About METS...
History of METS
In 1952, parents of a child with cerebral palsy attempted to form a support group to meet their needs. This group met regularly
and in 1953 they incorporated under the name Council for Cerebral Palsy and Mentally Retarded Children Inc.
During the early 1950's, six children supported by this group were enrolled in a segregated class at the Georgetown School. By
1958, the enrollment had increased to 16 and it was necessary to move to another school to have adequate space. In the same
year, the Parents Group and the local Lions Club conducted a fund raising drive to raise funds to build a school for children
supported by the Council. The school was built and 35 children were enrolled. In 1963, an addition was built on, and in 1964 the
school was renamed the Lion Don Steeves Memorial School in memory of Don Steeves who served as chairman of the building
committee.
In 1967, the City of Moncton gave the Council a twenty-year lease on the land where the Hildegarde School was located. With
the assistance of the local Lions Club, major repairs and an addition were completed to the building between 1967 and 1976. In
1977, the building was officially opened as the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop.
In 1986, the name of the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop was changed to Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc.
(METS) in an attempt to better reflect the services being offered.
In April of 2001, METS was located in three separate locations; Head Office (1567 Mountain Road), BC Innovations (Assumption
Boulevard), and CEA (St George Street). At that time, Moncton Pallet was move to its current site on Loftus Street. In June
2001, all other Agency Service divisions of METS, including administrative offices, moved to the newly constructed facility
located at 1250 St George Boulevard. Our Community Employment Agency (CEA) offices are located at 1222 Main Street.
In total, METS currently supports two-hundred and fifty individuals.
- History of METS (below)
- METS Organizational Chart
- Board of Directors
- Executive Team
- Strategic Plan
- Our Funders
- Annual Reports
History of METS
In 1952, parents of a child with cerebral palsy attempted to form a support group to meet their needs. This group met regularly
and in 1953 they incorporated under the name Council for Cerebral Palsy and Mentally Retarded Children Inc.
During the early 1950's, six children supported by this group were enrolled in a segregated class at the Georgetown School. By
1958, the enrollment had increased to 16 and it was necessary to move to another school to have adequate space. In the same
year, the Parents Group and the local Lions Club conducted a fund raising drive to raise funds to build a school for children
supported by the Council. The school was built and 35 children were enrolled. In 1963, an addition was built on, and in 1964 the
school was renamed the Lion Don Steeves Memorial School in memory of Don Steeves who served as chairman of the building
committee.
In 1967, the City of Moncton gave the Council a twenty-year lease on the land where the Hildegarde School was located. With
the assistance of the local Lions Club, major repairs and an addition were completed to the building between 1967 and 1976. In
1977, the building was officially opened as the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop.
In 1986, the name of the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop was changed to Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc.
(METS) in an attempt to better reflect the services being offered.
In April of 2001, METS was located in three separate locations; Head Office (1567 Mountain Road), BC Innovations (Assumption
Boulevard), and CEA (St George Street). At that time, Moncton Pallet was move to its current site on Loftus Street. In June
2001, all other Agency Service divisions of METS, including administrative offices, moved to the newly constructed facility
located at 1250 St George Boulevard. Our Community Employment Agency (CEA) offices are located at 1222 Main Street.
In total, METS currently supports two-hundred and fifty individuals.
METS
| Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc. |
METS
| Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc. |
Board of Directors
About METS...
History of METS
In 1952, parents of a child with cerebral palsy attempted to form a support group to meet their needs. This group met regularly
and in 1953 they incorporated under the name Council for Cerebral Palsy and Mentally Retarded Children Inc.
During the early 1950's, six children supported by this group were enrolled in a segregated class at the Georgetown School. By
1958, the enrollment had increased to 16 and it was necessary to move to another school to have adequate space. In the same
year, the Parents Group and the local Lions Club conducted a fund raising drive to raise funds to build a school for children
supported by the Council. The school was built and 35 children were enrolled. In 1963, an addition was built on, and in 1964 the
school was renamed the Lion Don Steeves Memorial School in memory of Don Steeves who served as chairman of the building
committee.
In 1967, the City of Moncton gave the Council a twenty-year lease on the land where the Hildegarde School was located. With
the assistance of the local Lions Club, major repairs and an addition were completed to the building between 1967 and 1976. In
1977, the building was officially opened as the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop.
In 1986, the name of the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop was changed to Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc.
(METS) in an attempt to better reflect the services being offered.
