Item - 2018.CD27.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 24, 2018 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on April 12, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 24, 2018.
CD27.2 - Toronto Fire Services - Diversity and Recruitment Update - Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-02
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2018) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2018) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-113625.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Detailed Hiring Information for Toronto Fire Services Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-02
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-26-2018 2:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD27.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Cesar Palacio |
CD27.2 - Toronto Fire Services - Diversity and Recruitment Update - Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-02
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (March 23, 2018) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services remain confidential in its entirety, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to the receiving of advice that is subject to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Origin
Summary
This report is in response to direction from the Community Development and Recreation Committee for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Fire Services to provide detailed information about the representation of members of designated groups in the most recent Toronto Fire Services (TFS) Operations Recruit Class.
Since 2015, Human Resources (HR) has been collecting data from applicants entering into the TFS Operations Firefighter recruitment process. Applicants complete a Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) that forms part of the online application process for TFS positions. The PSQ provides applicants with the opportunity to voluntarily self-identify as members of Designated Groups.
In the most recent TFS Operations Recruit Class (2017-02), which graduated on December 21, 2017, 22 of the 50 newly recruited Operations Firefighters (44 per cent) self-identified as being members of a Designated Group. Designated Groups include those who identify as being female, Aboriginal, persons with disabilities and members of racialized/visible minorities. As directed by the Community Development and Recreation Committee, disaggregated data is provided in Confidential Attachment 1 - Detailed hiring information for TFS Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-02.
This report also provides an update on the status of the TFS Inclusion Plan including:
- enhanced data collection and reporting through a revised PSQ and future updates to align with the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism;
- the commencement of a competitive procurement process related to the Employment Systems Review; and
- the development of an outreach Ambassador Program which will leverage existing staff to increase focused community outreach, improve access to employment opportunities and enhance communication tools.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-113625.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Detailed Hiring Information for Toronto Fire Services Operations Firefighter Recruit Class 2017-02
Motions
3:47 p.m. - That the Community Development and Recreation Committee recess its public session to meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.