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He involved in the develop- said Schaaf. emphasized that the Office ment and implementation Previously, when a civil- A new disability man- of Disability Management of the Office of Disability ian employee was injured, agement centre opened will tackle the stigma sur- Management attended the the employer’s Statement for business in Esquimalt rounding mental health- ceremony to celebrate their of Injury was sent by their last Friday with a mandate related illnesses. collective achievements. supervisor or manager to to provide improved case “We have to continue to Base Commander a central mailbox and for- management services for ill, build programs that sup- Captain (Navy) Jason Boyd warded to Employment injured and impaired DND port employees and man- also attended the ceremony and Social Development civilian employees. agers, provide easily acces- and was encouraged by the for review and approval Mark Miller, UNDE; Glenn MacDougall, Acting Glenn MacDougall, the sible tools and above all, opening of the regional before they were sent to DGWM; Nicole Schaaf, Office of Disability Acting Director General of create a culture that pro- office. WorkSafeBC. The onus Management, and Capt(N) Jason Boyd cut the Workplace Management motes employee health and “We all hope that we’ll was largely on the ill or ribbon marking the regional office of Disability (DGWM), representing wellbeing,” he said. “Taking never get sick or hurt, but injured employee and their Management opening. Assistant Deputy Minister care of our mental health is the reality is that many of manager to navigate the Human Resources Civilian, just as important, but we’re us will face these kinds of complex process on their presided over the opening not as good as we need to challenges while at work,” own. Under the new pro- launch of a pilot project in ship with key stakehold- ceremony for of the new be at recognizing what that he said. “On behalf of every gram, as soon as a man- the National Capital Region ers, aims to be a collab- regional Office of Disability looks like, especially in the member of the Defence ager or employer is aware in May 2017. A review of orative and inclusive entity Management on Oct. 19. workplace.” Team who supports CFB of any injury or illness they the pilot project by HR that facilitates a supportive, Located in Naden, the The regional Office of Esquimalt I am very grate- are encouraged to engage Civ found implementation safe workplace while reduc- new centre is operated by Disability Management ful that if that day comes, the Office of Disability of the Office of Disability ing the stigma of mental the civilian human resources employs four full-time the Office of Disability Management. A Disability Management created sub- health issues,” said Schaaf. branch of the Department case workers who are sup- Management will be here Management Advisor is stantial service improve- “The Office of Disability of National Defence and is ported by a national team to help.” then assigned to the case. ments and cost savings. Management is recog- a key component of DND’s at multiple centres across The new case manage- This neutral party will pro- Their findings showed a nized as a key pillar of the Total Health and Wellness the country. They will ini- ment model was created vide personalized, expert decrease in sick leave with- Total Health and Wellness Strategy. It offers support tially serve CFB Esquimalt to be an impartial, collab- case management services out pay; reductions in lost Strategy and its services are services including work and but will eventually expand orative and an inclusive to guide the employee and productivity, and reduction eagerly awaited.” non-work-related accidents, operations by the end of group says Nicole Schaaf, manager through every step in longstanding disability For more informa- injuries, illness or impair- the fiscal year to include National Manager, Office of of the process including cases. tion about the Office of ment; and recovery, return Vancouver Island and the Disability Management. assistance with forms, ben- Schaaf said the new sys- Disability Management to work, accommodation lower mainland. “The Office of Disability efits, leave, tracking, RTW tem also addresses a grow- or to file a claim send an and medical retirement. Representatives from the Management provides tools planning and much more. ing percentage of DND email to ++Disability MacDougall said the local disability manage- and guidance to enable Offices in Esquimalt short and long-term disabil- Management - Gestion opening of the new centre ment community includ- employees to either stay at and CFB Halifax became ity claims related to mental d’Invalidité@ADM(HR- supports Canada’s Defence ing unions, WorkSafe, work, or to support them the first regional centres health issues. Civ) DGWM@Ottawa- Policy: Strong, Secure, Health Canada, Pacific from the onset of leave in operation this month “The Office of Disability Hull or by telephone at Engaged, and its objective Coast University, and sup- through a safe and success- following the successful Management, in partner- 1-833-893-3388.
