We started out with a pretty standard process for updating our Recruitment Policy and procedures. Simultaneously, however, we had our EDI review. We realized removing barriers for underrepresented groups had to be the priority, and the policy and procedures
would naturally follow.
We’ve structured our recruitment procedures so they can be updated in real time, allowing us to remove barriers as they present themselves. We’re proud of how strong our Recruitment Policy is now, and the way our actions back up our words. We believe
this will make a difference in the diversity of our candidates and, ultimately, our employees.
-Jeremy Roy, Manager, Human Resources, Support Staff Labour Relations, Recruitment & Job Evaluation and Natalie Burnard, Consultant, Human Resources, Recruitment & Systems
It’s hard to describe our typical duties, because we’re essentially here to do anything we can to help students persist and succeed. Our job is to be that human connection in what can feel like an overwhelming postsecondary system.
There are a lot of gaps students can fall through, especially students who have historically been underserved or underrepresented. Our job is to get in those gaps and try to catch them. We absolutely believe our roles help create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment that will increase student retention and graduation rates, and we’re proud to do this work at Lambton College.
-Carrie Caldwell, Student Success Navigator
The Return to Work process sounds dry, like it would be a prescribed set of steps and that’s it. However, going on a leave and returning to the workplace is different for everyone. In revamping this process, we’ve designed a system where everything between
the start and end points can be personalized based on individual needs.
Returning to work can be a vulnerable time. We’re striving to make sure our employees feel valued, valuable and empowered to return, which is essential for retaining employees who may be at an increased risk of leaving the College or the workforce.
-Tracey Arnold, Manager, Occupational Health and Safety & Emergency Planning, and Jessica Iacobelli, Occupational Health and Safety Consultant