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Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Employee Newsletter September 2018
Ministry Rest Areas and Fleet Get Electrified
Submitted by Rebecca Abernethy, Senior Policy Analyst
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure This means a total of at least 13 ministry sites will These charging stations are important pieces Emission Vehicle Alliance, B.C. is striving to have
has started installing electric vehicle (EV) have EV charging by the end of 2018! of infrastructure, enabling EVs to safely and all new passenger vehicles be zero emission by
charging stations in rest areas, and recently conveniently travel along B.C. highways, including 2050, or earlier.
acquired its first electric vehicle. We plan to offer two fast-charging stations and under challenging situations (such as severe
one slower Level 2 station per site. Fast-charging winter conditions, which can impact EV range). In addition to charging facilities for light-duty
In February, we opened our first EV charging stations provide about 150-300 kilometres of Enhanced charging infrastructure is an important (passenger) vehicles, the ministry is also building
stations at the new Loon Lake Rest Area, on range per hour of charge, while a Level 2 station component of encouraging EV adoption in the electrified truck stops to enable heavy-duty
Highway 97C between Merritt and Kelowna. provides about 30-50 kilometres of range per hour. province. As a member of the International Zero commercial vehicles to plug in when stopped,
to power their cab and trailer units, instead
Seven additional rest areas (Taylor River of idling. This allows trucks with
and Buckley Bay on Vancouver Island; refrigerator or freezer units to maintain
and Hope Slide, Anarchist Summit, the temperatures needed for their
Little Fort, Fish Trap and Wire Cache in cargo, as well as allowing drivers to
the mainland) will have new EV fast- rest comfortably by enabling them to
charging stations installed by this fall, operate the heating or cooling systems
with more sites under consideration and appliances in their cabs, while
for the future. In addition, the ministry conserving fuel and reducing emissions.
is supporting the accelerate Kootenays This spring, Cole Road Rest Area in
EV charging infrastructure project Abbotsford received four electrified dual
by hosting Level 2 charging stations pedestals, capable of supporting eight
in three rest areas (Kootenay Bay, heavy-duty vehicles.
Spillimacheen and Wasa). We’re also
hosting BC Hydro-initiated charging In April, our ministry also received its
stations on the right-of-way at the first fleet EV, a 2018 Nissan LEAF. This
Tofino-Ucluelet Junction and at Britton fully electric car is rated to travel 240
Creek Rest Area on the Coquihalla kilometres on a single charge. It is
Highway, between Hope and Merritt. p Mark Louttit, Abid Sivic, Rebecca Abernethy, Catherine Deol and Scotty McKenzie charging the ministry EV at Loon Lake Rest Area. More on Page 3…
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September 2018
RoadRunner CONTENTS September 2018 Editor’s Note
Great things can happen when we look at more about what’s happening on provincial
circumstances in a new way. highways. These innovations may help us to
Development Technician Christine Nichol enhance safety for the travelling public. (Page 10)
was working on a development request for a Looking at life through another’s eyes (in a less
property with multiple challenges like sloped technical way) can also lead to improvements.
Ministry Rest Areas and Fleet Get Electrified Page 1 Smart Cameras and Sensor Systems terrain, flooding hazards and avalanche outfall. Field Services Ministry Representative Dan
Showcased at #BCTECH Summit Page 10 When she considered the land from another Templeton received a safety leadership award
Editor’s Note Page 2
Tacos and Trees – Celebrating Public angle – conservation – it was found that what for tailoring training and his leadership style to
Victoria Hosts National Conference
on Next-Generation Transportation Page 4
Service Week 2018 Page 11 was undesirable for human settlement, was rich the specific needs of his staff. This ensures his
When Things Don’t Look Good… Call the habitat for animals. Christine’s “matchmaking” employees are prepared and confident to work
Employee Advisory Forum Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Page 12 between the property owner and the Nature safely and successfully. (Page 8)
Conservancy of Canada contributed to the One caveat: when assessing certain things, there
Explore Possibilities through EAF Celebrating Public Service Week
Career Development Profiles Page 5 in the South Coast Region Page 14 creation of Morrissey Meadows Conservation can be a degree of subjectivity. Which tastes
Area which helps protect grizzlies, wolves and better to you – a square waffle or a round waffle?
Employee Recognition – Leaf it to Me Page 15
From Development Challenge to Conservation several species at risk of being endangered. Find out where Ahsok Bhatti stands on this critical
Opportunity Page 6 Succession Planning 2.0 Hits the Road Page 16 (Page 6) question. (Page 14)
Promoting Energy Conservation Actions Page 17 In this issue of Road Runner, you’ll also read
You’re a Winner Nancy McLeod
Shout Out to Lower Mainland District’s about some amazing test projects that use Editor
Peace District Combination Tests Inspectors Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers Page 17 cameras and sensor systems to instantly know
at 2018 CVSA Challenge Page 7
Understanding the Principles for
Awarding Field Services Safety for 2017 Page 8 Relationships with Indigenous Peoples Page 18
Congratulations to our Supervisor Vehicle Markings Boost Visibility Page 18
Development Certificate Program Graduates Page 9
Road Runner Readers Reveal Desire
Ed Miska Recognized as Safety for More Contributers Page 19
and Health Champion Page 10
Bike to Work Week Takes New
Rearview Mirror
Form in October Page 10 The Many Faces of Team Transportation Page 20
The RoadRunner employee newsletter is For contributor guidelines, writing tips and
published four times a year, on the Ministry of upcoming deadlines, see Road Runner on
Transportation and Infrastructure Internet site. TRANnet.
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one megabyte. Old house inhabited by endangered bats at Morrissey Meadows Conservation Area. The ministry’s wildlife detection
system (see video on Page 1) is just south west. Photo courtesy of Steve Ogle.
