Myshak Group - Our Privacy Policy

Personal information is not required to access this website. This privacy policy sets out how Myshak Crane and Rigging Ltd, Myshak Sales and Rentals Ltd, Myshak Transportation Group Ltd, and Myshak Equipment Ltd, collectively known as “Myshak Group” uses and protects any information that you may give the Myshak Group administrator (“Myshak Group”) when you use this website. Some information is required if you are sending a request for information to the Myshak Group.

“Myshak Group” is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. We will never sell your information.

“Myshak Group” may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are aware of and understand any changes. This policy is effective May 5, 2016.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site.

Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Myshak Group - Our Illegal Labour Policy

Purpose
This policy was developed to outline our commitment to combating child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, and slavery, and sets forth the measures we undertake to ensure compliance.

Scope
This policy applies to all employees, suppliers, vendors, or contractors directly involved with the Myshak Group of Companies (Myshak), including: Myshak Sales & Rentals Ltd., Myshak Crane & Rigging Ltd., NexGen Transportation Ltd., Energy Crane Services Ltd., and Myshak Transportation Group Ltd.

Application
Myshak condemns all forms of slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. We believe in the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals and are committed to upholding these principles throughout our operations and supply chains.

Myshak holds itself accountable to the highest ethical standards and complies with and exceeds all relevant and applicable local and international laws pertaining to illegal labour practices. In doing so, Myshak never knowingly contracts with or carries on a business relationship with any organization or employer that does not adhere to the same standards or is in violation of any relevant or applicable labour laws.

Compliance
Myshak continually monitors its own employment practices and those of its partners, vendors, suppliers, and all others conducting business on behalf of the organization to ensure compliance with ethical employment standards and protocols.

Myshak pledges to comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning human trafficking, including the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act 2023 and other relevant international standards.

Where a supplier, vendor, or contractor is found to be in violation of this policy, Myshak takes prompt remedial action to address the violation. Remedial measures may include termination of the business contract with the organization that committed the violation.

Employees that deal directly with contracting or purchasing decisions receive training and practical education to inform them about the harm that illegal labour practices can cause, as well as provide the information and guidance necessary to notice or determine whether illegal labour is used at any point in the supply chain.

All real or suspected instances of non-compliance with this policy must be reported to Human Resources immediately.

Due Diligence
We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate the potential risks of child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, and slavery within our supply chains. This includes assessing geographical locations, business sectors, specific suppliers or contractors, and verifying the suppliers policies, practices, and procedures related to labour and human rights.

Continuous Improvement
To ensure compliance with the standards of this policy, Myshak audits its own employment practices, as well as those of companies the organization contracts with or maintains a business relationship with annually. We are committed to continuously improving our efforts through regular review, assessment, and enhancement of our policies, procedures, and practices in response to changing risks and emerging trends.

Myshak Group - Our Accessibility Policy

Intent
Myshak Group of Companies (Myshak Group) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accommodates all stakeholders, including clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and visitors with disabilities. Our commitment extends to identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to ensure full and equal participation in all aspects of our operations.

Definitions

Accessibility: Refers to the needs of persons with disabilities being intentionally and thoughtfully considered when products, services, and facilities are built or modified so they can be used and enjoyed by persons of all abilities.

Barrier: Anything that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learnings, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation. This includes anything physical, architectural, technological, or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or practice.

Disability: Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

Summary
Myshak Group is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and accessibility. We recognize that creating a barrier free environment is essential for our growth and competitiveness in the transportation sector. Our Accessibility Plan will contribute to a more accessible Canada by ensuring that our services, products, and facilities are accessible to all stakeholders, including employees and the public.
To address gaps in accessibility, Myshak Group formulated this plan through consultations with employees, including those with disabilities, as well as researched organizations specializing in accessibility. We will continue to seek input from employees and the public to ensure ongoing improvement.

Feedback
We welcome feedback on our Accessibility Plan from the public, employees, and stakeholders. This feedback is valuable to help break down accessibility barriers and build on our commitment to
accessibility. Feedback can be provided through various channels, and we will respond promptly to all inquiries.

Contact: Kaitlyn Kopp – Manager, Human Resources
Mailing Address: 28380 Acheson Road, Acheson, AB, T7X 6A8
Email: hr@myshaksales.com
Phone: 1-780-948-5391

Statement of Commitment
Myshak Group is committed to ensuring that our organization and the services we provide are accessible to all, including persons with disabilities. We believe that all Canadians have the right to equitable access to our services, and our employees have the right to work in an environment free of barriers. We will develop our Accessibility Plan through consultation with persons with disabilities and will revise the plan annually to measure our commitments against the Accessible Canada Act.

Addressing Areas Identified in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

EMPLOYMENT

The “employment” area ensures that candidates and employees with disabilities and those who experience barriers are supported throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
Myshak Group has identified the following barriers that candidates and employees with disabilities may encounter.

Barrier #1: Myshak Group recognizes the need to attract candidates with disabilities to career opportunities within our organization.