In April of 2001, METS was located in three separate locations; Head Office (1567 Mountain Road), BC Innovations (Assumption
Boulevard), and CEA (St George Street). At that time, Moncton Pallet was move to its current site on Loftus Street. In June
2001, all other Agency Service divisions of METS, including administrative offices, moved to the newly constructed facility
located at 1250 St George Boulevard. Our Community Employment Agency (CEA) offices are located at 1222 Main Street.
In total, METS currently supports two-hundred and fifty individuals.
- History of METS (below)
- METS Organizational Chart
- Board of Directors
- Executive Team
- Strategic Plan
- Our Funders
- Annual Reports
History of METS
In 1952, parents of a child with cerebral palsy attempted to form a support group to meet their needs. This group met regularly
and in 1953 they incorporated under the name Council for Cerebral Palsy and Mentally Retarded Children Inc.
During the early 1950's, six children supported by this group were enrolled in a segregated class at the Georgetown School. By
1958, the enrollment had increased to 16 and it was necessary to move to another school to have adequate space. In the same
year, the Parents Group and the local Lions Club conducted a fund raising drive to raise funds to build a school for children
supported by the Council. The school was built and 35 children were enrolled. In 1963, an addition was built on, and in 1964 the
school was renamed the Lion Don Steeves Memorial School in memory of Don Steeves who served as chairman of the building
committee.
In 1967, the City of Moncton gave the Council a twenty-year lease on the land where the Hildegarde School was located. With
the assistance of the local Lions Club, major repairs and an addition were completed to the building between 1967 and 1976. In
1977, the building was officially opened as the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop.
In 1986, the name of the C.C.P.M.R.C. Adult Services Workshop was changed to Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc.
(METS) in an attempt to better reflect the services being offered.
In April of 2001, METS was located in three separate locations; Head Office (1567 Mountain Road), BC Innovations (Assumption
Boulevard), and CEA (St George Street). At that time, Moncton Pallet was move to its current site on Loftus Street. In June
2001, all other Agency Service divisions of METS, including administrative offices, moved to the newly constructed facility
located at 1250 St George Boulevard. Our Community Employment Agency (CEA) offices are located at 1222 Main Street.
In total, METS currently supports two-hundred and fifty individuals.
METS
| Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc. |
METS
| Moncton Employment & Training Services, Inc. |
Board of Directors
Ozzie Babineau – Past President
Ozzie has been a Board member since 2003. Ozzie retired as the Atlantic Regional Manager for
Quaker State Inc. in 2000. He is also a past President of the METS Parents Group. He is the
father of Kenny Babineau who is served at our Moncton Pallet division.
Ozzie has been a Board member since 2003. Ozzie retired as the Atlantic Regional Manager for
Quaker State Inc. in 2000. He is also a past President of the METS Parents Group. He is the
father of Kenny Babineau who is served at our Moncton Pallet division.
Allen Marr – President
Allen has been a Board member since 2005. Allen is a Learning Specialist for School district #2.
He has been a teacher in public schools and university, a psychologist and administrator for the
last 35 years. At present he is a learning specialist involved in supervising work related to
student services.
Allen has been a Board member since 2005. Allen is a Learning Specialist for School district #2.
He has been a teacher in public schools and university, a psychologist and administrator for the
last 35 years. At present he is a learning specialist involved in supervising work related to
student services.
Dan McArdle - Treasurer
Dan has been a Board member since 2010. Dan has been with Co-op Atlantic for the past thirty
years and currently holds the position as the Chief Financial Officer. Co-op Atlantic is a
wholesaler/retailer of food and petroleum consumer products and a manufacturer of livestock
feed. Over the past thirty years his community service has included; member of the Board of St.
Augustine’s Housing Ltd., St. Augustine’s Parish Finance Council, member of the Board with
Moncton Community Residences Inc., member of the Board with St. Patrick’s Family Centre, and
a volunteer coach with Moncton Kiwanis Minor Basketball.
Dan has been a Board member since 2010. Dan has been with Co-op Atlantic for the past thirty
years and currently holds the position as the Chief Financial Officer. Co-op Atlantic is a
wholesaler/retailer of food and petroleum consumer products and a manufacturer of livestock
feed. Over the past thirty years his community service has included; member of the Board of St.
Augustine’s Housing Ltd., St. Augustine’s Parish Finance Council, member of the Board with
Moncton Community Residences Inc., member of the Board with St. Patrick’s Family Centre, and
a volunteer coach with Moncton Kiwanis Minor Basketball.