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September 2018
Ministry Rest Areas and Fleet Get Electrified… Continued from Page 1
part of the vehicle pool, based at headquarters Fort
St. John
in Victoria, and everyone is encouraged to try it
out for work. If you’re located elsewhere in the BC Ministry of Transportation
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97 and Infrastructure
province, keep your eyes open for the LEAF, as Rest Area ElectricChetwynd
Vehicle Charging
Dawson Station Locations (2018)
Creek
it may be doing some road tripping this fall to
check out the upcoming EV charging stations 37 New Numbered Highway
Mackenzie 52 1 Loon Lake 7 Little Fort
and visit the regions. Hazelton
39 2 Taylor River 8 Wire Cache
Getting charging stations and truck stop 64 Existing Fast Charging Stations*
Tumbler
Ridge 3 Buckley Bay 9 Kootenay Bay
electrification installed in rest areas, and Smithers
4 Hope Slide 10 Spillimacheen
incorporating an EV into the ministry fleet has 16 11 BCMoTI Rest Area Charging Stations
Fort St James 5 Anarchist 11 Wasa
drawn on great teamwork among employees Burns
37 Houston
Lake 6 Fish Trap
in the Transportation Policy and Programs 27
Kitimat
Department and the Highways Department. Prince
Francois Vanderhoof George
A big thanks is extended to everyone involved Lake 16
for getting these exciting new projects off
the ground! McBride
97
By the Numbers Quesnel 26
Barkerville Tête 16
Jaune
• 10,000 – The number of EVs in B.C. Cache
currently – a number that has been growing
approximately 70 per cent, year over year, 5
Bella Coola
since 2011. 20 Williams Mica Creek
Lake
• 30+ – The number of makes and models 97
8 Field
of EVs currently available in the province 23 56 55
– a figure that continues to increase.
100 Mile
House 24 7Little
Fort Golden57
1
• 1,300+ – The number of public Level 2 65 Revelstoke
charging stations in B.C.
Cache
Creek
Salmon 36 1 37Shelter 10
99 Kamloops
Arm
34 35 Bay 54Radium
Hot Springs
Port Hardy Lillooet 1 33
• 60 – The current number of fast-charging 31 93
97 23 53
sites in B.C. (excluding upcoming ministry Pemberton
12
31 8 Vernon Elkford
99 41 Nakusp
additions). 19
13
Lytton
32Merritt Kelowna
6 Kaslo 11 43
Campbell River 29 Powell 1 Needles Sparwood 52
• $2,400 – The average annual savings from Gold 28 River Whistler
30 1 97C 40
5 5A 38
Kimberley Fernie
driving an EV, compared with a gasoline- River
63 101 12 Squamish 3397 6 9 50 51
3
Cranbrook
powered vehicle. Courtenay Sechelt
14
Princeton
43 Penticton39 Nelson 3 Elko
64 5 58 59 47 Salmo 3A
1 19
Hope
26
Parksville 93
• Four – The number of tonnes of carbon 2 27 13 2 6 7 62 16 4 3 44 3A 45
Grand
Forks
46 48
3 49
Nanaimo
Port 25 24 4 910117 18 42 3 5 Creston
Tofino 28 4
6160 8 15 17
Keremeos
dioxide emitted by an average gasoline Alberni Trail
1 Osoyoos
vehicle (vs. zero from an EV) per year. Vancouver
Duncan23 20
For additional information on EVs in B.C., 21 17
see Electric Vehicles – Frequently Asked Questions
Port Renfrew 14 22 Victoria
on TRANnet. u 4729 V2 180628
p The ministry is installing EV charging stations to serve the rapidly growing number of vehicles powered by electricity.
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September 2018
Victoria Hosts National Conference on Next-Generation Transportation
Submitted by Caitlyn Sowers, Traffic and Safety EIT
The Canadian Association of Road Safety undertaken with avalanche control, wildlife
Professionals (CARSP) partnered with detection systems, weather stations, winter
RoadSafetyBC to host the 2018 CARSP maintenance contract renewal, and roadside
Conference, in Victoria at the Delta Ocean Pointe worker safety campaigns.
Resort, June 10-13.
Senior Highway Safety Engineer Mohamed
CARSP is a national organization dedicated to Elesawey presented our Highway Safety Group’s
enhancing road safety, and ministry employees findings from research the group performed,
were among the 271 people who attended the which revealed the safety benefits of median
conference from across Canada. and roadside cable barriers. The safety effect
of cable barriers stabilized after the first year
Conference delegates represented a variety of implementation, with some fluctuations
of disciplines including health professionals, over two to five years, for an overall successful
engineers, government officials, crash re- performance.
constructionists, enforcement individuals, insurers p Ministry CARSP participants during morning break:
and more. The theme of this year’s conference Mohamed and District Program Engineer John Leonard Sielecki, Kenedee Ludwar, John Babineau,
was “Next-Generation Transportation – the Babineau presented a safety evaluation of the Karamjeet Deogan, Sumit Bhasin, George Warnock,
Joy Sengupta, Caitlin Sowers and Michelle Li.
Future of Road Safety.” To explore the conference variable speed limit system in British Columbia.
theme, plenary and panel sessions focused on The project concluded that, in winter, there was
key issues such as vehicle systems (collision a significant reduction in serious crashes on
avoidance), traffic engineering, injury prevention, Highway 5 and an insignificant change in serious developed.
enforcement/legal issues, crashes on Highway 1, A trade show exhibition was held throughout the
safety initiatives, road with a large standard error. conference, with Assistant Manager of Special
user/behavioural issues Due to the small sample Projects Brett Fiddick, Social Media Information
and policy and program size of only one season of Officer Kristen Reimer and Traffic and Highway
development. Conference data, further evaluation is Safety Engineer Trevor Demerse representing
information, including the needed. our ministry. The trio answered a wide variety
program, can be viewed of questions about road safety in B.C., including
www.carsp.ca. Wildlife and Environmental
Issues Specialist Leonard commercial vehicle safety, our work to mitigate p Brett Fiddick, Kristen Reimer and Trevor Demerse
Minister of Transportation Sielecki discussed wildlife avalanches, how we communicate with the public representing our ministry at the trade show exhibition.
and Infrastructure Claire detection systems on two using DriveBC and our social media channels, and
Trevena was unable to corridors, on Highway our use of drones, bridge inspection tools and by many ministry employees from across the
attend and provide the 3. The project findings safety lighting. province, who learned about current industry
welcoming remarks, concluded that the The conference ended with a banquet and live projects, academic research and innovative
however Esquimalt- systems are effective in performance from local band, Groove Kitchen. technology. Safety is a top priority for our
p CARSP selfie: (back row) John Babineau,
Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean detecting wildlife and The evening was organized by Traffic and Safety ministry and the conference was an excellent
Karamjeet Deogan and Sumit Bhasin, and
presented on her behalf. The (front) Kenedee Ludwar. warning drivers in real- EIT Caitlin Sowers who served as the CARSP opportunity to corroborate with the private
impacts of B.C.’s complex time. Drivers reduced their conference’s social committee chair. Dinner was sector’s initiatives and projects, to improve road
challenges with topography speeds, and preliminary followed by dancing where Senior Traffic Engineer safety both in B.C. and across Canada.