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Captain Jenn Jackson Preparation Execution you see the teamwork that develops, the Op Caribbe PAO What many people may not realize Executing a program onboard requires resulting advances in performance capa- is the planning process for readiness flexibility and planning for the embarked bility, and the overall increased profi- ciency to meet all the challenges that Sea The Red Hats training begins well before Sea Trainers Sea Trainers. To ensure that readiness embark. Once it is determined a ship objectives are met, there are regular syn- Trainers present, we know that we have They are worn by Sea Readiness requires the training, Sea Trainers plan chronization meetings to make adjust- done our job in delivering the readiness Trainers, and any sailor, or anyone who and prepare ashore for a specific training ments as needed to the overall plan. training necessary to ensure that ship’s has been around sailors, has likely heard program; that planning continues while Sea Trainers are often the first up in the companies are ‘Ready to Help, Ready to the significance of the red hat, and also embarked for the program. Sea Training morning and the last to go down at Lead and Ready to Fight’.” expressed a hint of dread at their arrival. staff dedicate months of work to ensure night, with little free time through- The presence of Sea Readiness out the day as they monitor the Trainers in HMCS Edmonton and HMCS a program effectively exposes the crew to scenarios they may encounter at sea. ship’s scheduled collective train- Nanaimo makes for a busy time on the ing, including choreographing and ships, which are set to start Operation Input from the ship’s Commanding Officer aids in the planning and prepara- coordinating the onset of the next Caribbe when they get to their area of unannounced event. operation; Op Caribbe is a bi-annual tion process. “Often, the Commanding Officer will “Where possible, we phase the illicit drug interdiction operation. training and build intensity and The tempo of scheduled collective identify keys areas for the development of their ship’s company that will then be complexity as the training period training is higher than normal and the progresses. Readiness training pro- frequency of unannounced team train- incorporated into the readiness training program,” said Lieutenant-Commander grams begin with drills that review ing and drills - such as damage control, and reinforce basic individual skills, casualty management, and force protec- Lisa Zezza, Executive Officer Patrol Vessel Sea Training (Pacific). and build to scenarios that require tion events - is even higher. So it means more advanced and collective effort Patrol Vessel Sea Training is made a lot of hard work, little sleep, and lots of to overcome,” says LCdr Zezza. learning in order to successfully achieve up of eight Sea Trainers, each a subject the objectives set by readiness training. matter expert in their own specialty Feedback Readiness training can take many dif- that corresponds to an equivalent trade, After every training event, the ferent forms depending on the mission or occupation, or position in the ship. sea trainers discuss the crew’s task for which the ship is being trained, “Sea trainers embark the ship to exe- response, noting observations on such as high-readiness level or mission- cute the well-thought out readiness written critiques that are presented specific force employment deployments training program, to mentor the crew, to the ship’s staff in order to effect such as the current training in Nanaimo and to provide assessment feedback,” necessary changes to their plans and Edmonton. Sea Trainers provide the adds LCdr Zezza. “There is a consider- and processes, ultimately improv- Royal Canadian Navy member setup a program, based on the Readiness Policy, able period of rapid growth that takes ing overall crew readiness. boundary hose between frame 26 and 40 which focuses on collective training place during readiness training as the “It’s a busy and intense period on the Main Deck during a fire training designed to render the ship’s company crew gels together and learns how to for us when we are embarked in located in the HMCS Edmonton Chief and into a cohesive and effective crew. work as an effective and capable team.” a ship,” said LCdr Zezza. “When PO Mess, picture taken at sea, the Oct. 12. Photos by Op Caribbe Imagery Technician XC07 4 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS October 22, 2018 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 [email protected] STAFF WRITERS Peter Mallett 250-363-3130 [email protected] PRODUCTION Teresa Laird 250-363-8033 [email protected] Bill Cochrane 250-363-8033 [email protected] Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 [email protected] ACCOUNTS/CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTION 250-363-3372 SALES REPRESENTATIVES Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 The ICBC FAQ [email protected] section states that Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 [email protected] “the rule requires Chuck Samson 778-557-5239 the driver to move [email protected] out of the left lane EDITORIAL ADVISORS even if the driver Capt Jenn Jackson 250-363-4006 James Vassallo 250-363-7060 is driving at the Published each Monday, under the authority of posted speed limit.” Capt(N) Jason Boyd, Base Commander. 