Ian Chatham – Secretary
Ian has been a Board member since 2009. He is a Senior Systems Engineer at Bell Aliant Inc.
and has over 20 years of experience working with major organizations in the information
technology industry. Ian is also the Co-Owner/Operator of a group of Adult Residential Care
facilities located throughout the greater Moncton area.
Ian has been a Board member since 2009. He is a Senior Systems Engineer at Bell Aliant Inc.
and has over 20 years of experience working with major organizations in the information
technology industry. Ian is also the Co-Owner/Operator of a group of Adult Residential Care
facilities located throughout the greater Moncton area.
Ellen Bennett
Ellen has been a Board member since 2006. She and her family (husband Wayne, and two of
their three adult children) live in Riverview, where they were transplanted in 1990 from St. John’s
Newfoundland. Ellen is Co-ordinator of the Office of Faith Development with the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Moncton. Ellen and Wayne’s son, Marc has received services from METS since
his graduation from high school in 2004, working with Moncton Pallet, Right Choice Catering and
BCI.
Ellen has been a Board member since 2006. She and her family (husband Wayne, and two of
their three adult children) live in Riverview, where they were transplanted in 1990 from St. John’s
Newfoundland. Ellen is Co-ordinator of the Office of Faith Development with the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Moncton. Ellen and Wayne’s son, Marc has received services from METS since
his graduation from high school in 2004, working with Moncton Pallet, Right Choice Catering and
BCI.
Frank Bourgeois
Frank has been a Board member since 2006. He is married and the father of three sons. His
son David is attending METS in our Catering division. Besides being the METS Parents Group
representative he is also involved in Special Olympics. Frank is employed with Ontario Seed.
Frank has been a Board member since 2006. He is married and the father of three sons. His
son David is attending METS in our Catering division. Besides being the METS Parents Group
representative he is also involved in Special Olympics. Frank is employed with Ontario Seed.
Hugh Murphy
Hugh has been a Board member since 2011. Hugh is a lawyer with the legal firm of Murphy,
Murphy & Mollins in Moncton and has practiced law for over 27 years. He holds degrees in
Business Administration (St. Francis Xavier University), and Law (University of Ottawa). Hugh
has also been involved in various other organizations in the Moncton area including, Alliance
Francaise de Moncton, Far Out East Cinema, Ecole Sainte Bernadette, Moncton Club Ltd. and the
Moncton Area Lawyers Association.
Hugh has been a Board member since 2011. Hugh is a lawyer with the legal firm of Murphy,
Murphy & Mollins in Moncton and has practiced law for over 27 years. He holds degrees in
Business Administration (St. Francis Xavier University), and Law (University of Ottawa). Hugh
has also been involved in various other organizations in the Moncton area including, Alliance
Francaise de Moncton, Far Out East Cinema, Ecole Sainte Bernadette, Moncton Club Ltd. and the
Moncton Area Lawyers Association.
Sean Tobin - Vice President
Sean has been a Board member since 2009. He is the Executive Director of Mobile One and has
over 20 years of experience volunteering with various Church and Community groups.
Sean has been a Board member since 2009. He is the Executive Director of Mobile One and has
over 20 years of experience volunteering with various Church and Community groups.
Marc Little
Marc has been a Board member since 2003. He has had 15 years experience working with
METS in various capacities. Marc started as a Graphic Designer at BC Printworks (now known as
BC Innovations) in 1994, and then promoted to the position of Manager. Marc is currently
employed as an Art Director in Marketing with Co-op Atlantic and is proud to be involved in such a
crucial organization as METS.
Marc has been a Board member since 2003. He has had 15 years experience working with
METS in various capacities. Marc started as a Graphic Designer at BC Printworks (now known as
BC Innovations) in 1994, and then promoted to the position of Manager. Marc is currently
employed as an Art Director in Marketing with Co-op Atlantic and is proud to be involved in such a
crucial organization as METS.
Deborah Smith
Deborah has been a Board member since 2009. Deborah lives in Salisbury. She has operated a
one-person occupational hygiene consulting firm “Deborah Smith and Associates Inc.” for the
past 20 years. Deborah became acquainted with METS through her sister, Darlene Bourque,
who is a long-time METS service recipient.
Deborah has been a Board member since 2009. Deborah lives in Salisbury. She has operated a
one-person occupational hygiene consulting firm “Deborah Smith and Associates Inc.” for the
past 20 years. Deborah became acquainted with METS through her sister, Darlene Bourque,
who is a long-time METS service recipient.
Tom Thompson
Tom has been a Board member since 2011. More information to follow.
Tom has been a Board member since 2011. More information to follow.