday, January 2, 2013, inclusively
  • President's Day: Friday, February 22, 2013
  • Good Friday: March 29, 2013
  • Easter Monday: April 1, 2013
  • Victoria Day: Monday, May 20, 2013


As in previous years, Concordia’s President’s Executive Group recommends, where feasible, that offices close at 1:00 p.m. on the following Fridays, from June 4 to August 7, 2012:

  • Friday, June 8
  • Friday, June 15
  • Friday, June 22
  • Friday, June 29
  • Friday, July 6
  • Friday, July 13
  • Friday, July 20
  • Friday, July 27
  • Friday, August 3
  • Friday, August 10

Managers of units, which provide essential support services and cannot close on Fridays should make arrangements to provide their employees with equivalent time away from work, in accordance with operational requirements, university policies and applicable contractual agreements.

During the summer period, the following services will be provided at regular hours: university security, accounting and restricted funds, financial services, the FOFA Gallery and Fine Arts Supply Store, facilities management at the thermal central, as well as instructional and information technology services (IITS) machine room, service desk and cinemas (depending on booking schedule).

Best wishes to all Concordia faculty and staff for a safe and enjoyable summer.

Related links:
Official policy on summer hours]]> Brad Tucker appointed associate vice-president, Student and Enrolment Servicestag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3682012-05-17T14:43:25Z2012-05-17T14:45:08ZBrad Tucker appointed associate vice-president, Student and Enrolment ServicesConcordia University The incoming associate vice-president will provide leadership and direction to Student and Enrolment Services


Concordia’s Vice-President, Services, Roger Côté, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Tucker to the position of associate vice-president, Student and Enrolment Services, for a five-year term, commencing June 1, 2012.

Tucker has been supporting Concordia’a academic mission since 2001 in a range of consulting and managerial roles, serving most recently as the director of Institutional Planning and Analysis (and as its executive director since 2011). Prior to that, he was research coordinator at the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance and senior analyst for academic planning for the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs.

"As AVP, Brad’s duties will be significant, involving complex and interdependent strategic and operational issues,” says Côté. “In addition to planning and oversight responsibilities, he will lead Student and Enrolment Services to ensure the university remains responsive to evolving student and institutional needs. I am very pleased that we will be benefiting from his wealth of experience.”

In his new role, Tucker assumes the leadership role for a number of departments, including the Financial Aid and Awards Office, Recreation and Athletics, Health Services, Residence Life, Counselling and Development, the Dean of Students Office, Advocacy and Support Services (International Students Office, Access Centre for Students with Disabilities, Centre for Native Education), Student Recruitment, Admission Services, Government Reporting, Enrolment Analysis, Exams/Scheduling/Registration, as well as the office of the University Registrar.

“This is a very exciting challenge,” says Tucker. “I look forward to working with the talented team already in place and also to collaborating with colleagues in the academic sector in support of the university’s strategic framework and academic plan.”

Overseeing appromixately 250 full-time staff and an operating budget of $18 million, the incoming AVP will also lead the development and oversee the implementation of services, programs and policies for the sector.

With a distinguished record of service on the Boards of numerous committees and organizations, including a well-established reputation with the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, Tucker has operated in a wide range of settings and organizational roles.

“My initial focus will be on overall service: bringing in the best possible practices and technological developments to improve our capacity to meet the needs of the student body,” continues Tucker. “These services and programs play a key role in the educational experience of students and support their success from both academic and personal growth perspectives.”

Tucker has published numerous articles on student engagement and developmental learning and holds advanced degrees in musicology and music (MM and Cand. Phil, Indiana University-Bloomington) and a BM (Idaho State University). He was a visiting lecturer at the University of Missouri—Columbia and directed statewide school improvement evaluations there prior to his tenure at Concordia.


