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Steering Committee
Terms of Reference


ESTABLISHMENT

The Aboriginal Workplace Participation Initiative (AWPI) Steering Committee is hereby established.
 

MANDATE

The Steering Committee will be responsible for:

  • Facilitating constructive cross cultural relationships that foster a supportive work environment.
  • Creating linkages to the labour force and educational opportunities. 
  • Developing implementation and evaluation plans.
  • Developing and recommending the policies and procedures necessary to achieve the principles of the partnership agreement. This includes developing a plan to modify policies and practices which suits the needs of all parties if systemic barriers are identified.
  • Sharing information with the Aboriginal community and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Initiating misconception training as required. 
  • Conducting a Workforce Inventory. 
  • Conducting an Inventory of Good & Services utilized by the City.
  • Monitoring progress and modifying the implementation plan and related processes as needed.

MEMBERSHIP

The following agencies will be requested to provide representatives to serve on the Steering Committee:
  • Aboriginal Workplace Participation Initiative 
  • Alberta Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 
  • Alberta Human Resources and Employment 
  • Aquatera Utilities Inc.
  • City of Grande Prairie 
  • CUPE – Local 787 
  • Grande Prairie Friendship Centre 
  • Grande Prairie Regional College 
  • Human Resources & Skills Development Canada 
  • IAFF – Local 2770 
  • Metis Employment Centre 
  • Metis Local 1990 
  • Native Counselling Services of Alberta 
  • Northern Alberta Development Council 
  • Western Cree Tribal Council 
    • Duncan’s First Nation 
    • Horse Lake First Nation
    • Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

TERM

The membership will be reviewed annually.

CHAIRPERSON

The Chair will be appointed by the Steering Committee for a two-year term.
 

MEETINGS

  • The Steering Committee will establish a regular meeting schedule and will meet a minimum of every 3 months.
  •  The Chair may establish meetings to deal with emergent issues.
  • Decisions will be made by consensus and then by vote if necessary.
  • Minutes will be distributed within 10 days following each meeting. 
  • The Steering Committee will report regularly on its activities.