JA-NEO Business Hall of Fame Celebrates the 2023 Inductees

On Thursday night, JA Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) celebrated nine local business leaders at its 8th annual JA-NEO Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.  

photo courtesy of ja-neo, facebook.

This year’s honourees include: 

1. Allan and Gerald Bolton – Formerly Trentway Bus Lines

2. Peter, Anne and Greg Elmhirst – Elmhirst’s Resort

3. Bill Lett and Michael Gallant – Lett Architects Inc.

4. Craig Mortlock – Mortlock Construction

5. Neil Morton – Formerly Studio PTBO

6. Effy Peel – Jim’s Pizzeria & Pasta

7. Peter Robinson – Formerly Weed Man Lawn Care

8. Jaime Stringer – Formerly FCI Windows

9. Scott Murison, Kieran Andrews, and Jonathan Moreno – Wild Rock Outfitters

“At (last night’s) JA-NEO Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, we will recognize Peterborough’s exceptional business leaders who have strengthened the local economy and community through their exemplary accomplishments,” said Sanjeev Sukumaran, JA-NEO Business Hall of Fame chancellor. “I want to personally congratulate each of tonight’s honourees. They truly are exemplary individuals, widely respected for their integrity, business acumen, and community contributions, and they are inspiration to us all.”  

Attendees of this celebration joined JA-NEO at The Venue in Downtown Peterborough.

“The Business Hall of Fame not only focuses on celebrating outstanding local business leaders from across our community, but it also plays an essential role in helping to prepare and inspire the next generation,” explained John McNutt, president and CEO of JA-NEO. “All of the proceeds raised from tonight’s event will help JA meet the growing demand for our financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education programs for students.”

The Business Hall of Fame is the largest fund development event for Junior Achievement, with all dollars raised going directly towards the delivery of local programs. By honouring the past and present business leaders of our community, they work to inspire the trailblazers of tomorrow and ensure the continued success of the community’s local economy.  

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Local Students Mentored In World of Choices Program To Explore Future Career Options

Over 200 local students learned from over 25 mentors at the Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) World of Choices program about career paths at Living Hope Church on Thursday.

Ja-NEO held a similar event in early March with the Peterborough Petes at the Peterbrorough Memorial Centre. All photos by Samantha Bianco.

Students ranged from grades 8 to 10 from schools such as St. Martin’s, Adam Scott, Monsignor O’Donoghue and more. Each student listened to five different mentors to gain first-hand insight into career options, benefits and career challenges. Peterborough Fire Department, Peterboro Matboards and RBC were some of the many mentors present.

WOC is a career exploration event aimed at helping students discover new career choices and learn from local industry professionals. Students had the opportunity to get familiar with potential educational paths and grasp a better understanding of the day-to-day duties of several careers.

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Local Students Receive Career Advice From Mentors In World of Choices Program

165 elementary school students were left with words of wisdom as they attended Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) and Peterborough Petes’ World of Choices (WOC) program listening to various mentors about career paths on Thursday morning.

Burton Lee, Petes executive director of business operations (left) addressing the 165+ students in grades 7 and 8 about his career experience with the team. Photo by David Tuan bui.

The event at the Peterborough Memorial Centre hosted grade 7 and 8 students from Crestwood, Chemong Public School, Prince of Wales and Immaculate Conception. They listened to five different mentors to gain first-hand insight into career options, benefits and career challenges in the professional sports and entertainment industry. Mentors included organizations from the Peterborough Petes, Rawscoe's Sport Collectibles, RBC, YourTV Cogeco, Corus Entertainment and more that spoke to the pre-teens.

WOC is a career exploration event aimed at helping students discover new career choices and learn from local industry professionals. Students had the opportunity to get familiar with potential educational paths and grasp a better understanding of the day-to-day duties of several careers.

“We’re excited to partner with The Peterborough Petes to help local students understand and explore a wide array of career options,” said John McNutt, JA-NEO president and CEO. “Following the completion of today’s program, students will feel empowered to continue their education towards a chosen career and be better equipped to meet the challenges of today’s working world.”

All participating students received a ticket to attend the Petes’ game that night with a family member against the Kingston Frontenacs.