Related links:]]> 2012 Learning and Development calendar launch for Concordia employeestag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3642012-04-16T10:15:01Z2012-04-16T10:17:21Z2012 Learning and Development calendar launch for Concordia employeesConcordia University Courses and workshops available on a wide range of topics for managers and staff

Anna Michetti, executive director Employment and Organizational Effectiveness with Concordia’s Human resources Department, is especially pleased with the new 2012 Learning and Development calendar. “We are taking professional development to another level,” says Michetti, “This calendar was designed to respond to the many needs identified by our managers and staff.”

2012 also marks the inauguration of a new Leadership Portfolio specifically geared to managers. This well-rounded program of 10 courses supports an approach to effective leadership skills that will enhance a manager’s ability to lead, mentor, develop and mobilize their employees. Managers can take as many courses as they like within the program, depending on their interests and needs.

The portfolio is segmented into three main areas of study:
  • Improving tactical management skills
  • Mobilizing teams
  • Managing contextually (complexity managing skills)

A new line of courses designed for managers and staff is also being offered with a focus on improving customer service, transitioning to retirement and various administrative skills.

Other popular courses from the 2011 curriculum, on topics such as effective group dynamics, embracing diversity and communication skills, have been brought back this year to provide more of our employees the opportunity to benefit from these courses.

Beginning in mid-April, and continuing throughout the year, these courses and workshops will be offered at various intervals to allow employees the opportunity to attend courses that are most relevant and important to them. Look for more information on the NOW news and events section of concordia.ca.

“This is a great opportunity for our employees to develop themselves professionally, as these courses are offered at no cost to the employee, plus they are able to interact with their colleagues across Concordia,” said Michetti. “This is a significant investment by the university to develop our managers and staff, which is why it is important for employees who register for the courses to attend.”

Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. A cancellation policy applies when an employee registers for a course but does not attend.

For questions, comments or suggestions email training@concordia.ca

Related links:
Learning and Development Calendar
http://www.concordia.ca/hr/training-development/calendar/

How to enroll and cancellation policy
http://www.concordia.ca/hr/training-development/workshops/]]> Important information about federal tax returnstag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3652012-04-25T09:27:40Z2012-05-01T11:54:08ZImportant information about federal tax returnsConcordia University
In February 2012, Concordia University provided the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with two tax files for its employees; an original and an amended file. While both files are currently active with the CRA, Concordia has been waiting, for quite some time, for the CRA to remove the original file from their system.

Concordia has been in frequent contact with the CRA and has been assured that Concordia employees should not encounter difficulties when filing their federal tax returns as a result of the duplicate file; however, isolated incidents have been identified by some employees. Provincial tax returns are not affected.

If Concordia employees encounter an issue when filing federal tax returns, support is available from the HR payroll specialist. To this end, employees should email payroll@concordia.cawith the name and phone number of the CRA specialist managing the employee file and a Concordia payroll professional will facilitate support, where possible.

The university regrets this situation and has taken steps to ensure it does not recur.]]> TRAC Income Tax statements delayedtag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3612012-03-08T13:36:21Z2012-03-08T13:44:36ZTRAC Income Tax statements delayedConcordia University Electronic version will be available by Monday March 12, 2012


Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, regrettably there has been a delay in producing the 2011 tax slips for teaching and research assistants who are members of TRAC.

The system issues have been identified and corrected. The tax statements will be issued and mailed to employees Friday March 9, 2012. They will also be available on the Concordia portal as of Monday, March 12.

To view a copy of your 2011 tax slips, simply log into myconcordia.ca and select the following:
  • Faculty & Staff Services

  • Employee Self-Service

  • Tax slips

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may have caused.

For further information, contact payroll@concordia.ca]]> Income Tax Statements Comingtag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3592012-02-28T16:06:43Z2012-03-08T13:42:01ZIncome Tax Statements ComingConcordia University Electronic version will be available in the coming days


The 2011 income tax statements (T4s, T4As and Relevé1s) will be sent to all Concordia employees on February 29, 2012.

Within the coming days, the electronic version of the 2011 income tax statements will be available on the portal myconcordia.ca.

