Wednesday 5 April 2023

How to use ChatGPT for research and for fun - students

Please find the following video for students to help with research and have fun using ChatGPT for academia.

YouTube Video

OpenAI ChatGPT for Professors, Instructors and Educators


The following video is geared towards #educators #professors #instructors in post-secondary education #ai #lectures #lessonplan #rubrics #test #university #college


 Please feel free to add in the comments section on how you have used #chatgpt for academic purposes. Please list any apprehensions you may have as well.

Friday 3 February 2023

Podcast on Change Management

 In gratitude for guest speaker and change agent Paolo Primiani, MBA, PROSCI for appearing on the second episode of "What is it? Why Bother?" podcast

Podcast link

I greatly appreciate Malkeet Singh for his expertise, professionalism in helping with the podcast and editing.

Thank you Stephen Hurley at voicEd | Your voice is right here! for helping me with the channel.

Podcast "What is it? Why Bother"

 In gratitude for the help from Stephen Hurley at VoicEd Radio on making this new venture happen. 

Season 1 Episode 1 "Job Analysis"

In gratitude for Ewan Gibson, Digital Fluency Librarian (Idea Lab) Libraries for sharing the podcast knowledge along with informing me of VoicEd Radio website voicEd | Your voice is right here!

Podcast Channel below

What Is It? Why Bother? (spreaker.com)


 


Wednesday 13 April 2022

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act - Royal Ascent April 11, 2022

FYI below article from  Gowling Law Firm. Authors Alycia Riley and Hunter Fox dated April 13th retrieved from 

Enhanced transparency electronic monitoring | Gowling WLG

Excerpt from article below

Clarification came with the introduction of Bill 88, the Working for Workers Act, 2022, which was first introduced in the Ontario Legislative Assembly on February 28, 2022. While Bill 88 contains several changes for employers in Ontario, this article focuses specifically on the new requirement for most employers to have a policy on electronic monitoring in the workplace. Additional changes will be addressed in a separate article."

FREE Employment Law Seminar - April 21st

You can register in advance for free by signing up for Blakes events more information located here In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes | Blakes


 In Case You Missed It: Recent Employment Case Law and Legislative Changes

April 21, 2022 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Employment law in Canada continues to change at a fast pace. Employers are dealing with myriad complex issues and regulatory changes, including in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, accommodation, ESG issues and the everchanging role of technology in the workplace. Keeping up with these developments can be a challenge.
 
Join members of the Blakes Employment & Labour group as we discuss recent legislative changes in Canadian employment law, including recent case law and Quebec-specific changes.
 
Topics:

  • An overview of provincial and federal legislative changes to Canadian employment law

  • Recent case law and practical guidance for employers based on these decisions

  • The Quebec perspective, including employee privacy and French language laws

 Blakes Speakers:

Monday 11 April 2022

Health & Safety

 2022 OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards -- Occupational Health & Safety (ohsonline.com)

The above link celebrates the awards given to companies on Health & Safety manufacturers.

The second annual Industrial Hygiene Awards are here! This award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene.

Monday 4 April 2022

Tuesday 29 March 2022

Helping Newcomers Feel Welcomed in Canada

 My students inspired me to share some information on trade shows, career fairs, and associations that help newcomers feel welcomed with an easier transition to Canada. Please add comments on other website links to help me add to the list of vendors, associations, etc.  If you could please also send me links to help newcomers with housing, social events, jobs, etc. that would be helpful to share on future blogs.


CAREER FAIR WEBSITES
  • https://www.newcomerscanada.ca/event/toronto/
  • Torontojobs.ca
CLOTHES 
  • https://www.havenontheq.com/services
  • Professional Clothes https://toronto.dressforsuccess.org/
  • Thrift Stores:
    • https://salvationarmy.ca/
    • https://www.valuevillage.com/
    • https://www.talize.com/
FURNITURE - free to students, newcomers and people with disabilities. Also you may want to volunteer to get that much needed work experience while feeling great by helping a community!
EVENTS - SOCIAL (sports, hobbies, interests, etc.)
  • Meetup.com
  • EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/
  • https://www.toronto.com/events-calendar/
  • https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/
  • FREE tickets to some museums, art galleries, theatres https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/
  • Toastmasters (also great presentation, leadership and other education streams). Most allow you to go 1-3 times for free before joining
    • https://www.toastmasters.org/
FOOD
  • If you are hungry and need a helping hand please see the below for locations near you
  • Need Food? - Daily Bread Food Bank
  • In Etobicoke please visit https://www.havenontheq.com/services


HEALTH & WELLNESS- Toronto
  • https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/health-services-for-newcomers/
HOUSING 
  • https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/moving-to-toronto/refugee-resettlement-program/
  • https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/853e-newcomer-welcome-brochure-english.pdf
HORSERACING - watch for Free Woodbine (except Queen's Plate)
  • Race Days https://woodbine.com/race/#!/WOT/1/2019-12-15
  • Woodbine.com
  • They are expanding and looking for help with the horse, casino and construction. Will be hiring for their new footie (soccer) stadium, hotel and entertainment in the future.
LEGAL 
  • https://www.legalaid.on.ca/more/corporate/contact-legal-aid-ontario/
OTHER - TORONTO
  • https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/853e-newcomer-welcome-brochure-english.pdf
PARKS
  • High Park
  • Centennial Park
  • Centennial Park - Greenhouse (solarium) https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/centennial-park-conservatory/

