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Commissionaires and DND Join Forces to Support Injured Veterans
Front row (L-R): Rear Admiral Andrew Smith, Chief Military Personnel,
and Paul Guindon, Chairman of Commissionaires
Back row (L-R): Rainer Haussner, Jim Britton, Lise Gallant, Colleen Capstick,
Dan Berthiaume (veterans/commissionaires)
Photo by Master-Corporal Roy McClellan, National Defence Department
Memorandum of Understanding on new “Return to Work” program signed
November 2, 2010, Vancouver, BC – The Department of National Defence, the Canadian Forces (CF), and Commissionaires announce the signing of the Return to Work (RTW) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide employment to veterans injured in the line of duty. The MOU was signed 1 November 2010 at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa.
“This is an excellent opportunity for our CF members,” said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. “This new initiative will provide our men and women in uniform recovering from injuries another avenue to ensure a smooth transition back to active military service or civilian life.”
The Return to Work program is designed to assist the recovery of CF members injured as a result of their military service. Commissionaires is experienced in matching the skills and training of CF veterans by providing them with employment opportunities tailored to their individual situations. The outcome of the program is either reintegration back to their military duties in the CF, or a successful transition to a post-military career. This program equally applies to the spouses of deceased CF or Reserve personnel.
“Commissionaires’ longstanding association with the CF and our mandate to provide meaningful employment to veterans makes this program a perfect fit for us. Our mandate is as relevant today as it ever has been,” said Allen Batchelar, CEO Commissionaires British Columbia. “We’re uniquely qualified to help injured military members return to work in a familiar and supportive environment.”
“When I retired after 26 years in the military, I got a job with a civilian company,” said Roger Harber, BC commissionaire. “To be honest, it was challenging to adapt. I missed the camaraderie I had enjoyed in the military, and having people around who could relate to what it’s like—and what it takes—to serve our country. After a few years I approached Commissionaires. They valued my military experience and offered me opportunities to advance in my career. The camaraderie is back!”
Commissionaires is a private, wholly Canadian, not-for-profit national corporation led by veterans at the service of veterans. As a premier national security provider protecting people, property, assets and information, Commissionaires offers a broad spectrum of services that translates into many varied and interesting employment opportunities for their 20,000 members.
“We have a proven track record supporting injured CF members and veterans,” adds Batchelar. “We’ve been doing it for decades with excellent results. CF members and modern veterans can count on Commissionaires.”
About Commissionaires
Commissionaires was founded to provide meaningful employment for former Canadian Forces and RCMP personnel. The organization has long been recognized as Canada’s premier security provider, protecting people and property for public and private sector clients from coast to coast. While employing leading-edge technology in delivering security services, Commissionaires has remained true to its roots by providing employment to those making the transition to civilian life after active service in the military and police forces. The organization also hires many reliable and responsible individuals without military or police experience. Commissionaires’ services and security solutions include: security guarding, enforcement, identification services, training and security consulting. The integrity, strong work ethic, proven skills and discipline of Commissionaires give clients confidence and security everyday, everywhere.
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For more information, please contact:
Patricia Robitaille
Communications & Media Relations
T 604 873 0080
C 604 230 0530
probitaille@shaw.ca
Audrey Plé
Commissionaires BC
T 604 224 6122
C 604 506 2266
ple@commissionaires.bc.ca
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Commissionaires and DND MOU background information.
Veterans working with Commissionaires describe their experience.
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