To view a copy of your 2011 tax slips, simply log into the portal and select the following:
  • Faculty & Staff Services

  • Employee Self-Service

  • Tax slips

For further information, contact payroll@concordia.ca]]> Les relevés d’impôts arriventtag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3602012-02-28T16:07:02Z2012-03-01T10:07:01ZLes relevés d’impôts arriventConcordia University La version électronique sera disponible sous peu



Les relevés d’impôt pour 2011 (T4, T4A et Relevé 1) seront envoyés à tous les employé(e)s le 29 février 2012.

Dans les jours qui suivent, la version électronique des relevés d’impôt pour 2011 sera disponible sur le portail myconcordia.ca.

Afin d’accéder à vos relevés d’impôts 2011, veuillez simplement entrer votre netname ainsi que votre mot de passe et suivez les étapes ci-dessous :
  • Faculty & Staff Services

  • Employee Self-Service

  • Tax slips

Pour plus d’information, contactez payroll@concordia.ca]]> Is stress a factor in your life?tag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3632012-03-23T14:36:57Z2012-04-05T12:40:13ZIs stress a factor in your life?Concordia University Discover techniques to help you cope with stress

Experiencing stress has been linked to a variety of negative consequences, including disturbed sleep, heart disease, obesity, mental health problems, decreased academic performance and back pain — to name a few.

Join us for a short workshop where participants will learn the causes and signs of stress, and how it affects the body. A variety of effective stress management techniques will be presented, as well as recommendations for healthy living that reduces a person’s vulnerability to stress

Stress Management: A Practical Guide
Date:Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time:From 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location:EV Building (1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.) Room EV002.184

While the workshops are free, space is limited and registration is first come, first served basis.

To view the Learning and Development Calendar and find out how to register, visit the HR web page.


For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact training@concordia.ca.]]> ACTION REQUIRED: Participate in the Workforce Surveytag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3622012-03-19T09:25:51Z2012-03-21T15:36:09ZACTION REQUIRED: Participate in the Workforce SurveyConcordia University For a chance to win an iPAD and other prizes

Concordia has been championing the achievement of employment equity to ensure equality and fairness in the workplace. That is why we are conducting a short workforce survey, which is available online on the employee portal in my empath. In fact, Concordia is required to achieve a 75 per cent response rate for this survey to meet Quebec and federal government obligations. In order to meet this rate, we need your help.

Win an iPad, iPod Touch and other prizes: Employees who have previously answered a workforce survey at Concordia, regardless of the format, will automatically be entered into the draw for prizes

The draw will take place April 30, 2012. Winners will notified by email. Act fast to win!

Complete this two-minute survey today to enter the draw for one of four prizes and assist us in collecting crucial data necessary for the university’s employment equity policies.

How to access the survey and automatically register to win:
  • Go to MyConcordia in the upper right corner of the Concordia website
    Type in your netname and password
  • See article in the portal entitled Participate in the workforce survey, chance to win an iPAD
  • Clicking on the link in the article will lead to My Empath where the workforce survey is located
  • Scroll over the survey name to access and then click modify and save when you have completed

All survey responses will remain confidential. Employees who choose not to complete the survey are asked to click on the button “I do not wish to complete this questionnaire” within the survey, as this is still counted as a response.

If you have any questions, please send an email to eesurvey@concordia.ca]]> Renewal of Benefits Planstag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3582012-01-09T14:41:35Z2012-01-13T16:03:05ZRenewal of Benefits PlansConcordia University No change in rates for health, dental and vision plans

Annual renewal of plans sees no rate increases and a premium holiday.


The annual review of Concordia’s health, dental and vision plans by the Concordia Employee Benefits Committee of the Board of Governors results in good news.

The 2011 rates paid for the plan remain unchanged for 2012: No rate increase.

Full details of the premium holidays, and about the plans, are available on the Human Resources site. Be sure to choose the notice that applies to the plan held.


For general questions, contact Benefits Services at 514-848-2424, ext. 3666 or by email at benefits@concordia.ca. Questions about claims may be directed to Desjardins Financial
Security at 1-866-526-7566.