and climate on more than 46,000 kilometres of results showed that wildlife collisions decreased Jerry Froese had the best moves on the dance
provincial highway and side roads was discussed, on Highway 3. Leonard also presented his PhD We were honoured the national conference was
floor, followed closely by Principal Highway Safety hosted in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia,
as well as how the ministry works through those research which explored U.S. and Canadian Engineer Joy Sengupta.
challenges to improve safety for road users. Also motorists’ responses to an innovative, risk- and we look forward to attending the CARSP
highlighted, were road safety initiatives being based wildlife warning sign system that Leonard The 2018 CARSP conference was attended conference again in future years. u
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September 2018
CARL LUTZ
Bulkley-Stikine Find Fabulous
District Manager
Carl is based in Photos on
Smithers, where
he’s responsible for TranBC Flickr
the district’s day-to- www.flickr.com/photos/tranbc
day business which
Our ministry Flickr page has more than
Explore Possibilities through EAF Career
includes highways
5,200 photos in more than 260
maintenance and operations, land development,
albums featuring:
emergency response, rehabilitation projects,
Development Profiles expansion and Commercial Vehicle Safety and
Enforcement. Part of his role involves working
• Wildfires
Submitted by Jenna D’Arcy, Client Relations Coordinator, Strategic Human Resources • Awards
closely with local communities and First Nations.
• Projects
Members of the Employee Advisory Forum (EAF), JAN LANSING Carl recently completed a temporary assignment
with input from Succession Planning Committee Manager of the as executive director of the Northern Region. • Highways History
members and other ministry employees, have Commercial Transport This gave him exposure to another level of our • Slides
been busy adding to the new series of Career Branch business and provided him with a new wealth of
• CVSE
Development Profiles. experience and responsibilities. Carl learned as q CVSA Inspection.
Jan works with Commercial
much as he could during this opportunity, so that
These profiles highlight the many paths an Vehicle Safety and
he could share his new knowledge with others,
employee can take when choosing how to shape Enforcement, in Victoria.
back in his base position. (EAF Attract and Grow
their career, and offer snapshots of ministry careers In her position, she leads
a team of two mechanical
Talent team lead)
at a specific point in time. Take a look at the
sampling below, and if there’s a person or position engineers and two policy advisors. With input from To learn more, visit the Career Development
you’d like to know more about, click on their all stakeholders, she develops and amends policies Profiles webpage which outlines the training
names to connect to more detailed information. related to commercial vehicles, particularly their and experience required for these exciting
weights and dimensions, and handles requests for positions and other jobs within our ministry. Stay
(Besides their “regular positions” these special authorizations. (EAF member) tuned for new profiles being released bi-weekly
individuals are also active on the EAF.) on TRANnet. u
MICHELLE EVANS
CHANTELLE GERGLEY
Manager of
Passenger
Rehabilitation and
Transportation Branch
Maintenance
Registrar
Michelle has a
Chantelle works closely background in finance
with Branch Registrar and and operations, which
Executive Director Kristin makes her a perfect fit
Vanderkuip. She manages for her current position in
11 of the 13 people on the Southern Interior Region. In this job, Michelle
the team and much of her day is spent coaching, supports district and regional staff in the delivery Have questions or want to
problem solving and checking in with her team. of the Preservation Program and makes funding submit your own Career
She also interacts with industry stakeholders decisions to help maximize the ministry’s ability Development Profile? Contact
on a daily basis and takes care of all the to complete projects. (EAF member)
your EAF representative or
correspondence including media requests, letters
to the minister, briefing materials, information reach out to your colleagues
notes and Freedom of Information requests. to learn more!
(EAF Attract and Grow Talent team lead)
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September 2018
From Development Challenge to Conservation Opportunity
Submitted by Christine Nichol, District Development Technician
u Christine Nichol saw an opportunity to conserve
The Elk Valley is one of the richest wildlife the land which had high ecological value, and major
landscapes in British Columbia, renowned for development drawbacks. Photo by Assistant Development
deer, elk and bighorn sheep; incredible fly fishing; Technician Jennifer MacDonald.
and is a key area for big carnivores like grizzlies,
cougars, wolves and wolverines. Ministry development staff help landowners
subdivide private property into smaller parcels,
Big animals require big tracts of land, and one of which can also affect wildlife. The resulting fences
the unfortunate effects of any highway is to break and settlement can inhibit the movement of
critical habitat into segments. Many animals are animals through the landscape.
cautious about crossing any road, let alone a
busy highway, and this can isolate individuals and In 2016, Deb DeHoog the owner of a historic farm
limit their ability to find mates or adequate food. property at Morrissey, along Highway 3 just east
Crossings are hazardous for animals and human of Elko, applied to the Rocky Mountain District
highway travellers, and this is the reason the to move a boundary between two parcels, with
ministry installed a new wildlife detection system the hope of selling both properties to people who Access from the highway was difficult, with
on Highway 3, east of Elko. would continue to farm. When the 43-hectare curves and steep slopes. Most of it lay in
property was assessed, serious development p The riverfront property improves safe passage for grizzlies and
the Elk River high hazard flood zone, and a other wide-ranging animals in the Elk Valley. Map courtesy of the
issues were identified. herd of cattle was evacuated due to flooding Nature Conservancy of Canada.
there in June 2013. The outflows from two
avalanche chutes in the Morrissey Pass reach the river and cross to the south. A protected
across the highway into the property. Finally, area would be supported by the ministry’s
building requirements would be a challenge to nearby wildlife detection system. The old farm
construction on both parcels. buildings were inhabited by endangered bats,
A creative solution, to address these and the area is home to other red and blue-
complexities, seemed impossible. listed species at risk. The NCC also holds a large
adjacent parcel, and another one nearby at
But Deb’s emails signed off with “Be the Morrissey. The property was perfect!
change you wish to see in the world,” and this
turned out to be the door to an unusual “non- So with a little ministry matchmaking and a lot
development” opportunity. of fundraising through 2017, the NCC purchased
the land in 2018. Deb says, “I’m delighted the
With few viable development options for the Nature Conservancy of Canada has protected
farmland, the Nature Conservancy of Canada the property, and I think my grandpa would have
(NCC) was contacted to see if it would be been really happy to know that the land went
interested in the property. Deb was approached to conservation.” The NCC has added a valuable
about taking the path to conservation, instead asset to its growing conservation inventory in
of development, of the land. the Elk River and Columbia watersheds.