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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Seeking New Board Members

The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) Board of Directors is accepting applications for new board members to serve for a three-year term beginning in April announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the PKED.

PKED says their ideal applicants will have demonstrated leadership in their industry, their commitment to the region’s growth and prosperity and will be capable of representing broad regional interests, and not just those of a specific industry, organization, or group.

A PKED board director expectations are to:

• Feel passionate about growing the regional economy and willing to invest time and expertise into guiding PKED to fulfill its mission and mandate.

• Possess a deep understanding of current business issues and trends and is committed to seeking solutions

• Be committed to supporting the PKED team to capitalize on/pursue opportunities

• Be well connected to the local business community, and committed to attending local business events

• Be familiar with community economic development programs, policies and activities related investment attraction and growth

• Understand how economic development seeks to improve the economic well-being and quality of life of a community by creating and retaining jobs and providing a stable tax base

• Be age of majority, live or be employed in the City or County Peterborough

• Have a post-secondary education or relevant business experience

• Have previous board experience

• Have a background in one or more of the following sectors is ideal: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agriculture, Cleantech, Tourism and Small Business

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to act collaboratively.

• Have time and capacity available to meaningfully prepare for and participate in board meetings, discussions and PKED events.

The board meets monthly and there may be additional committee or special meetings from time to time.

Applications from interested members of the public can be submitted by sending a resume or CV to recruitment@investptbo.ca on or before Saturday. Applications received after this date will be held on file for the next recruitment period.

Applications can also be accepted by visiting their website.

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Peterborough Petes Accepting Applicants For Careers, Volunteers and Internships for Upcoming Season

The Peterborough Petes gearing up for the 2022-23 hockey season by accepting applications for full-time/part-time, volunteer and intern positions announced on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Three positions include video coordinator, communication coordinator and marketing director.

The following is a list of hiring positions from the Petes:

Full-Time & Part-Time Paid Opportunities

• Marketing Director (Applications accepted until June 1 at 4:30 p.m.)

• Communication Coordinator (Applications accepted until June 1 at 4:30 p.m.)

Internships

Note: Unpaid internships with the Peterborough Petes are available for current post-secondary students who require Intern or Co-op placement hours for the completion of their accredited post-secondary degree or diploma program. 

Petes Internships are designed to meet the differing needs of students at all post-secondary institutions. Regardless of the number of hours needed to complete or the time of year applicants would like to complete their internship, these positions are open.

• Intern, Administration and Community Engagement (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Archives & Alumni Relations (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Communication & Digital Marketing (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Corporate Partnership & Ticket Operations (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, E-Commerce & Retail (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Game Operations & Major Events (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Sales and Service (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Ticket Sales & Service (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

• Intern, Video & Analytics (Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 term)

Volunteers

• Video Coordinator (Applications ongoing)

• Game Operations Volunteers (Applications ongoing)

To apply to any of these positions, please review the posting and submit a résumé and cover letter by email, referencing the position title in the subject line.

Qualified applicants should send an up-to-date résumé and cover letter to hiring@gopetesgo.com, citing the role(s) of interest in the subject line. All applicants will be contacted. 

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Peterborough Musicfest Seeking New Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Peterborough Musicfest is looking to hire a new marketing and communications coordinator for a year-round position announced on Wednesday.

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The position will consist of 35-varying hour work weeks with evenings and weekends required through July and August.

Please send a cover letter and resume via email Tracey Randall, General Manager at info@ptbomusicfest.ca with the subject: Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 16. The hired applicant will start immediately.

For more details on qualifications and duties, click here.

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Dr. Rosana Salvaterra Becomes New Alberta Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health

Retirement did not last long for Dr. Rosana Salvaterra as she was hired by Alberta Health as the new Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health announced Wednesday.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra during the announcement of $3 million from the Ontario Government going towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Salvaterra will begin her new role on Oct. 4 as she retires from her position of Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health (PPH) on Sept. 19. She has maintained that role since 2008 from Dr. Garry Humphreys who had retired.

