Employment Opportunity – OGC – Website Content Administrator (B2B)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: Head Office, Montreal
Experience: 2-3 years experience in a clerical or analyst position manipulating data with Microsoft Excel (or similar software) is a pre-requisite.
The Company: Founded in Montreal in 1978, Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) has distributed many of the world's leading cycling and outdoor recreation brands in Canada. OGC also launched in 2001, its own bicycle brand which is now distributed internationally. (Please consult OGC.ca for more information)
Job Description: The Website Content Administrator (B2B) will, in collaboration with the brand managers and other departments, maintain the B2B site and its content. Reporting to the Vice-President of Operations & Finances, the Technical Support and Web Administrator is responsible for:
B2B Help Desk for staff, dealers and representatives
Load and maintain products attributes in B2B environment
Load and maintain product pictures in the B2B environment
Load and maintain products catalog on B2B environment
Load and maintain new products in B2B environment
Manage, maintain and optimise EasyAsk (our CMS software for B2B)
Work with Brand management and marketing to create and maintain banners, up sell, related products, substitutes, and e-commerce on the B2B.
Maintain our Dealer locator list.
Assist other departments with reports in Mitts (our BI software) and Excel
Verify and Control data in the B2B environment
Ensuring that all relevant data is accurate and complete for product uploads
Following up with any missing data in product uploads
SQL, JavaScript, Web Development & HTML programming (depending on capabilities of candidates)
For this position we require:
Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to manage work using MS-OFFICE > Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL would be an asset
Knowledge of Microsoft Java Script and HTML would be an asset
Offre d'emploi - OGC – Gestionnaire du contenu web (B2B)
Type d'emploi : Permanent, temps plein Lieu : Siège social, Montréal
Expérience : 2 à 3 ans dans un poste de gestion et/ou analyse de données sur Microsoft Excel (ou autre logiciel) est un pré-requis.
L’entreprise : Fondée à Montréal en 1978, l’entreprise Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) se spécialise dans la distribution de produits de cyclisme haut de gamme au Canada. La société a également lancé sa propre marque de vélos en 2001 qui est maintenant distribuée internationale. (Consultez www.ogc.ca pour plus de détail).
Description du poste : Relevant du Vice-Président Opérations & Finances, le gestionnaire du contenu web(B2B) sera, en collaboration avec les chefs de marques et les autres départements afin de maintenir le site B2B et son contenu.
• B2B Help Desk pour le personnel, les détaillants et les représentants
• Intégrer et maintenir des attributs de produits dans l’environnement B2B
• Insérer et maintenir les images de produits dans l’environnement B2B
• Publier et maintenir les produits du catalogue OGC dans l’environnement B2B
• Publier et maintenir de nouveaux produits dans l’environnement B2B
• Gérer, maintenir et optimiser EasyAsk (CMS de notre B2B).
• Travailler avec la gestion des marques ainsi qu’avec le département du marketing afin de créer et maintenir le e-commerce dans l’environnement B2B.
• Maintenir l’information contenue sur notre localisateur de détaillant.
• Personne clé pour les autres départements concernant MITTS (notre logiciel BI) et Excel.
•Créer de nouveaux produits dans notre système ERP à partir de fichiers Excel.
• Vérifier et contrôler les données dans l’environnement B2B
• Suivi pour les données manquantes dans l’environnement B2B
• SQL, JavaScript, Développement Web et programmation HTML (selon les capacités des candidats)
Pour ce poste, nous demandons :
• Solides compétences en informatique et démontrer son savoir-faire en utilisant la suite MS-OFFICE > Microsoft Excel. Plus précisément: tableaux croisés dynamiques, fonctions "Look up", DSUM et macros.
• Connaissances en Microsoft SQL serait un atout
• Connaissances en Java Script et HTML serait un atout
Si vous êtes intéressé à postuler pour ce poste, faites parvenir votre curriculum vitae à : jeanc@ogc.ca. Inclure le titre du poste dans l'objet de votre e-mail.