Interestingly, the development liabilities As development pressure and density increases
were actually environmental assets – mature in the province, ministry staff can keep the
cottonwood forests in seasonally flooded low potential for conservation in mind, with each
elevation lands are a natural sponge during property proposal. u
freshet (spring snowmelt), and excellent riparian
habitat. Steep slopes with no settlement in a
p The new Morrissey Meadows Conservation Area is in a floodplain, where cottonwood trees soak up spring snowmelt narrow valley are a corridor for animals to reach
and aquatic species thrive. Photo courtesy of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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September 2018
Peace District Combination Tests
Inspectors at 2018 CVSA Challenge
Submitted by Doreen McAllister, Supervisor Commerical Transport Enforcement
Seven Commercial Vehicle Safety and Some of the main goals of the CVSA inspection
Enforcement (CVSE) inspectors from around are consistent enforcement of vehicle and driver
the province tested their skills in the 2018 safety. We inspect driver fitness and 15 critical p This tandem steer, tridem drive axle picker truck and tridem trailer combination presented an inspections challenge
common in the Peace District.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) safety items. The critical safety items include
Inspectors Challenge, in Fort St. John, June 19-21. things like brakes, cargo security, steering and tridem drive axle picker truck and tridem trailer tank, with Northern Lights College providing the
suspension. combination. As you can see from the photo, venue. Also, without all of our fine judges who
The prize this year was to not only be crowned
this is a very large vehicle, and some of the travelled from throughout the province, and
the provincial CVSA champion, but also to be Day one of the provincial challenge saw the
participants were startled to see it. However, the support of CVSE managers and Highways
entered in the North American CVSA Challenge competitors get a short refresher on out-of-
once the competitors thought about it, they Assistant Deputy Minister Kevin Richter, none of
which took place in Columbus Ohio, in August. service criteria, cargo tanks (i.e. fuel trucks) and
realized that a truck is a truck is a truck, and they this would be possible. The organizers gratefully
motor coach buses.
CVSA is a group consisting of law enforcement soldiered on and got down to inspecting it. acknowledge all of you.
representatives, legislators, commercial vehicle Day two of the competition had the seven eager
Day three had the participants do the coach bus On the final evening, we held our banquet and
manufacturers and carriers from Canada, the participants do the small package dangerous
and cargo tank inspections. the awards ceremony naming the 2018 CVSA
United States and Mexico. All CVSE inspectors are goods and Level 1 tests. Because we were
Challenge winners:
certified to conduct a North American standard doing the competition in the Peace District, Our competition would not have been possible
inspection, and in fact are required to do a our manager felt it would be good to provide without help from local industry. DRS supplied the Best Overall Inspector and 2018 Provincial
minimum number of inspections each year to a vehicle common in that area, but extremely truck and trailer, Energetic Services provided the Champion – Trevor Todd, Castlegar
keep their certification. rare elsewhere in B.C. We had a tandem steer, bus and Occulus Transport loaned us the cargo
Best Overall Dangerous Goods Inspection
– Brittany Linde, Vanderhoof
Best Motorcoach (Bus) Inspection – Tyler
Blonde, Parksville
Best Vehicle Inspection – Tamara Hasz,
Pouce Coupe
Best Driver Interview – Trevor Todd,
Castlegar
t Best Overall Inspector and 2018 Provincial
Champion Trevor Todd (centre) with Highways
ADM Kevin Richter (left) and Acting Training and
p Highways ADM Kevin Richter, with CVSE’s Richard Roberts, Trevor Todd (this year’s B.C. winner), Sean Crozier, Brittany Compliance Manager Richard Roberts (right) at the
Linde, Rudy Wetselaar, Tamara Hasz, Tyler Blonde, Paul Wyckhuyse and Steve Haywood. awards ceremony.
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September 2018
You’re a Winner
Awarding Field Services Safety for 2017
Submitted by Tracy Wynnyk, Provincial Occupational Risk and Safety Advisor; and Cheralee Miket, Safety Advisor Assistant
2017 was a busy year for Provincial Field Services, is able to ensure employees
which saw the delivery of many projects all over are adequately trained and
B.C., and good safety practices, planning and confident to carry out tasks
communication by employees that were essential safely and successfully. In
to successful project completion. addition, Dan just doesn’t “talk
the talk,” he “walks the walk”
Each year, Field Services safety personnel and and attends the promoted
managers proudly present toolbox awards which safety training himself,
include categories for best paving, best grading demonstrating his commitment
and best manager. Winners have not only met and dedication to safety. Way
the minimum toolbox submission compliance to go Dan!
goals, but they have also demonstrated a
high level of safety engagement through the p Best Grading – Mel Smith and Crew: Provincial Field Services Director Shawn p Len Romanow Memorial Safety Leadership Safety Challenge – The
Grant with Mel Smith, Erin Weatherwax, David Gibson, Jan Larsen and Ken Aura. – Dan Templeton with Grading Manager John McKenzie.
development and sharing of valuable discussion Challenge Award is given
topics. Their commitment to each other’s safety Best Grading – Mel Smith and his crew from In addition to the toolbox awards, Field Services to an individual who has
is demonstrated through inclusive and dynamic Kamloops are the deserving recipients of the managers nominate crews and individuals for faced significant safety challenges around their
crew discussions. 2017 Best Grading Award. The crew members initiatives which encourage creative ideas, office, or on a project, and has worked through
demonstrated continual commitment and demonstrate outstanding safety performance a process to successfully identify and mitigate
After reviewing the content of the monthly risks and implement reasonable solutions. We’re
toolbox submissions, and the safety engagement consistency in the criteria for the monthly toolbox and enhance the safety environment for workers.
compliance. This is the third straight year that Each year, these nominations and supporting proud to honour Will Choquette with the 2017
scores, we are proud to announce the following Challenge Award for stretching beyond his regular
award winners: Mel’s crew has received this award – keep up the information are reviewed to determine the
good work! winners. duties and responding to two different events
Best Paving – Blake Evans and his crew from requiring immediate action.
