The role of the Benefit Plans Representative is to assist members in matters relating to the Retirement Pension Plan, Insurance Program, Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plan, Separation Payment Plan, and Automatic Short Week Benefit Plan.
Please be advised that when calling or emailing the Benefit Reps, the wait time for response is not always immediate. Expect approximately 24-48 hours for a response.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ivey | Benefit Representative | 905-845-2511 ex 3360 | 905-845-4085 | pivey@ford.com |
| Tim Batke | Alternate Benefit Representative | 905-845-2511 ex 3360 | 905-845-4085 | pivey@ford.com |
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mullin | #2 Shift – Health & Safety (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 3362 | jmulli45@ford.com |
| Steve Gardiner | #3 Shift – Health & Safety (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 3362 | sgardi11@ford.com |
| Rob Kehoe | A Shift – Alternate Health & Safety | 905-845-2511 ex 3362 | |
| Pat DeStefanis | B Shift – Alternate Health & Safety | 905-845-2511 ex 3362 |
The Equity Representative and Women’s Advocate is a specially trained workplace representative who assists members with concerns such as workplace harassment, intimate violence and abuse. The Advocate is not a counselor but rather provides support for members accessing community and workplace resources.
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Pooler | Equity Representative & Women’s Advocate | 905-845-2511 ex 3412 | 905-845-8450 | slane29@ford.com |
| Leah Douglas | Alternate Equity Representative & Women’s Advocate | 905-845-2511 ex 3412 | 905-845-8450 | ldougl29@ford.com |
The EFAP office is designed to help employees or their families find the support they need to deal with substance abuse, mental health or other personal issues. Although this is technically not a crisis service, we strive to answer a call or respond to an email quickly.
| Name | Position | Phone | Cell | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Mason | EFAP Program Coordinator | 905-845-2511 ex 3277 | 905-467-3008 | 905-845-8450 | tmason20@ford.com |
| Jeff Watson | Alternate EFAP Program Coordinator | 905-845-2511 ex 3277 | 905-467-3008 | 905-845-8450 | n/a |
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Longer | Production Standards Committee Person (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 3359 | mlonger@ford.com |
| Kerry Kang | Ergonomics Rep (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 2335 | ckang4@ford.com |
| Mike Turner | Alternative Production Standards Rep (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 3359 | Mturne91@ford.com |
| Lisa Allen-Dennis | Alternate Ergonomics Rep (OAC) | 905-845-2511 ex 2335 |
WSIB stands for Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, formerly known as the Workers Compensation Board. The WSIB is an Ontario government agency. If you’re injured on the job or have any questions or concerns please use the contacts below:
| Name | Position | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Longer | WSIB Representative (OAC) A Shift | 905-845-2511 ex 3440 | 905-845-4085 | hturnbu1@ford.com |
| Vacant | WSIB Representative (OAC) B Shift | 905-845-2511 ex 3539 | 905-845-4085 | |
| Mike Augello | A Shift Alternate | 905-845-2511 ex 3440 | 905-845-4085 | n/a |
| Kate Penkett | B Shift Alternate | 905-845-2511 ex 3539 | 905-845-4085 | kpenkett@ford.com |
| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Environmental Representative | 905-845-2511 ex 3586 | |
| Paul Fresco | Alternate Environmental Representative | 905-845-2511 ex 3586 | pfresco1@ford.com |