Related links:]]> Agreement in principle reached between Concordia and CUCEPTFUtag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3572011-12-16T16:41:08Z2011-12-16T16:41:08ZAgreement in principle reached between Concordia and CUCEPTFUConcordia University
Details of the agreement remain confidential until they have been submitted to the union membership for ratification and the Board of Governors for approval.

“After much hard work on the part of everyone at the table, we are very pleased to have reached a successful conclusion to this round of bargaining and look forward to presenting the proposed new collective agreement to our members in January,” says Brenda Grant, CUCEPTFU President. “Interest-based bargaining has worked well for our group and we hope to continue this practice in future negotiations.”

“Both parties worked very hard to reach a common understanding on the issues,” says Bram Freedman, Vice-President, Institutional Relations and Secretary-General. “We are extremely pleased to have reached a settlement that is fair and sustainable in the context of the university’s financial situation. I would like to highlight the efforts of both the university bargaining team composed of Maurice René de Cotret, Executive Director, Employee Relations and Chief Negotiator and John Dickson along with CUPCEPTFU’s bargaining team, led by Brenda Grant, President and Chief Negotiator along with Perry Shearwood and Mary-Lee Wholey.”]]> New savings option available for Concordia employeestag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3562011-11-30T14:23:19Z2011-12-01T14:16:05ZNew savings option available for Concordia employeesConcordia University FONDACTION savings plan offered by the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN.)

Similar savings options are already available for employees with both Great-West Life and with the Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec through the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses (FTQ) du Québec.

Each of these plans offer tax savings at source. To learn more about these options, or participate in any of these plans, please refer to the websites below for more information, or contact Kimiko Kudo, Manager of Pension and Benefits or Gerry Jones, Director of Payroll Services.

Investing your money is an important financial and personal decision. Concordia is pleased to make available savings options to employees; however, you are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of an investment, retirement, financial or tax specialist for help in your financial planning for retirement or in evaluating your current situation.


Information Concordia University Great-West Life Group RRSP:
http://www.concordia.ca/hr/benefits/group-rsp/

Information about the FONDACTION:
http://www.fondaction.com/?cat=42

Information the Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec
http://www.fondsftq.com/en/Accueil.aspx


Kimiko KudoGerry Jones
Manager, Pension and Benefits Director, Payroll Services
kimiko.kudo@concordia.ca gerry.jones@concordia.ca
514-848.2424 ext. 3661 514-848.2424 ext. 4961
]]> Call for Nominations – Evaluation Committee for the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairstag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3542011-11-25T14:46:52Z2011-11-30T14:37:00ZCall for Nominations – Evaluation Committee for the Provost and Vice-President, Academic AffairsConcordia University TO: ALL CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY PERMANENT FULL-TIME OR PERMANENT PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF FROM THE UNITS REPORTING TO THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. FROM: Carolina Willsher
Associate Vice-President
Human Resources DATE: Friday, November 25, 2011 RE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR
THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
At its meeting of November 17, 2011, the Board of Governors established an Evaluation Committee for the Dean of Engineering and Computer Science. This committee was established in accordance with the provisions set out in the Evaluation Procedure for Senior Academic Administrators and for the President and Vice -Chancellor prior to the expiry of their first mandate (Policy BD-8). Below is the link to Policy BD-8:

http://www.concordia.ca/vpirsg/documents/policies/BD-8.pdf

The composition of the Evaluation Committee for the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs requires one (1) administrative and support staff member from the Units reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs. The incumbent for this committee is nominated in accordance with the Electoral College Policy.

Therefore, I have been asked to convene the Electoral College for the purpose of nominating members of the administrative and support staff from the Units reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs to participate on the Evaluation Committee.


NOMINATIONS PROCEDURE

Evaluation Committee: Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs

Any permanent full-time or permanent part-time member of the administrative and support staff from the Units reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs may be nominated. Also, any permanent full-time or permanent part-time member of the administrative and support staff from the Units reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, may nominate a permanent full-time or permanent part-time administrative and support staff member or endorse a nomination.

