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Community Engagement

Community & Social Performance

Prairie Crane Inc. strives to build and maintain relationships with every community we work in, respecting its citizens and environment to the highest standards.

We take an interest and participate in events that shape our community and province. Prairie Crane is a sponsor of, and makes regular donations to, the Children's Wish Foundation and the Saskatchewan Children's Hospital Foundation. We have also donated services to Habitat for Humanity. Prairie Crane encourages employees to take part in volunteer activities in their local communities. Our employees have volunteered for organizations such as the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and The Friendship Inn. Prairie Crane has also worked closely with organizations such as the Gabriel Dumont Institute to train and hire Indigenous employees, with some of these employees still working with Prairie Crane today.

Our key priorities to maintain a high community and social performance include:

  • Building and developing relationships with the local community
  • Recognizing environmental needs for specific communities and worksites
  • Engaging with local organizations to strengthen our community and workforce by maximizing local employment
  • Educating all employees on the importance of respecting the communities in which we live and work
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Indigenous Engagement Strategy

The Prairie Crane Group of Companies (Prairie Crane, Alpine Transport & Rigging, and NCCHD) shares a common management structure and building operations. Because they work closely together, the three companies will sign and acknowledge a common Indigenous Engagement Strategy.

Key Contact for The Prairie Crane Group of Companies Strategy:
Stephanie Hnatuk-King | stephanie@prairiecrane.com

The strategy will focus on the following categories and key requirements:

Categories
  • Educate the workplace on Indigenous history and culture
  • Engage Indigenous people through hiring
  • Implement procurement practices, actions, and partnerships
  • Reinforce relationships and support Indigenous communities through community involvement
  • Provide clear and honest reporting of all actions undertaken in the Indigenous Engagement Charter Program
Key Requirements
  • Employment
  • Governance or leadership structure
  • Community investment
  • Education
  • Procurement models
  • Culture of your organization
  • Relationships – business and community
  • Overall commitment to reconciliation
  • Resources
  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Key performance indicators
Actions

Educate the workplace on Indigenous history and culture

Year 1

  • Enroll management and supervisors in 'Level 1 – Myths and Misconceptions' online training
  • Define which key management personnel will be engaging employees in Indigenous awareness and training and will be their key contact for any questions or feedback (e.g., the operations manager)

Year 2

  • Enroll a minimum of 5 employees in 'Level 1 – Myths and Misconceptions' online training
  • Enroll management and supervisors in 'Level 2 – Implementing an Indigenous Strategy & Hiring/Retention for Business' online training

Year 3

  • Enroll a minimum of 5 employees who have not received training in 'Level 1 – Myths and Misconceptions' online training
  • Enroll management and head supervisors in 'Level 3 – Indigenous Protocols & Cultural Traditions in Saskatchewan'
  • Include Indigenous awareness video in new hire orientation

Engage Indigenous people through hiring

Goal: Create a diverse workforce that is representative of Saskatchewan's population

To continue annually:

  • Work with local organizations: create job models with SIIT for future job postings and continue to look for other opportunities and organizations to assist with the hiring process
  • Ensure all job postings convey to applicants the importance of diversity and acceptance within a workforce, giving all people the ability to comfortably apply for a position

Implement procurement practices, actions, and partnerships

Goal: To learn more about Indigenous communities near job sites, and to look at opportunities for employment, training, or joint-venturing with these communities and businesses

To continue annually:

  • Reach out to Indigenous businesses and/or communities to learn about how a joint venture or working together could be positive for them and the Prairie Crane Group of Companies
  • Continue to strengthen and work on current joint ventures
  • Continue to look for new opportunities (e.g., training opportunities within the community)

Reinforce relationships and support Indigenous communities through community involvement

Goal: To find ways to connect with Indigenous communities through community involvement or volunteer opportunities

To continue annually:

  • Research and find community events to assist with and sponsor that bring awareness and long-term benefits to the Indigenous community (e.g., community building, sport, mentorship programs, and sponsorships)

Provide clear and honest reporting of all actions undertaken in the Indigenous Engagement Charter Program

Goal: Participate in an annual reporting process with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and measure the impact of the strategy through meetings with management and employees to receive feedback

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