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The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject copy or advertising to adhere to policy as outlined in PSP Policy Manual. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence. Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modi- What drives me crazy? Snails in the left lane fier, de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires SLt M.X. Déry oblivious to the ire they create in the passenger seat and she The ICBC FAQ section states pour adhérer Manuel des politiques des PSP. Contributor in the heavy-footed drivers prompted me to go in the left that “the rule requires the driver Les opinions et annonces exprimées dans le trapped behind them. lane. I refused since I wasn’t to move out of the left lane journal ne réflètent pas nécéssairement le When driving through the passing and explained how I even if the driver is driving at point de vue du MDN. Over the last five years on this coast, I’ve adapted to many rest of Canada, if a car is driving had no business in the left lane. the posted speed limit.” aspects of B.C. culture, such as faster than the one in the left lane “Oh, when I drive to Nanaimo, To end this rant on a safety riding my bike year-round and the slower drivers get out of the I stay in the left lane the whole note from someone who grew the extortionate cost of living. way without prompting. When time,” said my former colleague, up in a province that experiences But the Quebecois driver in me driving through Washington who shall remain nameless. winter in a more extreme way State, there are signs directing I pointed out the sign on the than most of B.C., take the time just can’t adapt to B.C. driving drivers to pull over and let highway, but that too fell on to defrost your vehicle in the and hogging the left lane. Circulation - 3,800 vehicles pass if there are more deaf ears. morning and switch to your Every time I drive to or from plus 1,000 pdf downloads per week than five cars behind them. I “I’ve lived here my whole life. winter tires. the airport or ferry terminal, wouldn’t have believed it unless No one follows those signs,” she Winter is coming, and no one Follow us on Facebook and join our I end up behind a conga line I had seen it on my journeys to added with a laugh. wants to clear their car of frost growing social media community. of slow drivers doing 70km/h Seattle, but they actually pull Don’t get me wrong, there are or even mild dew, but how can I in the left lane of an 80km/h A Division of Personnel Support Programs over completely! multiple reasons to be in the left trust that you can see me when highway, with drivers in the In B.C., however, drivers lane besides passing, such as to all your windows are fogged CFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces, right lane cruising along at Victoria, BC V9A 7N2 remain in the left lane regardless allow traffic to merge, preparing up? Start your car, get out, wipe nearly the same speed. No one of the speed they are doing. for a left hand turn or passing off the dew or frost, and once Web: www.lookoutnewspaper.com flashes their high beams or There has been a push in the a stopped official vehicle, the done, wait until your cold oil Fax: 250-363-3015 honks their horns at the slow last three years to get these road law also only applies when the temperature indicator isn’t on. Canadian Mail Product Sales Agreement 40063331 driver at the front of the pack, hogs out of the left lane. Despite posted limit is above 80km/h. Then maybe you’ll see my because once that driver exits handing out $167 fines, posting In anticipation that you are a frustrated face more clearly in the highway, the next car keeps multiple road signs on the member of the escargatoire and your rear-view mirror as I wait the same pace. highway and an ad campaign, you fancy yourself the speed for you to get out of the way so It isn’t just one slow driver in I’m still stuck behind a slow car police by putting yourself on that I can attempt to speed up CANADIAN COMMUNITY the left lane, it is an escargatoire in the passing lane. cruise control at 80km/h to to something approaching the NEWSPAPER AWARD 2018 of snails in no hurry and I was driving with a colleague block faster drivers, think again. speed limit.
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Ordinary Seaman Andrew Rennox (left), Lieutenant(N) Alex Gillis (middle), Leading Seaman Charles Harding (right), and the Snyper MkII aboard HMCS Charlottetown off the coast of Iqaluit during Operation Nanook.
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With new coop- and contribute to Canada’s ability to Command officials at the Jeju Naval erative engagements, both navies will maintain a persistent maritime pres- QCollege.com Base, during the International Fleet build upon their ability to respond to ence in the region, in alignment with Review. contemporary defence and security Strong, Secure and Engaged. October 22, 2018 CELEBRATINGCELEBRATING 75 YYEARSEARS PPROVIDINGROVIDING RRCNCN NNEWSEWS LOOKOUT • 11 HMCS CALGARY AT SEA Above: PO2 Adam and crewmembers stock the ship while in Korea during Operation Projection. Right: The fo’c’sle party forms up as Calgary prepares to come alongside. Below: PO2 Pedro conducts a safety brief. OS Ranville helps rig the awning on the flight deck while alongside in Busan, Republic of Korea. HMCS Calgary is deployed on Operation Projection. They are working to make the world more secure and enhance relationships with Canada’s allies and partners. The deployment also shows how the