Prince George earned the 2017 Best Paving Best Manager – It was double duty for Safety Leadership – Field Services is proud
Blake Evans who successfully filled roles as to present the 2017 Len Romanow Memorial After a serious incident on the job involving
Award for their consistent timely submissions the travelling public, Will responded and
and active participation in the Field Services both ministry representative and manager, Safety Leadership Award to Dan Templeton for his
subsequently taking home the 2017 Best exceptional safety leadership and mentorship of successfully led an investigation comprised of
occupational health and safety meetings. Great interviews, and data review of contracts, plans,
job everyone! Manager Award. This award was secured through staff. Dan dedicates time and energy toward the
the number of timely and captivating toolbox training of his staff, often tailoring his leadership manuals, standards, etc. After all the information
submissions, by his crews. style to meet their specific needs. By doing so, Dan was thoroughly analyzed, Will completed a
comprehensive report
identifying areas of
improvement in the quality
assurance process.
More on Page 9…
t Safety Challenge – Will
Choquette (second from right)
with (left to right): Provincial
Field Services Director Shawn
p Best Manager – Blake Evans (centre) with Provincial Grant, Grading Manager John
p Best Paving – Blake Evans and Crew: Mary Quinn, Blake
Field Services Director Shawn Grant (left) and Safety McKenzie and Safety Advisor
Evans and Sue Doddridge (missing from photo: Andrii
Advisor Assistant Cheralee Miket (right). Assistant Cheralee Miket.
Soroka).
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September 2018
You’re a Winner
Congratulations to our Supervisor Awarding Field Services Safety
Development Certificate Program Graduates for 2017… Continued from Page 8
Submitted by Jenna D’Arcy, Client Relations Coordinator, Strategic Human Resources In addition, while filling in for his supervisor, SAFETY SUPERVISION
Will provided an immediate response to
mitigate a potentially hazardous situation CERTIFICATES EARNED
to the travelling public, over the Thanksgiving Provincial Field Services congratulates
Day long weekend. Traffic on the Hwy 1 and
the following employees for
216th Street interchange project had been
successfully completing their
shifted over to the shoulder to maintain the
Safety Supervision Certificates,
flow of traffic. However, it became apparent
that the ground surface was not able to
over the past year:
withstand the high-speed, high-volume traffic, Shaun Archibald Andaleeb Mustaq
and the shoulder began to fail, developing
numerous potholes. Will monitored the Lotanna Ufondu Barry Hartt
quickly deteriorating surface overnight, and Jay Hoare Andrii Soroka
coordinated an immediate paving response
Aimee Barre
to provide a safe travel surface. Will’s speedy
actions and ability to make tough decisions in
Well done everyone!
this challenging situation contributed to him
receiving the award. u
relevance could not have been better planned. He a great opportunity to develop and practice
dealt with some employee performance issues, new supervisory skills, and he looks forward to
p Hip, hip hooray! Program graduates celebrating on the steps of St. Ann’s Academy, in Victoria. a disciplinary hearing for a staff member, led building on what he learned to become a better
six hiring panels and moved up the ladder from supervisor and more effective leader.
On May 31, the BC Public Service honoured 171 behaviour skills, the SDC program also promotes CVSE Supervisor to Operations/CVSE Manager,
supervisors as they graduated from the Supervisor networking, knowledge transfer and time for self- to name a few of the happenings while Ron The program was “a rewarding experience and
Development Certificate (SDC) program. reflection. Program Advisor Geoff Ford, who is was working on his certificate. “Training and well worth the effort required,” according to
Our ministry celebrated six graduates at the with Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement, networking played a key role in allowing me East Kootenay CVSE Operations Supervisor
ceremony: Steven Desjardin, Elena Farmer, Geoff says, “I enjoyed having the opportunity to to appropriately manage these valuable career Steve Desjardin. He gained a lot of great
Ford, Ron McCormack, Sandra Smith and Chris learn more as an individual, and being able development events,” he says. knowledge and was appreciative that the
Steinbach. to go outside of my comfort zone and receive program is available.
meaningful feedback from fellow cohorts.” Would our grads recommend this program?
The SDC program is a two-year comprehensive Congratulations to all of the graduates from
developmental learning opportunity available One of the highlights for Geoff was that this It’s evident that this course comes highly the 2018 Supervisory Development Certificate
to permanent supervisors in the BC Public program offered a way for participants to discuss recommended. Geoff says, “As a SDC graduate, program. This program has been in high demand
Service. The program is for new and experienced topics and situations with other supervisors from I believe it is important that this knowledge is since its launch in 2011, and we are pleased to
supervisors to develop and enhance their around the province, and hear their different shared, and I recommend that all supervisors hear it continues to provide such valuable career
leadership skills. Each participant receives a ideas. “This is something you can’t get from go through the program. Continued growth and development for BC Public Service employees.
customized MyLearning plan for the program, online courses, or from focusing on individual knowledge are important, and as supervisors
in a leadership-type position, we should be If you would like more information about the
which is tailored to suit their needs. situations or specific course work,” says Geoff. SDC, please visit MyHR or email SDC.Program@
supporting our teams to grow and gain further
All of our ministry graduates had extremely Operations/CVSE Manager Ron McCormack from knowledge, especially when it comes to change.” gov.bc.ca. For more about supervisory excellence,
positive things to say about the program. Besides the Cariboo District had an extremely beneficial please visit the SHR website. u
the obvious benefit of supervisors taking multiple experience with the program as well. For Ron, Finance and Administrative Services Senior
courses on supervisory, leadership and workplace it seemed that the courses’ timeliness and Manager Chris Steinbach says the program was
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September 2018
You’re a Winner
Ed Miska Recognized Smart Cameras and Sensor Systems
as Safety and Health Champion Showcased at #BCTECH Summit
Submitted by Kenedee Ludwar, Director, Traffic and Highway Safety Engineering Submitted by Steve Kot, Senior Business Analyst
t Road Area Manager’s vehicle in Terrace
Our very own Ed Miska was recognized as a Health and equipped to gather data while in
Safety Champion during North American Occupation motion, that would appear on the
Safety and Health (NAOSH) week, May 6-12 dashboard (shown here), using smart
gateway technology.