Nous remercions tous les candidats. Les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Jean Cloutier
jeanc@ogc.ca
Vice-président - Opérations & Finance
OGC (Outdoor Gear Canada)
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Distributor of premium cycling, skiing and outdoor brands - Distributeur de marques de prestige pour le cyclisme, le ski et le plein air.
Distributor of premium cycling, skiing and outdoor brands - Distributeur de marques de prestige pour le cyclisme, le ski et le plein air.
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jeudi 20 mars 2014
Employment Opportunity - Possibilité d'emploi
Tags - Libellés :
b2b,
emploi disponible,
Employment opportunity,
gestionnaire du contenu web,
OGC,
website content administrator
mercredi 16 janvier 2013
INTENSE TEAMS UP WITH OGC to sponsor BC Cups
Intense Cycles is heading North of the border this summer for some world class riding and racing presented by SE Racing. The three-event series will each feature its own venue, starting with the Silver Star BC Cup in Vernon, BC on Sunday, July 28, followed by the Western Open at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC on August 4th and concluding with the Fernie BC Cup September 1st in Fernie BC.
Race director, Stephen Exley says, "I'm excited to be working with Intense USA in 2013,and I'm looking forward to building on last season's momentum with the addition of Dunbar Cycles and Intense in 2013. Intense has stepped things up, growing their sponsor program and having great riders such as Matt Beer, Chris Kovarik and Claire Buchar. It should be an amazing year."
Net proceeds from each event will be donated to the Love for Lola Foundation - a fund started by race director Stephen Exley to assist with his daughter's rehabilitation from a viral encephalitis, a brain infection she contracted when she was two and a half. Lola's amazing story is posted at www.loveforlola.com.
Check out some highlights from last year's event at Silver Star from Pinkbike.
Race director, Stephen Exley says, "I'm excited to be working with Intense USA in 2013,and I'm looking forward to building on last season's momentum with the addition of Dunbar Cycles and Intense in 2013. Intense has stepped things up, growing their sponsor program and having great riders such as Matt Beer, Chris Kovarik and Claire Buchar. It should be an amazing year."
Net proceeds from each event will be donated to the Love for Lola Foundation - a fund started by race director Stephen Exley to assist with his daughter's rehabilitation from a viral encephalitis, a brain infection she contracted when she was two and a half. Lola's amazing story is posted at www.loveforlola.com.
Check out some highlights from last year's event at Silver Star from Pinkbike.
Tags - Libellés :
BC Cups,
Chris Kovarik,
Fernie BC Cup,
Intense Cycles,
Love for Lola Foundation,
Matt Beer,
MTB,
OGC,
Outdoor Gear Canada,
SE Racing,
Silver Star BC Cup,
sponsor,
Stephen Exley,
Western Open
mardi 12 juin 2012
New product: Medical Data Carrier
OGC is now distributing Medical Data Carrier in Canada.
At Medical Data Carrier IM Inc. we are always asking two questions; what if? and then what?
What if, while participating in an activity or while working at the job, a loved one, family member, friend, co worker or employee was involved in an accident. Supposing that they are wisely wearing a helmet and that the helmet serves its purpose; to protect the head, what next. There is a very real risk that the person will be scared, injured, disoriented, groggy, in shock, unconscious or worse. Not commonly know is the fact that improper helmet removal can result in collateral C-spine damage, paralysis or even death. Medical Data Carrier speaks for those who cannot speak.
We are a leading provider of on helmet medical and contact information systems. In fact the IM in our company name stands for Information Management. Our high visibility ID pouch and medical data form is simple, effective and cost efficient. Our kit includes everything that you need to protect yourself, a loved one, your employees... anyone who wears a helmet. Why would you NOT want to make crucial medical and contact infomation readily available and give emergency responders or good samaritans precious time by having a Medical Data Carrier on all of your helmets?.
Our non-exotheric adhesive means that our Medical Data Carrier is safe on all helmet surfaces. Make your helmet a lifesaver...Today! Stick it on and save a life.
Proudly made and packaged in Canada and the United States of America.
At Medical Data Carrier IM Inc. we are always asking two questions; what if? and then what?
