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#BCJobConnect: A Key Resource for Advancing Employer Diversity and Inclusion in BC

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC’s job matching platform, BC JobConnect, is helping businesses identify and connect with qualified newcomer professionals with the click of a button. Learn more.

Published Date: 02 May 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENAccess the Resource
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Webinar – Help Wanted: Recruiting Immigrant Talent in a Tightening Labour Market

Long before the pandemic, several sectors were experiencing skills shortages. There are signals everywhere that the labour market is tightening. In this webinar, award-winning employers share their perspectives, strategies, and best practices for recruiting immigrants and creating welcoming and inclusive workplaces. The panel also includes representatives from immigrant-serving organizations to discuss programs and incentives available to support employers recruit immigrant talent in Canada.

Published Date: 20 April 2023DEI StrategyDiversity StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusionOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the Video
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Webinar – The Power of Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps

In today’s tightening labour market, accessing skilled talent is a key factor in helping businesses thrive. The Conference Board of Canada predicts that the immigrant talent pool will be the main source of net labour force growth in Canada, yet it can be difficult to tap into. Within the labour pool itself, immigrants experience many barriers to finding meaningful work in their industry. The award-winning Halifax Connector Program helps address challenges for both employers and immigrants. This webinar will showcase three business stories of connecting and hiring immigrant talent, and the importance of building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

Published Date: 20 April 2023Business Case for InclusionDEI StrategyDiversity StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the Video
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Webinar – Decoding Unconscious Hiring Bias with Vivian Li and Raj Dam

Research in neuroscience and psychology has highlighted the impact that unconscious bias has on people's behaviour, decisions, and interactions, both in their personal and professional lives. In the recruitment process, unconscious bias can prevent an individual from fairly evaluating candidates and offering the job to the best talent. Led by Vivian Li, an HR thought leader in diversity and inclusion, and Raj Dam from TRIEC, this webinar is a powerful resource for employers across small, medium, and large Canadian organizations to recognize and mitigate the issues of concern in their recruitment practices and take a positive step towards immigrant inclusion in the Canadian workplaces.

Published Date: 20 April 2023Business Case for InclusionDEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Video
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Hiring and Retaining Skilled Immigrants: A Cultural Competence Toolkit – Screening Tool

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia& Yukon (formerly HRMA) provides a useful, printable toolkit called Hiring and Retaining Skilled Immigrants: A Cultural Competence Toolkit which includes a Screening Tool.

Published Date: 20 April 2023How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentRecruitmentAccess the Tool
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Onboarding Refugees: A Toolkit for Employers

This Toolkit provides employers with clear information, tips, guidelines and best practices for implementing successful recruitment, onboarding and retention practices for a diverse and inclusive workplace that includes refugees.

Published Date: 09 December 2022How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentAccess the Tool
Tip Sheet

Ten promising practices to hire and integrate global talent in Ottawa

The competition for top talent to drive innovation and productivity continues to be top of mind for Ottawa businesses. Leading employers are using these best practices to effectively tap into the local pool of immigrant talent and to fully leverage their skills.

Published Date: 09 December 2022How to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentStrategyAccess the Tip Sheet
Tip Sheet

Employer Tip Sheets: Onboarding Refugees

help employers in their efforts to hire, onboard and retain refugees

Published Date: 01 June 2017How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Tip Sheet
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Finding Pre-Screened Immigrant Talent

is an online tool that features pre-screened, internationally educated professionals who have the skills you need.

Published Date: 08 December 2016How to find talentENAccess the Tool
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Tips on Finding Immigrant Talent

provides ideas, skills and resources to attract and recruit immigrant talent.

Published Date: 08 December 2016How to find talentENAccess the Tip Sheet