With winter and snowfall just around the corner, it’s time to discuss winter prep. as northerners we expect colder conditions for what is called the winter season and are generally prepared to enjoy and stay safe in the outdoors during work and play. Working outside in the winter can be a dirty job, but many of us must do it. Are you ready for winter work?
With the weather changing the flu and cold season is upon us. The flu affects most people at some point in their lives. Almost everybody experiences the flu multiple times in their lifetime. It is most deadly to those individuals with a weak immune system and those older than 65 years old. Some flu seasons are worse than others. The flu virus is often most active beginning in late October and can last as late as early May.
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children, the residential school survivors and their families, and make a continuous commitment to acknowledge and learn from the experiences our Indigenous people have survived and continue to heal from.
Cheka hazǫǫ̀ gıt'àhoèɂà hǫt'e
This holiday sets aside time in our day-to-day lives to reflect, learn, and look ahead to healing and working together in reconciliation.
Continuing our commitment to increasing corporation-wide communications, we are pleased to announce the release of the third volume of our quarterly newsletter! We value your feedback and input from the first volume and encourage you to share your thoughts on this edition as well, as it will help shape future issues.
Our HR team will be attending the 13th Annual YKDFN Career Fair. Come see us to have a chat about employment opportunities with TIC & Group of Companies.
Some tasks we perform rarely, but they carry significant risks—working at elevations, confined spaces, trenching, and more. While some of us handle these tasks regularly, others may not, making it crucial to assess hazards and prepare accordingly.
TCB had completed a new board room table installed in the Wekweètì TG Presence Office! This project took over a year to complete, but the end result is absolutely stunning.
TIC recently held a celebratory BBQ with our Heavy Equipment Operators Training participants to mark the end of the program In collaboration with the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Aurora College, and with support from Rowes Construction,.
Today, I’d like to bring attention to a crucial topic: our workplace violence and harassment policy and where to find it.
Workplace violence is the exercise of physical force by a person against a worker in a workplace that causes or could cause physical injury. It includes any attempt or threat to exercise physical force. A threat can be a statement or behaviour that a worker reasonably interprets as intimidating.
Exciting news! Our CEO, Paul Gruner, was recently featured on NNSL, where he shared insights on the 10-year plan for Giant Mine and his positive outlook on its development. Check out the full discussion at www.tlichoic.com.
"We put a lot of time and energy into systems, processes and realigning on the financial side," he said. "It's like building a house. The stronger the foundation, the taller you can grow.