What if, while participating in an activity or while working at the job, a loved one, family member, friend, co worker or employee was involved in an accident. Supposing that they are wisely wearing a helmet and that the helmet serves its purpose; to protect the head, what next. There is a very real risk that the person will be scared, injured, disoriented, groggy, in shock, unconscious or worse. Not commonly know is the fact that improper helmet removal can result in collateral C-spine damage, paralysis or even death. Medical Data Carrier speaks for those who cannot speak.
We are a leading provider of on helmet medical and contact information systems. In fact the IM in our company name stands for Information Management. Our high visibility ID pouch and medical data form is simple, effective and cost efficient. Our kit includes everything that you need to protect yourself, a loved one, your employees... anyone who wears a helmet. Why would you NOT want to make crucial medical and contact infomation readily available and give emergency responders or good samaritans precious time by having a Medical Data Carrier on all of your helmets?.
Our non-exotheric adhesive means that our Medical Data Carrier is safe on all helmet surfaces. Make your helmet a lifesaver...Today! Stick it on and save a life.
Proudly made and packaged in Canada and the United States of America.
MAKE YOUR HELMET A LIFESAVER... TODAY!™
Make sure that you and your family have personal and crucial medical data immediately available for emergency responders.
The Medical Data Carrier is a unique medical Information safety
preparedness device that provides critical lifesaving information about a
person/athlete in the event of an emergency.
The small, highly visible and aerodynamic Medical Data Carrier is
affixed to the left side of the sports helmet. The non-exothermic
adhesive is safe on all helmet surfaces. On the outside of the pouch,
in bold, bilingual text, the Medical Data Carrier warns non-medical
bystanders not to try remove the individual\'s/athlete\'s helmet and to
leave that critical task to trained medical responders.
Information about the identity of the athlete/person and their
medical history including allergies, medications, blood type and
pre-existing medical conditions will assist trained first responders to
expedite the crucial triage stage of their care. Emergency contact and
medical plan information enables responders to notiy friends or family
of the incident and to provide medical administration with relevant
information.
Assurez-vous que vous et votre famille avez personnelles et crucial
de données médicales immédiatement disponibles pour les intervenants
d’urgence.
mercredi 9 mai 2012
OGC is hiring
The OGC Montreal warehouse is currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of general shipping clerk. This is a full time position with a 10AM to 6PM schedule, Monday to Friday.
Duties would include the picking, packing of orders as well as stock put away, tagging, etc.
If you know any one who might be interested please have them send their resume to the following email address: serged@ogc.ca.
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L’entrepôt OGC de Montréal est présentement à la recherche d'un(e) candidat(e) pour combler un poste de commis général à l'expédition. Il s'agit d'un poste à temps plein avec un horaire de 10h00 à 18h00, du lundi au vendredi.
Le travail consiste à ramasser et/ou emballer les commandes. Également, mettre la marchandise en inventaire, faire de l'étiquetage, etc.
Si vous connaissez quelqu'un qui pourrait être intéressé, veuillez leur demander de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae à l'adresse suivante : serged@ogc.ca.
Tags - Libellés :
emploi disponible,
Employment opportunity,
expédition,
OGC,
shipping
lundi 23 avril 2012
Bicycle Service Coordinator
Job description:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and managing after-sales service and warranty for all OGC bicycle brands (BMC, Intense, Opus)
- coordinating with BMC, Intense and Opus brand managers, customer service and field sales representatives
- devising and managing solutions for service and warranty issues
- coordinating the building of samples with the Opus production team
- managing returns and related reports to suppliers on a regular (monthly) basis
Requirements:
- Bilingual
- Exceptional mechanical (bicycle)
- Skills and experience including knowledge of hydraulics and suspension systems
- Competence in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in customer service
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Work well within a team
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Attention to detail
Salary will commensurate with experience. The company offers excellent benefits and work environment.
Please email your resume to mikeb@ogc.ca or fax it in to Mike Bajohr at 1-800-661-1691.