Actions:

• Increase the number of job posting locations that reach persons with disabilities and affiliated communities.
• Ensure job descriptions follow accessibility best practices and readability and be prepared to supply the information in accessible formats when requested.
• Educate hiring managers on accessibility and how they can ensure a barrier-free hiring, selection, and accommodation process.
• Scale current recruitment, selection, and onboarding practices against leading accessibility practices in other trucking companies and different industries.

Barrier #2: Myshak Group understands that there is a requirement to improve awareness opportunities for candidates to request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Actions:

• Incorporate language in job postings indicating the availability of accommodations for roles that do not have a bona fide occupational requirement for applicants with disabilities
• Educate candidates and employees about accommodation options during the recruitment and selection process.
• Highlight accessibility commitments on our internal careers page so that candidates can get an idea of the environment that they could be working at.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The “built” environment area ensures that workspaces and the work environment are accessible for all.

Barrier #3: Some spaces within the main office and truck yard may limit the mobility of employees and visitors with disabilities.

Actions:

• Establish an advisory committee to prioritize design changes for accessibility.
• Automate door openers in Myshak Group’s primary pathways.
• Identify mobility barriers in building that can only be accessed by stairs and develop a plan to
  correct or find alternate space in the building that can accommodate restrictions.
• Install illumination signage in less lit areas to support those with visual impairments.

Barrier #4: Cannot safely dispose of sharps or medical devices in office or yard locations leading to improper handling and transporting items home to dispose of.

Actions:
• Install designated sharps containers in the washrooms with tamper resistant disposal units and educate employees on how to use appropriately

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

The “Information and Communication Technologies” are various technological tools used to send, store, create, share, or exchange information.

Barrier #5: The current IT team is not well versed in accessibility features and technology and does not know how to assist persons with disabilities in the workplace.

Actions:

• Provide training to IT employees on accessibility principles and tools.
• Review current website, intranet and applications and remediate accessibility deficiencies.
• Ensure that training materials and support are readily available for individuals with disabilities to learn how to access and utilize accessibility features, including scaling text and images, enabling text-to-speech features, and activating closed captioning on Microsoft Teams.

Barrier #6: Existing tools and software within the organization have accessibility capabilities that are not being utilized in an accessible way.

Actions:

• Conduct an inventory of IT systems within the organization to measure accessibility features.
• Educate and communicate opportunities to utilize accessibility features already available to workforce.

Barrier #7: Meeting and collaboration technologies may limit participation for individuals with disabilities.

Actions:

• Review and update technologies in meeting spaces for accessibility compliance.

 

COMMUNICATION OTHER THAN ICT

The “Communication Other Than ICT” area requires that organizations provide barrier free access for the public, clients, and employees to all the communications that the Company produces for this audience.

Barrier #8: Myshak Group lacks a consistent process for providing alternate formats of communication.

Actions:

• Identify service providers to create alternate formats, where appropriate and when needed.
• Prepare standard resources and commonly issues company communication in alternative formats so that they are ready to be distributed upon request.
• When requested, Myshak Group will provide alternate formats as soon as possible and within the time frames listed in the Accessible Canada Regulation which will include print, large print, audio format, braille, or an electronic format that is compatible with adaptive technology.

PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES

The “procuring (buying) goods, services and facilities” area ensures that accessibility is considered at the beginning of the buying process.

Barrier #9: Myshak Group’s procurement procedures and practices do not take into consideration accessibility requirements.

Actions:

• Ensure procurement procedures and practices are modernized and include awareness around accessibility.
• Ensure that accessibility and the needs of employees facing barriers are considered when new equipment, software, and food items are purchased.
• Include accessibility considerations in RFQ, budget, and proposals from external customers.

DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

When designing and delivering the Company’s internal and external programs and services, accessibility considerations must be part of the process.

Barrier #10: Myshak Group does not currently have a standard approach for ensuring that all programs, processes, and services have taken accessibility into consideration.

Actions:

• Examine all programs, processes, policies/procedures, and services to verify that accessibility considerations have been considered.
• Develop an Accessibility Checklist to facilitate the incorporation of essential accessibility standards.
• Conduct training sessions on the Accessible Canada Act and Accessible Canada Regulations for employees tasked with crafting and implementing programs, processes, policies, and procedures.

TRANSPORTATION

The “Transportation” area of focus in the Accessible Canada Act covers the transport of people and goods. Vehicles that are used by organizations and regulated by the federal government must take into consideration barriers to operation and provide accommodation to the employee operating the vehicle as needed.

Myshak Group’s business may provide transportation and/or specialized and industrial services, but it does not provide passenger transportation services. As such, barriers to the public and passenger-based services are not considered. Myshak Group’s focus is primarily on continually evaluating potential barriers that exist for employees and candidates.

We have reviewed our policies, practices and services related to transportation and no barriers exist at this time. Myshak Group provides accommodations to employees travelling for business and training and we are committed to reviewing our policies and communications related to travel and transportation, as needed, to ensure that they are barrier free.

Consultation
Myshak Group has engaged in consultations with employees, including those with disabilities, and external organizations specializing in accessibility. These consultations have provided valuable insights to shape our Accessibility Plan and ongoing initiatives.

We will continue to survey employees, including those with disabilities and any working groups that have been developed as part of this Accessibility Plan, to measure progress and ensure that we realize the changes that we’ve set out to achieve.