The nomination form must be signed and agreed to by the candidate and bear the signature of the nominator as well as the endorsement of five (5) additional permanent full-time or permanent part-time members of the administrative and support staff from the relevant unit.

Candidates must submit a pen sketch, which should include information on why they are interested in serving on the respective Evaluation Committee.

These forms can be found at:

Nomination Form
Pen Sketch

Please submit nominations and pen sketch to my attention at: Carolina Willsher, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, S-FB 1130 or fax to 2844 by Friday, December 9, 2011.

Please note the Electoral College will convene on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room MB 14.250.

The Electoral College will be provided with the submitted pen sketches prior to the meeting. If the Electoral requires more information from the candidates to make a decision, interviews will be arranged for Monday, December 12, 2011. Once the Electoral College has nominated the representative, the name of the candidate will be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Governors for ratification.

For further information, please contact Marie-Ghislaine Jolicoeur, Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources via email marie-ghislaine.jolicoeur@concordia.ca or by telephone 514-848-2424 extension 3676.

Thank you.]]> Call for Nominations – Evaluation Committee for Dean of Engineering and Computer Sciencetag:www.concordia.ca,2011:hr-news/3532011-11-25T14:32:29Z2011-11-30T14:37:09ZCall for Nominations – Evaluation Committee for Dean of Engineering and Computer ScienceConcordia University TO: ALL CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY PERMANENT FULL-TIME OR PERMANENT PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF FROM ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE. FROM: Carolina Willsher
Associate Vice-President
Human Resources DATE: Friday, November 25, 2011 RE: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR
DEAN OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
At its meeting of November 17, 2011, the Board of Governors established an Evaluation Committee for the Dean of Engineering and Computer Science. This committee was established in accordance with the provisions set out in the Evaluation Procedure for Senior Academic Administrators and for the President and Vice -Chancellor prior to the expiry of their first mandate (Policy BD-8). Below is the link to Policy BD-8:

http://www.concordia.ca/vpirsg/documents/policies/BD-8.pdf

The composition of the Evaluation Committee for the Dean of Engineering and Computer Science requires one (1) administrative and support staff member from Engineering and Computer Science. The incumbent for this committee is nominated in accordance with the Electoral College Policy.

Therefore, I have been asked to convene the Electoral College for the purpose of nominating members of the administrative and support staff from Engineering and Computer Science to participate on the Evaluation Committee.


NOMINATIONS PROCEDURE

Evaluation Committee: Dean, of Engineering and Computer Science

Any permanent full-time or permanent part-time member of the administrative and support staff from Engineering and Computer Science may be nominated. Also, any permanent full-time or permanent part-time member of the administrative and support staff from Engineering and Computer Science, may nominate a permanent full-time or permanent part-time administrative and support staff member or endorse a nomination.

The nomination form must be signed and agreed to by the candidate and bear the signature of the nominator as well as the endorsement of five (5) additional permanent full-time or permanent part-time members of the administrative and support staff from the relevant unit.

Candidates must submit a pen sketch, which should include information on why they are interested in serving on the respective Evaluation Committee.

These forms can be found at:

Nomination Form
Pen Sketch

Please submit nominations and pen sketch to my attention at: Carolina Willsher, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, S-FB 1130 or fax to 2844 by Friday, December 9, 2011.

Please note the Electoral College will convene on Monday, December 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in room MB 14.250.

The Electoral College will be provided with the submitted pen sketches prior to the meeting. If the Electoral requires more information from the candidates to make a decision, interviews will be arranged for Monday, December 12, 2011. Once the Electoral College has nominated the representative, the name of the candidate will be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Governors for ratification.

For further information, please contact Marie-Ghislaine Jolicoeur, Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources via email marie-ghislaine.jolicoeur@concordia.ca or by telephone 514-848-2424 extension 3676.

Thank you.]]>