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Coordonnateur du services des vélos
Coordonnateur du services des vélos
Description de l'emploi :
Se rapportant au directeur des opérations, il sera responsable de :
- coordonner et gérer le service après-vente et de garantie pour toutes les marques de vélos OGC (BMC, Intense, Opus)
- Coordonner avec les gestionnaires de marques BMC, Intense et Opus, le service à la clientèle et les représentants de vente sur le terrain
- la conception et la gestion de solutions pour les problèmes de service et de garantie
- la coordination et l'assemblage d'échantillons avec l'équipe de production Opus
- la gestion des retours et des rapports liés aux fournisseurs sur une base régulière (mensuelle)
- assister aux achats des produits de production ainsi qu'a la gestion de bases de données
Exigences :
- Bilingue
- Exceptionnel en mécanique (vélo)
- Compétences et connaissances reliées aux systèmes hydrauliques ainsi qu'aux systèmes de suspension
- Compétence dans Microsoft Excel
- Expérience en service à la clientèle
- Sens de l'organisation, capacité d'analyse et de résolution de problèmes
- Capacité à travailler au sein d'une équipe
- Excellente gestion du temps et compétences de gestion de projet
- Souci du détail
Le salaire sera en fonction de l'expérience. La compagnie offre d'excellents avantages sociaux et un bon environnement de travail.
Veuillez envoyer votre curriculum vitae à mikeb@ogc.ca ou par télécopieur à l'attention de Mike Bajohr au 1-800-661-1691.
Tags - Libellés :
emploi disponible,
Employment opportunity,
OGC,
Opus
lundi 5 mars 2012
Finish Line proud sponsor of the CCA
February 13th, 2012
The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to welcome Finish Line Technologies as an Official Supplier to Canada’s National Cycling Teams. Finish Line is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products. Finish Line manufactures over twenty different products for the care and maintenance of a bicycle. The company enjoys a leading market position in over 45 countries.
In Canada, Finish Line’s complete product line is distributed by Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) and includes bike wash, chain cleaner, and a wide variety of specialized lubricants that improve the performance and extend the life of a bicycle’s drive train.
“We value the support of Finish Line to our National Team programs and know that our athletes, coaches and support staff will benefit from this partnership,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director at the Canadian Cycling Association. “High performance sport is demanding on both the athletes and their bikes, and having the top maintenance products is an important contribution to our competitive performances.”
“OGC is proud to be supporting the CCA with Finish Line products,” adds OGC’s Marketing Director, Sylvain Bossé. “As the leading bicycle lubrication brand, we feel that Finish Line is a natural fit for the high level athletes that are supported by the CCA.”
The Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is pleased to welcome Finish Line Technologies as an Official Supplier to Canada’s National Cycling Teams. Finish Line is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products. Finish Line manufactures over twenty different products for the care and maintenance of a bicycle. The company enjoys a leading market position in over 45 countries.
In Canada, Finish Line’s complete product line is distributed by Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) and includes bike wash, chain cleaner, and a wide variety of specialized lubricants that improve the performance and extend the life of a bicycle’s drive train.
“We value the support of Finish Line to our National Team programs and know that our athletes, coaches and support staff will benefit from this partnership,” said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director at the Canadian Cycling Association. “High performance sport is demanding on both the athletes and their bikes, and having the top maintenance products is an important contribution to our competitive performances.”
“OGC is proud to be supporting the CCA with Finish Line products,” adds OGC’s Marketing Director, Sylvain Bossé. “As the leading bicycle lubrication brand, we feel that Finish Line is a natural fit for the high level athletes that are supported by the CCA.”

Tags - Libellés :
Canadian Cycling Association,
care and maintenace products,
CCA,
Finish Line,
lubricant,
OGC,
Outdoor Gear Canada,
products,
sponsored athlete,
sponsored team
lundi 23 janvier 2012
OGC is hiring
AFTER-SALES SERVICE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED
Workplace: Montreal
Outdoor Gear Canada, a leading distributor of bicycles and parts and accessories is seeking a Service technician at it’s Montreal warehouse. The successful candidate will share responsibility of servicing bicycle suspension forks and rear shocks. This position is for a well-organized individual, with experience working on bicycle suspension, energetic, strong communication skills. Salary will commensurate with experience. The company offers excellent benefits and work environment.
