Employee Spotlights: Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020

📅 4 months ago 🏷️ Modern Niagara Group Inc.

Part 1 – News Summary Modern Niagara marked Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020 by highlighting its commitment to employee wellbeing beyond traditional health and safety measures. In September 2019, several team members attended a two-day Mental Health First Aid course designed to equip participants with skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health distress. Among the attendees were Tim Moise, Labour Manager at Modern Niagara Ottawa, and Colleen Shields, Project Coordination Supervisor, both of whom found the course relevant to both personal and workplace interactions. Moise noted, “It really opened your eyes to some of the things to look out for,” illustrating how the training fosters practical support mechanisms. The initiative comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic and workplace stressors have further underscored the importance of mental health support in industries traditionally reluctant to confront such issues. Part 2 – Industry Context Mental health is increasingly recognized as a critical issue in the construction sector, which often faces high-risk, high-pressure environments. Modern Niagara’s emphasis on training and awareness reflects broader efforts within Canadian construction to address the “silent epidemic” of mental health challenges. By investing in skill development that aids early intervention, companies can improve workplace safety, cohesiveness, and overall productivity. Such initiatives are timely as the industry contends with additional pandemic-related pressures, underscoring the need for proactive measures to support employees’ mental wellbeing.

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