The special week is celebrated annually with a goal to
focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the project results, at the May
the importance of preventing injury and illness in the conference, in Vancouver. The
workplace, at home and in the community. #BCTECH Summit is the largest
“Ed has been a keen advocate for safety for both the technology conference in Western
travelling public and the worker throughout his career Canada, showcasing B.C.’s vibrant
at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. He technology and innovation sectors.
has supported both small and large initiatives that have The next wave of camera
grown because of his support and leadership such as the technologies was explored with
Cone Zone campaign, and the Work Zone Safety Alliance. Victoria-based Viion Systems
He was instrumental in driving the change to the new and Vancouver-based VectorBlox
Traffic Management Manual. Ed has always shown his Computing. Viion Systems installed their latest
passion and enthusiasm for safety and is a great mentor Artificial intelligence, connected vehicles and
augmented reality were some new technologies smart camera near the Malahat Summit to count
to others following in his footsteps.” vehicles, detect speeds and identify objects,
– Excerpt from NAOSH Safety highlighted at the 2018 #BCTECH Summit that
ministry staff attended, while showcasing the live. Then with VectorBlox Computing, the team
Champion nomination focussed on artificial intelligence by training the
results of five recently completed Internet of
The 2018 National NAOSH Week was launched in Things proof-of-concept projects. VectorBlox processing chip to identify objects
p Engineering Services Executive Director Ed Miska Victoria, on May 7. A short video recap of the event can and object speeds using a traffic video loop.
was recognized for his leadership and passion for be viewed at this video link. In partnership with the proof-of-concept
safety and health. vendors, the ministry hosted an interactive With each of these proofs of concept, data was
Congratulations Ed! u booth and presentation session to share transmitted to a dashboard where the data
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Bike to Work Week Takes New Form in October
Submitted by Hana Blazkova, Policy Analyst
More than 50,000 British Columbians in more than 57 communities Our ministry annually supports the GoByBikeBC Society, which puts to the summer months. Stay tuned… registration opens
and regions took part in Bike to Work Week, from May 28 to June 3. on Bike to Work Week across the province. Workforce participation in September!
in active transportation events like this is a great way to encourage
In our ministry, 49 employees joined the Headquarters team. With not only experienced cyclists to continue to bike to work, but to People who cycle to work miss less work, take fewer sick days, and
2,274 kilometres logged and 493 kilograms of greenhouse gas invite new participants to try cycling for their commute, at least are more productive, happier and healthier employees. As more
emissions avoided (relative to driving an average vehicle), this once or twice during the week. people continue to gain greater awareness of the health and other
event was a solid success! Ministry teams across the province in benefits of cycling, we hope that in future years, the number of
Kamloops, Metro Vancouver, Nelson, Prince George, Saanich and The GoByBike Society is planning to hold fall “GoByBike Weeks” ministry participants will continue to increase. u
Smithers also participated. between October 15 and 29 – proving that cycling is not limited
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September 2018Tacos and Trees – Celebrating Public Service Week 2018
Submitted by Jenna D’Arcy, Client Relations Coordinator, Strategic Human Resources
Public Service Week ran June 10-16 this year, and hung heavy, and the compliments were delivered
if the activities below are any indication, no one to employees.
within the ministry went hungry!
Other Public Service Week activities that took
Public Service Week is celebrated annually and place included (but were not limited to): coffee
has been marked nationally since 1992. This and treats for HQ Transportation Policy and
year’s theme was integrity and innovation, and Programs employees, a Passenger Transportation
the week provided an opportunity to recognize Branch luncheon in Coquitlam and a taco fiesta
our public service lunch for Bulkley-Stikine District staff (and other
colleagues for their fine BC Public Service colleagues) in Smithers.
contributions. Among
other things, this week A big thank you goes out to the recognition
also highlighted that the team and all of the
BC Public Service is: volunteers for their help
with the celebration
p Michael Hurwitz and Marlene Keehn (front left)
• Essential to a events. We heard nothing
are joined by Dan Brookes (front right) and
healthy economy, but positive feedback, and colleagues for the Bulkley-Stikine District’s Public
the development of participation rates were Service Week celebrations.
communities and high. I mean, who doesn’t
the well-being of love to be recognized for t Rosemary Barnewall and Ministry of
individuals; and a job well done – while Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
getting to eat too? colleague (and husband) Justin Schroff
• Composed of a diverse about to enjoy their lunch.
p Good guess!
group of people Jelly bean count morning snacks, a hot dog lunch and dessert (but Keep up the great work
q Raghu Mohindru helped employees refuel with
respected for their ability, winner Bryan Lane not all on the same day, of course). team! u
morning coffee at HQ.
professionalism and enjoying his prize.
commitment to their job. Due to the popularity of last year’s jelly bean
count, we continued it this year, and the lucky
Food is a great way of communicating, and we winner was Business Analyst Bryan Lane from the
had a lot to say at Headquarters. There were mid- Information Management Branch. Bryan shared
his winnings with his team the first day and then
took them home for his kids. Believe it or not, at
the time of writing this article, he said there were
still a few candies left!
Another popular event was the Compliment
Trees. Compliment Trees were located on each
floor of 940 Blanshard, offering an opportunity
for employees to recognize their coworkers with
heartfelt compliments. It was so much fun to
watch the trees sprout new “leaves” all week
long. At the end of Public Service Week the trees
t Kara Przeczek (Ministry of Environment), Rosemary
Barnewall and Leanne Helkenberg clearly look forward p Leanne Helkenberg enjoying her taco
to diving into their taco lunch! fiesta lunch, served up in Smithers.
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September 2018Skidegate Inlet Healing House Smart Cameras and Sensor Systems Showcased at
Monumental pole (Xaana
Kaahlii Ngaaysdll Naay #BCTECH Summit… Continued from Page 10
Gyaagang) was erected by
500 people pulling together. was summarized for trends, events and incidents. mobility of the road, based on the data. Using
By adopting such technology, the ministry could either of these solutions with real-time data,
receive real-time alerts of road events, as well as the ministry could immediately see when traffic
monitor current and historical traffic conditions, conditions are improving or declining, and predict
for a deeper understanding when an incident may occur
of our roadways! before it happens!