Please email your resume to chrisp@ogc.ca or fax it in to Christian Pelletier at 1-800-661-1691.
TECHNICIEN SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE RECHERCHÉ
Lieu de travail : Montréal
Outdoor Gear Canada, distributeur de premier plan de vélos et de pièces et accessoires est à la recherche d'un technicien de service pour son entrepôt de Montréal. Le candidat retenu aura la responsabilité de réparer des fourches à suspension et des amortisseurs de vélos. Ce poste est pour un individu bien organisé, avec une expérience de travail avec les vélos à suspensions, énergique et de bonnes compétences de communication. Le salaire sera en fonction de l'expérience. La compagnie offre d'excellents avantages sociaux et un bon environnement de travail.
Tags - Libellés :
amortisseur,
emploi disponible,
Employment opportunity,
fork,
fourche,
OGC,
shock,
technician,
technicien
lundi 11 juillet 2011
OGC Begins Montréal Warehouse Expansion
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC), Canada's premier supplier of premium cycling brands, is expanding its Montréal warehouse with a 36,000 square feet addition scheduled for completion later this summer.
"We've been operating at or above full capacity for the past year and have been renting satellite warehouses for several months now," said Jean Cloutier, OGC's Vice-President, Operations & Finance.
"Even with the cool, wet weather we've experienced this Spring throughout much of the country, our year-to-date sales have increased approximately 7.5%," said Mr Cloutier. "We need the additional space as soon as possible."
OGC's head office and warehouse are LEED (silver) - certified. The additional space will be built to the same LEED criteria used in the construction of the main facility five years ago.
Founded in 1978, OGC is the exclusive Canadian parts and accessories distributor for Easton Bell Sports (Bell, Blackburn, Easton, Giro), Camelbak, Finish Line, Fox Racing Shox, Kryptonite, Mavic, Profile, Speedplay, Thule and Vittoria. They also distribute BMC, Intense and Opus bicycles.
"We've been operating at or above full capacity for the past year and have been renting satellite warehouses for several months now," said Jean Cloutier, OGC's Vice-President, Operations & Finance.
"Even with the cool, wet weather we've experienced this Spring throughout much of the country, our year-to-date sales have increased approximately 7.5%," said Mr Cloutier. "We need the additional space as soon as possible."
OGC's head office and warehouse are LEED (silver) - certified. The additional space will be built to the same LEED criteria used in the construction of the main facility five years ago.
Founded in 1978, OGC is the exclusive Canadian parts and accessories distributor for Easton Bell Sports (Bell, Blackburn, Easton, Giro), Camelbak, Finish Line, Fox Racing Shox, Kryptonite, Mavic, Profile, Speedplay, Thule and Vittoria. They also distribute BMC, Intense and Opus bicycles.
jeudi 31 mars 2011
Toronto International Bicycle Show Awards
Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) has won the Best Exhibit Award (Manufacturers) for the 2nd consecutive year at the 2011 Toronto International Bicycle Show as well as the first-ever Greenest Exhibitor Contest awarded by Exhibition Place which hosted the annual consumer show.
OGC’s award-winning booth featured the three bike brands distributed by the company, BMC, Intense and Opus as well as the new Joytrax child carrier it will begin distributing this Spring.
The Greenest Exhibitor Award was based on polling of attendees as well as judging by Exhibition Place.
“We are pleased to congratulate Outdoor Gear Canada on winning the Greenest Exhibitor Contest. The award shows the evolution of the GREENSmart program which now empowers exhibitors to operate in a sustainable manner while at the show. It also speaks highly of The Toronto International Bicycle Show for working closely with their exhibitors and producing award winning results,” said Arlene Campbell, General Manager Sales & Events, Exhibition Place.
This year’s show was held March 4 -6 and drew thousands of visitors. It is Canada’s largest consumer bicycle show.
OGC’s award-winning booth featured the three bike brands distributed by the company, BMC, Intense and Opus as well as the new Joytrax child carrier it will begin distributing this Spring.