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 
  • If you are already a member of an association please go to their networking events. If not, you may want to network at an additional cost at some of their events
  • PMI.org
  • HRPA
  • Toastmasters
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS (look at your country + Canada for association near you for networking, housing, jobs and maybe even scholarships such as the below website

RENTAL BOOKS, eBOOKS, MUSIC CDS, MOVIE DVDs, & SOME WORKSHOPS (EDUCATION, SOCIAL, ETC.)
  • Speak with your local librarian on products that you can rent (free) and services at Toronto Public Library https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/
  • FREE Museum and Art Pass for 2 adults and 2 kids Museum + Arts Pass : Toronto Public Library

VOLUNTEERING (which may be used on your resume and ask for a reference from the organization)
  • If you love animals please consider EHS Etobicoke Humane Society https://etobicokehumanesociety.com/
  • Toronto Zoo http://www.torontozoo.com/tz/volunteer
  • If you want to help seniors as a friendly visitor consider helping at a long-term care home facility near you https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/long-term-care-homes/
  • If you want to help kids as a friendly visitor consider helping Toronto Sick Kids http://www.sickkids.ca/CareersVolunteering/volunteering/index.html
  • Helping those who are hungry and need a helping hand http://donate.dailybread.ca/?msclkid=9b420ad8e35012ef249954ec5ebe1d36&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DBFB%20-%20Search&utm_term=food%20bank&utm_content=Food%20Bank
    • In Etobicoke visit https://www.havenontheq.com/services

WORK 
LOOKING FOR WORK
  • Partner with recruitment agencies early (they are free to the candidate in Canada)
  • See above on associations that help newcomers with job search strategies

PROGRAMS TO HELP NEWCOMERS WITH JOBS
  • Indus - https://induscs.ca/
  • JobStart - https://www.jobstart.org/contact
  • vpi - https://www.vpi-inc.com/employment-programs/
  • JVS - https://www.jvstoronto.org/
WORKING OUT - GYMS

  • https://trythey.ymcagta.org/ YMCA 

Also, please reach out to your religious leader near you to see if there are any services that they can help you with or know of other associations or organizations.

For students, please reach out to your student advisor at your College/University to see if they have any information. Find out if your College or University has a career coach to help you with your resume, job search strategies and potential jobs (coop, internship, etc.)

Monday 21 March 2022

Not-for-profit agencies that help you find a job in Toronto (FREE)

I posted a long time ago help on finding a job in Toronto if you are a newcomer but wanted to update my earlier post below...


LOOKING FOR WORK
  • Partner with recruitment agencies early (they are free to the candidate in Canada)
  • Don't discount networking such as Toastmasters, your religious faith (speak with the spiritual leader as they have connections and want to help)
  • See the below associations that help newcomers with job search strategies
PROGRAMS TO HELP NEWCOMERS WITH JOBS
Not-for-profit jobs are listed here along with volunteering Jobs Jobs | CharityVillage

Also, check your College's career services and career coach along with Humber College Community Employment Centres Contact Us - Humber College located at multiple centres such as the below

555 Burnhamthorpe Road, Suite 500
Etobicoke, M9C 2Y3
(at The West Mall)

416-234-8942

Hours
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wed. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm


Friday 4 March 2022

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes

 Below from Fasken Law Firm

THE HR SPACE

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes

Friday, March 4, 2022

This update is intended for all Ontario employers.

Context

In December 2021, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021 which introduced new employer policies regarding disconnecting from work, prohibitions on non-compete agreements, removed Canadian experience requirements, and set out a new licensing regime for recruiting and temporary help agencies amongst other key changes that were discussed in two previous bulletins, “An Update on Ontario’s Bill 27: Key Amendments for Employers” and “Ontario Proposing Significant New Employment Law Changes in Bill 27”. Bill 88 is, in name, a follow up with further new employer obligations.

Continue reading to learn more about Bill 88.

FULL ARTICLE

 

Bill 88: Ontario Proposing More Employment Law Changes | Knowledge | Fasken

Mark your calendars for Mini Royal 2022 – the Hooves Hearts and Hands edition!

 Save The Date May 30-June 18, 2022 Mini Royal 2022 Hooves, Hearts, Hands In support of CARD's Therapeutic Riding Programs Mark your calendars for Mini Royal 2022 – the Hooves Hearts and Hands edition! Bid in the silent auction. Check out displays and chances to win on-site at CARD. Register for one, two or three different challenges. There will be a Hooves challenge option available in every class. Get your Hearts racing with the mobility challenge. Use your Hands to click the mouse in our online horsemanship quiz (paper version will be available). There is something for everyone! May 30 – June 18, 2022 Stay tuned for more details.

CARD | The Community Association for Riders with Disabilities-" Hooves,Hearts & Hands"s





Friday 18 February 2022

Ice Skating at Cloverdale Mall

Register below

Bring your skates and the family for free public ice skating at The Cloverdale Rink, available daily from February 14 to March 31.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ice-skating-at-the-cloverdale-rink-registration-263313396457