With Vancouver-based Finally, with Burnaby-based
companies UrbanLogiq Cypress Solutions, we
and Eight Solutions, the tested how smart gateway
ministry shifted gears to technologies could be used
investigate the power of to collect data from a moving
data and cross-ministry vehicle, in real time. Ministry
analytics. Each company vehicles in Hope and Terrace
was provided with historical were equipped with a variety
datasets from multiple of devices (weather sensors,
business areas, and was p Jaklyn Vervynck of the Information Management
LiDAR sensors, camera,
When Things Don’t Look Good… tasked to show how analytics
could be used to help improve
Branch (left) learning about Eight Solutions’ etc.) and then connected
proof-of-concept at the 2018 #BCTECH Summit. to Cypress Solutions’
Call the Ministry of Transportation safety and mobility on
ministry roads.
smart gateway. Data was
transmitted from the sensors, through the gateway,
and Infrastructure UrbanLogiq produced an interactive, map-based
tool that showed how historical data can be
and back to a dashboard in real-time. This meant
that as the vehicles moved around the province,
Submitted by Lori Wiedeman, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Queen Charlotte information could be collected and transmitted for
(and former ministry employee) used for speed, volume and incident predictions, entire stretches of highways and roads, instead of
as well as origin/destination tracking across just for a single location. And all in real-time!
ministry infrastructure. Eight Solutions in turn,
Let’s back up a minute and I’ll explain who I am. My name is Lori Wiedeman. Some of you may
illustrated how data from multiple areas could These proofs-of-concept were completed under
remember me from when I worked at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
be aggregated into a real-time dashboard to the ministry’s Advanced Camera and Sensor
I spent about 10 years with the ministry, most of it working in Human Resources with Barry Wilton, display the current state of the roads. They then Information System project, with the goal of
Marilyn Wargo and the gang (I managed the Engineer-in-Training Program for a long time and developed thresholds to show the safety and implementing a new Internet of Things platform
helped to set up the Technician Entry Level Program). My last position was as the Skeena District to centralize camera
manager in 2014. During my time with the ministry, I built many close relationships, and hugely and sensor data, while
appreciated the ministry’s “can-do” attitude. simplifying the management
and sharing of information.
I left the provincial government to move to Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) and I am If you are interested
now the Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Queen Charlotte. in participating in this
project, or would like more
Pole Raising for the Haida Gwaii Health Centre information about it or the
So now let’s set the stage. The communities of Skidegate and Queen Charlotte on Haida Gwaii had proofs-of-concept, please
been working together for the past year and a half to raise and celebrate a 40-foot Haida totem pole contact Shannon Karner. u
to commemorate the new Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay.
t VectorBlox Computing
It is the first facility in the Northern Health region that carries both an English and Indigenous name.
illustrates the power of
The event was significant, as it was the first monumental pole raising in Queen Charlotte (Daajing artificial intelligence to
Gidds) in more than 200 years. identify and track vehicles.
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September 2018When Things Don’t Look Good… Call the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure… Continued from Page 12
Appropriately, the pole was to be raised at the explained that I needed someone to pick up the and Kimberly was able to get to the Coquitlam package off at the George Brown Community
village’s 110th Hospital Day, on June 23. (Hospital package at the Prince George UPS office, and get UPS office and pick up the prints, on Thursday. Hall, in Skidegate where the feast would start at
Day is as annual fundraising event it to the airport, to be shipped out We arranged for a courier to get the package to 6 p.m. The package was delivered about 7 p.m.
for the hospital.) Plans were well on Air Canada freight to Queen Pacific Coastal Airlines at Vancouver airport’s south The day was saved!
underway and everything was Charlotte. Darrell was on it and terminal, for the next morning’s flight – if Pacific
coming together. Then in the promised to work with Scott to Coastal had room. And that is how the Ministry of Transportation
last two weeks, a pole-raising find someone in the regional and Infrastructure became part of the story of
emergency (one of several during office who could help. While we They did have room! The prints were on their the Skidegate Inlet Healing House totem pole
that last week) hit the pole-raising were working on the details, way to Masset on Friday, June 22. Now, how to (Xaana Kaahlii Ngaaysdll Naay Gyaagang). My
committee. unbeknownst to us, UPS had been get them from Masset to Queen Charlotte? We colleagues on the pole-raising committee and I
contacted by Vista Print about the contacted Eagle Cabs. Unfortunately, their driver are so grateful that the prints could be presented
When you host a pole raising package, and they sent it back to forgot to pick up the package on their morning for the event, and that the ministry continues to
and feast, it is expected that Vancouver on Tuesday, June 19. run, on Saturday, June 23 – the day of the event! have its “can-do” attitude. Thanks to the ministry
the guests will be given gifts as Fortunately, there was one more taxi delivery employees who got the parcel moving in the right
payment for their witnessing Okay, Vancouver... That’s good run left that day, so we asked them to drop the direction. In recognition of the willing-to-help
of your business. Part of our right? One step closer, but time Northern Region, and the assistance of the Lower
plan was to give all attendees to change plans again… Mainland District, we will be sending them copies
(expected to be about 1,000) of the print that they helped transport into the
an art print created by Jason Jason contacted UPS while right hands.
p Commemorative print which
Shafto, of Full Moon Photography the package was still in the air
the ministry helped get into
in Tlell. The print showed up, but the right hands. and asked them to hold it in (Likely by snail mail, not courier.)
unfortunately the printer made a Vancouver. That should work. But
it didn’t. At 1 a.m. on Wednesday the 20th the For more about the Skidegate Inlet Healing House
mistake. They admitted it readily, and made a totem pole, see the Council of the Haida Nation
plan to send a rush delivery so that the corrected package was headed to Coquitlam, on its way
back to Prince George! website: www.haidanation.ca/?p=7532 u
prints could make it to Haida Gwaii on time.
