Dylan Cardinal
About Dylan’s Job Opportunity
Dylan had been looking for work for several months. Employment opportunities were limited in his community, and he wanted to find work that would allow him to support his family.
While in a nearby town, Dylan met Rod, who told him that he worked for a company hiring Indigenous workers for land reclamation work near Edmonton. Rod described the opportunity as a good way to earn steady income and build experience.
The company promised Dylan full-time work, housing, transportation, and $26 per hour. Rod also talked about opportunities to move up within the company. Dylan felt that Rod understood his goals and valued his willingness to work hard.
Dylan agreed to leave his community within a few days and travelled to Edmonton with several other workers.
When he arrived, Dylan was taken to a crowded trailer behind an equipment yard. He was told the housing was temporary and that the paperwork would be completed later.
Dylan was eager to prove himself and did not want to cause problems. He began working long days clearing brush, hauling debris, and doing physical labour at different work sites.
After waiting for his first paycheque, several weeks passed without receiving any wages.
When Dylan asked Rod about his pay, Rod told him that transportation, equipment, and housing costs had to be deducted first. Dylan became worried because he did not understand what he owed, what was being deducted, or when he would actually be paid.
Dylan also does not currently have access to some of his personal documents. He is worried about what could happen if he leaves because he does not have money, transportation, or a support network in Edmonton.
Dylan has now come to the agency because he wants to understand his rights and figure out what options are available to him.
Needs assessment
Using the information given so far, please fill out a needs assessment. (Credit given to National Standardized Assessment Template for NAARS, off of which this form was adapted)