Ontario Government Introducing Legislation For Employers to Disclose Salary Range and AI Use In Hiring

The Ontario Government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would require employers to include expected salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in its hiring process, announced at the YMCA on Monday morning.

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Disclosing this information allows employees to make informed decisions in their career search, according to the Ontario Government. Ontario would be the first jurisdiction in Canada to require businesses to disclose if AI is used during their hiring process.

“At a time when many companies are posting record profits, it is only fair they communicate transparently about how they pay workers,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “And as the use of artificial intelligence in Ontario skyrockets, our government will continue to take action to ensure workers aren’t excluded from the job market because of technological biases and that their privacy rights are protected.”

AI tools and algorithms are being adopted by Ontario businesses at a rapid rate and generate high volumes of personal data about job applicants and employees, according to a press release. In response to the growing concerns about the ethical, legal and privacy implications of AI, the provincial government is proposing to require employers to inform potential employees if it is being used in the hiring process.

The Ontario Government continues to vow to help end workplace misconduct and hold abusers to account. They will also be conducting consultations and detailed analysis on ending the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in the settlement of cases of workplace sexual harassment, misconduct or violence, as stated by Piccini.

“The consultations will identify legislative options to restrict the use of NDAs while protecting the rights of victims and survivors,” he said. “It’s past time we end a practice that allows businesses to shelter the behaviour of some of the worst members of our communities.”

These changes are part of a larger package that, if passed, would expand on the ground-breaking actions introduced in the Working for Workers Acts, 2021, 2022 and 2023. They will be unveiled in the coming days to protect workers, help them earn bigger paycheques and help newcomers contribute to building Ontario according to a press release.

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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.

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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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New Dollarama Location To Open In Peterborough

A third Dollarama location in Peterborough will be opening sometime soon in the Willowcreek Plaza on Lansdowne Street East. No word on an opening date as of yet but if you wish to apply, you can fax your resume to 705.749.2935.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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