Best Laid Plans Go Badly Awry Ministry to the Rescue t Apprentice Carver Tyler York (Stl’lnGa)
Unfortunately, Vista Print didn’t fully understand But wait, isn’t there a ministry
the logistical challenges of getting a shipment office in the Lower Mainland?
couriered to Haida Gwaii on short notice. The Why yes there is, and Thomas
package was sent by UPS to Prince George and Chhun is the district manager.
there it got stuck. It was Monday morning, the Fantastic – I knew Thomas back
week of the pole raising. How would we get the when he was a TELP! Next call:
package from Prince George to Queen Charlotte Lower Mainland District to chat
in four days? with Thomas. He wasn’t in.
That’s when I got involved. When I heard about No worries, I just asked for the
the problem from our coordinator Kim Goetzinger, operations manager hoping to
on the evening of Monday, June 18, I immediately get someone I knew. I didn’t.
thought of my former colleagues in the Ministry Fortunately, I did connect with
of Transportation and Infrastructure, and called Grant Smith. Even though he
Northern Region Director Scott Maxwell the next hadn’t heard of me, Grant was
morning. He didn’t answer. very willing to help. He put me
So I called Skeena District Manager Darrell in touch with Kimberly Toeun,
Gunn. Darrell did answer, and not only that, he u Pole-raising committee (Lori
was headed into a meeting with Scott. I quickly Wiedeman in white jacket).
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September 2018Celebrating Public Service Week in the South Coast Region SCR Executive Director
Submitted by Shelby Snow, Regional Project Manager Ashok Bhatti whipping
up some of his famous
square waffles.
t SCR Ice Cream Man Moses our very own ice-cream man. The jingle of ice
Ikponmwosa offered cream truck music echoed through the halls as he
Passenger Transportation handed out frozen treats, including dairy-free and
Branch employees frozen
gluten-free options. No one was to go without a
treats, including dairy-free and
gluten-free options. cooling sweet treat on their shift!
By the end of the week, it was safe to say that
Wednesday morning, the SCR staff had enjoyed the events, having had the
Regional Management opportunity to socialize, celebrate with fellow
Team rolled up their sleeves coworkers and, perhaps, indulge in a few extra
to serve SCR staff piping well-deserved calories. u
hot, fresh waffles for
breakfast. The option of
round versus square waffles
did spark some debate
u Square or
June is not only the start of beach days, amongst diners, with SCR Executive Director
round?
barbecues and summer vacations, it’s also time Ashok Bhatti proudly insisting that his square This round
for Public Service Week! ones were the better kind. Everyone chatted waffle is
away, drank coffee and ate their fill of waffles looking like
Public Service Week happened June 10–16 this as they kick-started the morning together. The a winner,
year, to recognize the hard work of all BC Public meal was made possible by a wonderful team of with a
Service employees and celebrate integrity and volunteers who stayed late the previous day, and
healthy
innovation. dose of
woke up extra early to start fruit and
In the South Coast Region dicing up fruit and whipping whipped
p Terry Merluk, Alik Tataryn and Rajdeep Sangha serve
(SCR), we kicked off the up batter, generously donating cream.
up deliciously grilled burgers with a smile.
celebrations with our annual their time, culinary skills and
roof-top barbecue social. waffle making devices to the
Thankfully, the rain held off event’s success.
and more than 120 ravenous Next up, staff faced the
ministry employees lined up challenge of the annual SCR
under sunny skies for juicy Scavenger Hunt. On Thursday,
burgers, hefty hotdogs and seven teams scoured the
overflowing bowls of bright building in search of items
pink watermelon. As per like coupons, pennies and a
tradition, our Field Services group selfie with the building’s
team supplied a couple of security guard. After some
barbecuing experts who scrutiny by the judges of each
cooked up a storm, and ate team’s finds, the winning team
only after all others had p Victors of the SCR Scavenger Hunt: was “It’s Not Just a Team, It’s
loaded their plates. Similarly, Jenna Cochrane, Alison Laidlow and
A Lifestyle,” comprised of the
the finance team did a Cody Bagg.
speedy and sharp-eyed Alison
marvelous job of prepping the Laidlow, Jenna Cochrane and Cody Bagg. Later
burger toppings, breaking open watermelons and in the afternoon, there was a surprise visit from
setting up tables the morning of the event. p SCR staff socialize on the roof-top patio while enjoying a tasty barbecue lunch.
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September 2018Employee Recognition – Leaf it to Me
Submitted by Kathleen Au, Records Clerk
Growing up, did you ever hear the phrase, “If the Compliment Tree, and at the end of the and fuzzy file, and your
you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say week, the leaves were delivered, much to their dopamine levels will
anything at all”? recipients' joy. be as high as if you
were eating chocolate,
Well, then the opposite must be true… If you I mean, who doesn’t like being told they’re wrapped in a blanket,
have something nice to say, then you should fabulous? How proud I was of our Coquitlam on a cold and rainy day.
definitely express it! Sadly, the workplace can office tree which stood tall, holding up more than
operate devoid of emotions. It can be a place 380 compliment leaves! But let’s get down
of business; not a place of feelings. But during to some real talk.
Public Service Week, where we Now that Public Service Week At the heart of it all,
celebrated the dedication and has come and gone, what why wait until Public
work of our employees, we do we do with all the leaves Service Week to thank
got in touch with those inner we received? I heard a great a colleague for a job
feelings. idea from a manager who well done? Why put
told me about her “warm and off recognizing your
Throughout Public Service fuzzy file.” This is a folder that team for coming
Week at the South Coast contains all the good stuff she through on a tough
Regional Office, employees collected over the years – thank challenge? Personally,
could decorate our Compliment you cards, appreciation emails, I never waited for
Tree. Blank paper leaves compliment leaves and other p During Public Service Week, South Coast Regional Office employees enjoyed popcorn
birthdays, Christmas and wrote anonymous compliments on paper leaves.
were available for writing an mementos of success and great or Administrative
anonymous compliment to times. It’s a place you can go to Professionals Day to
colleagues or anyone to whom when you’re having a bad work So give yourselves and your colleagues a pat on
celebrate a meaningful moment. One week a year the back every day for a job well done. It’s well
staffers wanted to express p By the end of the week, the SCR day, which we are all bound just doesn’t cut it – celebrations should be year-
their appreciation. These leaves Coquitlam office Compliment Tree to have at some point in our deserved! u
round, as we are all pretty awesome.
were hung by their ribbons on held more than 380 leaves. careers. One hit of that warm
We’re looking for
stories and photos
for the December
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