Intent
This accessibility plan outlines the policies and actions that Jonjo Transport Refrigeration Ltd./ Thermo King Eastern Canada (JTR/ TKEC) will put in place to improve opportunities for people with disabilities in accordance with the requirements communicated under the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11.
Statement of Commitment
JTR/ TKEC believes in equal opportunity and is committed to providing a barrier-free environment that allows all people to maintain their independence and dignity. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and its associated Regulations and strive to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner.
Plan
General Requirements
Accessibility Requirement:
Establishment of Accessibility Policies
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
AODA webpage developed and includes all applicable required documentation.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – posted online in June 2015, revised in 2022.
Accessibility Requirement:
Training on IASR and the Human Rights Code
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
All employees complete the Human Rights Code training through HRDownloads.
Potential Future Barriers:
None the training is available in both French and English.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – Training completed by employees. New hires complete training when they begin their employment.
Information and Communications Standard
Accessibility Requirement:
Feedback Process
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
AODA webpage developed and includes all applicable required documentation.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – posted online in June 2015, revised in 2022.
Accessibility Requirement:
Accessible formats and communication supports
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Webpage has been updated to that meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 in June 2018, and more recently to 2.1 standards.
Potential Future Barriers:
None.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed on August 5, 2020
Accessibility Requirement:
Accessible websites and web content
Compliance Deadline:
Jan. 1, 2021
Current Barriers:
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Webpage has been updated to that meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 in June 2018, and more recently to 2.1 standards.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed on August 5, 2020
Employment Standard
Accessibility Requirement:
Recruitment, assessment and selection processes
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
Job-specific accommodation is provided to employees/candidates on an as-needed basis.
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Currently work with GM and Service Manger to identify potential disabilities and how we can accommodate employees/candidates when the need arises.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – reviewed as-needed.
Accessibility Requirement:
Informing employees of supports
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Determined on an as-needed basis.
Potential Future Barriers:
None.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – reviewed as-needed.
Accessibility Requirement:
Accessible formats and communication supports for employees
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Not applicable at this time with current employee list.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
N/A
Accessibility Requirement:
Workplace emergency response information
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Policy created and included in new hire package and health and safety manual.
Communicated to each candidate upon start date and existing employees.
Communicated to each candidate upon start date and existing employees.
Potential Future Barriers:
None.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – reviewed annually.
Accessibility Requirement:
Documented individual accommodation plans
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
No current employees with identified disabilities to enact written process to documenting individual accommodation plans for employees with disability.
Plan to Meet Requirements:
A written policy and process has been created and enforced
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – reviewed annually.
Accessibility Requirement:
Return to work process
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
None
Plan to Meet Requirements:
A written policy and process has been created and enforced
Potential Future Barriers:
None.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed – reviewed annually.
Accessibility Requirement:
Performance management process
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
None.
Plan to Meet Requirements:
A formal Performance Management program has been implemented and in enforced that considers the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed in 2016 – reviewed annually.
Accessibility Requirement:
Career development and advancement
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31,2014
Current Barriers
Same as Performance management process Accessibility Requirement above.
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Same as Performance management process Accessibility Requirement above.
Potential Future Barriers:
None.
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed in 2016 – reviewed annually.
Accessibility Requirement:
Redeployment
Compliance Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2014
Current Barriers:
Same as Performance management process Accessibility Requirement above.
Plan to Meet Requirements:
Same as Performance management process Accessibility Requirement above.
Potential Future Barriers:
None
Responsible Authority:
Human Resources
Results:
Completed in 2016 – reviewed annually.
Review and Update
This document was created on December 31, 2014 and was last reviewed and updated on July 13th, 2023.