“I am looking forward to providing Dr. Hinshaw with the additional support and assistance she needs to ensure the office of the CMOH (Chief medical officer of Health) fulfills its role and mandate,” said Salvaterra. “I recognize I have a great deal to learn about my new home and new public health system, and I hope I will be able to make a meaningful contribution as a member of the team.”

Dr. Salvaterra holds a Master’s degree in Health Research Methodology, a specialty in Public Health and Preventive Medicine and is an adjunct professor at Queens University. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Salvaterra, 65, revealed that she wanted to move to Edmonton after retirement to be closer to her family last month.

Larry Stinson, PPH director of operations will become the interim CEO after Dr. Salvaterra’s retirement until Dr. Thomas Piggott assumes the role starting on Dec. 1.

“I am so pleased that Dr. Salvaterra has agreed to join our team in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health.

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Trent University Supports the Creation of 100 New Student Summer Jobs

More than 100 student summer jobs have been created through the renewed Trent Summer Work Experience Program (TSWEP), providing undergraduate and graduate students at Trent University career experience through paid summer employment opportunities announced Friday.

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"While a summer job provides an important opportunity for university students to earn income, it also offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development by building connections and developing skills that will serve them well in their future career paths," explains Dr. Michael Khan, provost and vice-president Academic. “The Trent Summer Work Experience Program is one of the many ways Trent equips students with guaranteed career-building experiences alongside leading faculty and staff from across the University.”

A joint initiative of Careerspace and the Office of the Registrar, TSWEP provided funding support to create both part-time and full-time employment opportunities for Trent students this summer.

Through the program, positions were created in more than 60 departments at the University including the Office of Student Affairs, Housing Services, Bata Library, External Relations and Advancement, as well as within academic departments.

These positions allow students to access diverse hands-on work experience with opportunities to engage in research, marketing, data analysis, completing independent projects, assisting and developing ways to pivot department resources online.

“I’ve gained invaluable hands-on experience working for the Trent Community Research Centre,” says Momina Shahid, a Trent Business student. “TCRC has provided me with the ideal research experience as well as an amazing opportunity to work directly with members of the local community and community organizations.”

TSWEP covers the full cost of student salaries, at the regular student rate, for approved summer positions with Trent departments and faculty. To have been eligible for these new positions, students must be returning to study at Trent in the fall and have demonstrated financial need.

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Flying Colours Corp. Launching Series Of Recruitment Events

Flying Colours Corp. is launching a series of recruitment events to attract new and existing talent to the expanding North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions company. They take place Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd at its Peterborough headquarters. 

A combination of existing and new roles will be highlighted during the two-day showcase. Flying Colours Corp. is hoping to fill in excess of 50 openings in its paint, avionics, maintenance, interiors, cabin installation and upholstery departments by mid-summer. They are using the recruitment event as a platform to showcase the types of roles on offer, the dynamic work environment and the career opportunities the business presents.

Flying Colours Peterborough location is looking to welcome some 50 new recruits this summer. (Photo courtesy Flying Colours Corp.)

Many of the new roles are being created to support the addition of a new paint and maintenance hangar, which when completed will add a further 100,000 squared feet to the Peterborough facility.

Existing employees will be on hand to explain their roles, management will respond to specific company questions and the HR team will be accepting resumes and organizing interviews. Flying Colours specializes in the custom completion and maintenance of mid to large size business jets. Every project is unique and requires the talents and skilled labour of a variety of technicians and artisans to perform detailed, hand-crafted work.  

“We’re looking for additional people to join our work family as we continue to expand,” says Sean Gillespie, Executive VP Flying Colours Corp. “We’re interested in everyone from recent grads who want the opportunity to work towards their license to seasoned professionals, skilled craftspeople and aircraft technicians. Many people in other industries might not realize that their skills are transferable, which is why we’re holding this event.”

Photo courtesy Flying Colours Corp.

Participants will be able to view a business aircraft and learn about how working at Flying Colours provides the opportunity to earn a good wage, excellent benefits and enjoy career progression while performing interesting and varied work.

The event hours are Friday, March 22nd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To preschedule an interview, resumes can be sent in advance to HR@flyingcolourscorp.com with “FCCN Careers" in the subject line. 

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