Royal Canadian Navy is ready to defend Canada’s interests around the world. Operation Projection shows Canada’s ongoing commit- ment to global peace. Photos by LS Zachariah Stopa, Canadian Forces Combat Camera 12 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS October 22, 2018 HMCS Calgary Awards and Promotions Sailor of the Quarter Commander Royal Canadian Navy, Vice-Admiral Sailor of the Quarter LS Gemma Handley Ron Lloyd visited HMCS Calgary while deployed is awarded a certificate and coin from on Operation projection. While on board he HMCS Calgary’s Commanding Officer, handed out the Special Service Medal (SSM) Cdr Ryan Saltel. with Expedition Bar. Pictured below are a few of those who received them. Photos by LS Mike Goluboff, MARPAC Imaging Services CPO2 Laurendeau receives the SSM Expedition Bar. LS Lalonde receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) LS Organ receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) with Expedition Bar. with Expedition Bar. Lt(N) Cayouette receives the Special Service Medal Lt(N) Tremblay receives the Special Service Medal PO1 Gray receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) (SSM) with Expedition Bar. (SSM) with Expedition Bar. with Expedition Bar. PO2 Ireland receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) WO McCaul receives the Special Service Medal (SSM) with Expedition Bar. with Expedition Bar. Want to recognize someone in your unit? Send your BZs to [email protected] @LookoutNewspaperNavyNews October 22, 2018 CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS LOOKOUT • 13 HMCS Yellowknife Awards and Promotions LCdr Donald Thompson-Greiff, Commanding Officer of HMCS Yellowknife, presented awards and promotions Oct. 16. Photos by LS David Gariepy, MARPAC Imaging Services LS Oren Grabarnik receives the Operational Service Medal – Expedition. PO1 Brian Whitman receives the Canadian Forces AB Geoffrey Pridie is promoted to his current rank. LS Oren Grabarnik is promoted to his current rank. Decoration First Clasp. A/SLt Conor Finan is promoted to his current rank. Lt(N) Bailey Kuntz is promoted to her current rank. AB Jean-Eudes Cloutier receives the Sea Service Insignia level one. Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Col L. Sabourin, Commander of Canadian Forces Recruiting Col L. Sabourin, Commander of Canadian Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG), and CWO M. Davis, Sgt Major of CFRG, Group (CFRG), and CWO M. Davis, Sgt Major of CFRG, present CPO2 S. Budden, UCPO of CFRC Pacific, with the present MCpl M. Leoncio of CFRC Pacific Detachment MILPERSCOM CWO Coin for his work as the Sgt. Major of Vancouver with the CFRC Pacific Recruiter of the Quarter the Recruiter Training Concentration in Cornwall ON. Award for June-September 2018. 14 • LOOKOUT CELEBRATING 75 YEARS PROVIDING RCN NEWS October 22, 2018 Patrol Craft Training Unit LCdr Bergmann, Commanding Officer of Patrol Craft training Unit, presented medals. LCdr Greer receives the Special Service Medal - Expedition LS Ashcroft receives the Special Service Medal - NATO Bar for participating in Operation Artemus. for participating in Operation Reassurance. LS Kent receives the Canadian Forces’ Decoration. MS Cartagena receives the Gun Metal Sea Service LS Keddy receives the Gun Metal SSI. Insignia (SSI). CFB Esquimalt Sports & Athletic Awards Elite athletes from CFB Esquimalt were on hand Oct. 11 at the Sports and Athletic awards event, with many receiving special awards. PO1 Micheal Tibbetts (left) receives the Most Lt(N) Krista Seguin (left) receives the Most Dedicated Photo by LS David Gariepy, MARPAC Imaging Services Dedicated to Sports Award (Male) from Rugby to Sports Award (Female) from Rugby Olympic Olympic medalist Karen Paquin. medalist Karen Paquin. MS Lee Thibault (left) receives the Breakthrough AB Julie Reid (right) receives the Breakthrough Athlete CPO2 Charles Kuyper (left) receives the Sportsmanship Athlete Award (Male) from Base Commander, Capt(N) Award (Female) from Base Commander, Capt(N) Award (Male) from Penny Blanchard, Sports and Jason Boyd. Jason Boyd. Fitness Manager, Personnel Support Program (PSP). Captain Megan McDougall (left) receives the PO1 Scott Crouse (left) accepts the Breakthrough MS Pat McKernan (left) accepts the Breakthrough Sportsmanship Award (Female) from Penny Blanchard. Team Award on behalf the CFB Esquimalt Men’s Slow Team Award on behalf the CFB Esquimalt Men’s Pitch team, presented by David Rothermund, Senior Ball Hockey team, presented by David Rothermund, Manager of PSP. Senior Manager of PSP. 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Cannabis consumption during ʞˀ operating in a hyperbaric environment, i.e. diving, the 28 days before any known submarine service or use of a hyperbaric chamber; or expected performance of … ʞˀ high altitude parachuting from a height of or above 13,000 28DAYS feet (3,962 metres) above mean sea level; ʞˀ service as a member of a crew of a military aircraft as a pilot, air combat systems officer, flight engineer, airborne electronic sensor operator, observer, loadmaster, jumpmaster, search and rescue technician, air technician, air gunner, air marshal, tactical aircraft security officer, flight test engineer, flight attendant, flight steward, flight surgeon, flight nurse or aeromedical evacuation technician; ʞˀ controlling or directing an aerospace platform or asset; or ʞˀ operation of an unmanned aerial system. 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