The Greenest Exhibitor Award was based on polling of attendees as well as judging by Exhibition Place.
“We are pleased to congratulate Outdoor Gear Canada on winning the Greenest Exhibitor Contest. The award shows the evolution of the GREENSmart program which now empowers exhibitors to operate in a sustainable manner while at the show. It also speaks highly of The Toronto International Bicycle Show for working closely with their exhibitors and producing award winning results,” said Arlene Campbell, General Manager Sales & Events, Exhibition Place.
This year’s show was held March 4 -6 and drew thousands of visitors. It is Canada’s largest consumer bicycle show.
Tags - Libellés :
Awards,
OGC,
Toronto International Bicycle Show
vendredi 25 mars 2011
Intense Cycles blog
mercredi 19 janvier 2011
Employment opportunity - Emploi disponible
Assistant Marketing
Se reportant au directeur marketing. Avoir de fortes habiletés de communication et de travail d’équipe. Doit être bilingue, posséder un permis de conduire et un bon dossier de conduite. Connaissances et expérience dans l’industrie du vélo exigés.
Médias
Entretenir des programmes de placement de produits.
Commandite d'événements
- Coordonner certains projets d'événements
- Être disponible pour travailler durant certains week-ends pour ces événements
- Gérer et coordonner le personnel pour ces événements
- Maintenir l'inventaire de produits et de vélos pour les événements. S’assurer que ces produits sont dans des conditions acceptables durant la saison.
Commandite d'athlètes
Déterminer et maintenir les besoins de différents équipes/athlètes
Service des ventes
- Entretenir des programmes promotionnels pour les représentants des ventes
- Assistance aux représentants avec des mises à jour et des outils nécessaires pour la promotion et tous les programmes spéciaux
- Coordonner des projets spéciaux pour des foires commerciales et expositions publiques.
Veuillez envoyer vos applications à : sylvainb@ogc.ca
Marketing Assistant
Will report to the marketing director. Strong communications and team skills required. Must be fluently bilingual, have a driver’s license and good driving record. Bicycle industry knowledge and experience is required.
Media
Maintain product placement program with various selected media
Event Sponsorship
- Coordinate event projects
- Be available to work weekends at events as required
- Manage & coordinate staff for events
- Maintain inventory of products and bicycles and assure that products for events are maintained in acceptable condition throughout the season.
Forecast and maintain needs from teams/athletes
Sales department
Sales department
- Maintain & support rep promo programs
- Support reps with updates and tools needed for promo and all special programs
- Coordinate special projects for all trade & consumer shows
Please send your applications to: sylvainb@ogc.ca
Tags - Libellés :
emploi disponible,
Employment opportunity,
OGC
mardi 9 novembre 2010
OGC's riding high!
Outdoor Gear Canada est lauréat du Grand Prix de l'Entrepreneur 2010 d'Ernst & Young catégorie Fabrication.
Vidéo de présentation de l'entreprise.
jeudi 28 octobre 2010
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Québec recipients with Sylvain Vincent, Ernst & Young Managing Partner in Eastern Canada and François Dufresne, Partner and Director of Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Québec region.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010

Manufacturing
David Bowman, Jean Cloutier, Rob White
Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) l Saint-Laurent
ogc.ca
David, Rob, Jean
Many congratulations to each of you and OGC for being named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Manufacturing Category. This award is a great achievement for you and OGC, and the great entrepreneurial spirit that each of you have infused into OGC.
Here is the press release announcing last night's winners - http://smr.newswire.ca/en/ernst-young/canadian-entrepreneurial-talent
It was a great honor for us to be there with you last night.
Best regards,
Daniel Lundenberg
Associé / Partner*
US Tax Consulting, Services de Consultation en Fiscalité Américaine
Ernst & Young s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. | Ernst & Young LLP
mardi 26 octobre 2010
OGC soutien la communauté québécoise
Montréal le 26 octobre 2010 - Malgré l’arrivée de l’automne, synonyme de froid, de pluie et parfois même de neige, Marc-Wayne Addison effectuera plus de 650 kilomètres en vélo dans le cadre du programme Ensemble, c'est incroyable (Together is amazing) présenté par les 10 500 employés de Shaw au Canada en collaboration avec les 500 employés au Québec de la division Shaw Direct (anciennement Star Choice). Cette première initiative vise à remplir les banques alimentaires du pays. Les dons amassés feront trois fois plus de chemin avec Shaw Direct. Pour chaque don d’un kilo de nourriture, Shaw Direct et Campbell’s verseront chacune un don équivalent.
Le désir de M. Addison de créer un événement rassembleur pour cette cause, s’est traduit par l’idée d’un périple en vélo de 650 kilomètres en quatre jours, les 9-10-11-12 novembre prochain visitant ainsi plus de 65 villes du Québec. Le parcours en 4 étapes débutera à Montréal pour se rendre à Warwick avec des arrêts à Granby et Sherbrooke. La deuxième étape parcourra les routes entre Warwick et Québec en passant par Victoriaville. La troisième étape empruntera le trajet entre Québec et Trois-Rivières avec escale à Donnacona. Finalement, la quatrième et dernière étape suivra le chemin entre Trois-Rivières et Montréal via Repentigny. Les villes étape seront par le fait même des points de dépôt où vous pourrez rencontrer le cycliste et son équipe.
M. Addison s'est fixé un objectif : celui de récolter 6500 livres de denrées pour les quelques 650 kilomètres. L'idée étant que les gens « contribuent » à l’accomplissement du trajet en se regroupant pour ramasser le plus de denrées possible.
Cette aventure sur deux roues implique, entre autres, une logistique avec deux véhicules qui assureront la protection des cyclistes ainsi que des repas tout au long de ces quatre journées de plus de 150 kilomètres chacune dans des conditions rigoureuses et non habituelles à la pratique du cyclisme sur route. Le tout sera supporté par des employés de Shaw Direct du Québec avec en tête M. Alain Dorais.
Marc-Wayne Addison a décidé de s’impliquer dans cette cause et ce projet pour faire sa part pour la société. Cycliste de haut niveau depuis plus de 20 ans et directeur des opérations des Mardis cyclistes, M. Addison mentionne que toutes ses médailles et résultats, dont une quatrième position à la course sur route des Worlds Masters Games (Olympiques, 30 ans et plus), ne valent rien si on ne peut redonner à la société cette reconnaissance qu’elle nous a faite. De son côté, M. Hugues Lapointe, cycliste de niveau international, accompagnera Addison sur son vélo. Lapointe est touché par cette cause. « Savoir que plus de trois millions de personnes au Canada ne mangent pas à leur faim tous les jours, c’est ahurissant. En tant que père de famille, je ne voudrais pas avoir à dire à mes enfants que leurs parents n’ont pas les moyens de leur permettre de manger à leur faim. Pourtant, c’est la réalité de plusieurs familles au pays. » La société de consommation dans laquelle nous vivons se doit d’être consciente que la nourriture n’est pas en abondance pour tous. Il faut donc apprécier notre situation et savoir aider ceux dans le besoin.
La faim affecte des gens partout au pays ainsi qu’au Québec, quels que soient leur âge, leur origine culturelle, leur statut d’emploi ou leurs capacités. Selon la source des banques alimentaires du Canada, 49% des ménages aidés sont des familles avec des enfants. 37% sont des jeunes et des enfants, sans oublier les aînés qui reçoivent un revenu de pension (6,3%) et les gens qui bénéficient d’un revenu lié à une invalidité (18%).
La faim touche plus de 3 millions de personnes au Canada. Ensemble, nous allons remplir les banques alimentaires des communautés dans lesquelles nous habitons et travaillons. Cette idée, nous ne l’avons pas seulement imaginé, nous allons la vivre et la réaliser. Vous pourrez nous suivre en direct du 9 au 12 novembre sur Facebook (www.facebook.com/ensemblecestincroyable) et sur notre blogue (www.defieci.wordpress.com). Nous ferons toute la différence, car Ensemble, c’est incroyable !
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