How to find talent
Directory of Ottawa Programs and Services for Employers and Businesses
Published Date: 16 January 2024How to find talentNetworkingENAccess the ResourceUnderground Miner Assessment Toolkit – Employer Guide for Hiring New Canadians and Immigrants
This Employer Guide Toolkit is one of two, designed for employers in the Mining and Oil and Gas sectors to assess and hire immigrant underground miners.
Published Date: 15 January 2024AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENAccess the GuideSmart Hiring: 3 Strategies for Recruiting Immigrant Talent
Do you want to be more effective at tapping into Ottawa's immigrant talent pool?
Published Date: 24 November 2023How to find talentRecruitmentENAccess the Tip SheetRethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience
The project critically assessed the validity of employers requiring Canadian Work Experience” and explored how the concept of Canadian Work Experience negatively affects racialized immigrants seeking employment in their respective fields as well as employers who are unable to find talent in the tight labour market.
Published Date: 25 October 2023AttractionHow to find talentInclusivity StrategyENAccess the ToolOnboarding Newcomers: A Toolkit for Nova Scotian Employers
Newcomers to Canada represent one such talent pool. With their skills, expertise, and connections to communities around the world, immigrants bring unique perspectives, and they are often able to understand unmet needs in under-leveraged markets.
Published Date: 25 October 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentOnboardingENAccess the ToolkitCourse: Introduction to Inclusive Recruitment and Selection
Organizations with inclusive hiring processes have the competitive advantage. By taking this learning path, you can gain: 1. Insight into common biases in recruitment and selection 2. Best practices for creating inclusive recruitment and selection processes 3. Strategies and tools for hiring from the immigrant talent pool Sign-in is required
Published Date: 30 August 2023How to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENEnrol in this courseEmployer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace
This document is intended for employers in Ottawa who are interested in hiring and retaining skilled immigrants. The document is a reference guide that provides information about and insight into the most common challenges faced by local employers when recruiting and integrating immigrants into the workplace. The guide offers practical tips and suggestions for employers to address these challenges, highlighting local resources.
Published Date: 30 August 2023How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the GuideAre You Ready? Securing Skilled Employees: Employment and Immigration Law in a Changing Landscape
Are you ready for the changes to immigration laws in Canada that will affect your recruiting and hiring practices? This webinar recording takes a practical look at the impacts of these changes to your work as an HR professional or hiring manager. Our presenter, lawyer Sharaf Sultan, draws on his expertise with workplace immigration, employment, and human rights law to answer these questions. Learning outcomes: What are the challenges and opportunities of hiring global talent, including differences between individuals already in Canada and those living outside of Canada? How to keep and to secure international employees as needed. How to avoid pitfalls when navigating human rights and employment laws in the hiring of foreign workers and permanent residents. What are the upcoming changes to Canada’s temporary and permanent worker programs for 2015 and beyond? Not available unless: You are a(n) Enrolled User
Published Date: 15 June 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentInclusivity StrategyRecruitmentENAccess the MaterialWebinar – Facilitating Your Access to Global Talent: Programs and Supports for Employers
On March 21, 2018, IEC-BC hosted a webinar on the current programs and supports available to employers interested in hiring newcomers to Canada. Moderated by IEC-BC’s Sangeeta Subramanian, the webinar featured presentations by Heather Michaud, Employer Liaison Network Officer (IRCC); Caroline Berger, Project Manager (Economic Development Society of BC); Rob Henderson, President and CEO (BioTalent Canada).
Published Date: 15 June 2023AttractionHow to find talentInclusionRecruitmentENAccess the WebinarAttracting and Recruiting Newcomers
Finding committed, motivated and qualified individuals, and capitalizing on the economic benefits that diverse populations have to offer. Changing demographics are having an impact on business in Canada as unprecedented numbers of workers retire and fewer enter the labour market. The changes in our demographics mean that immigration is playing an increasingly critical role in alleviating our current and anticipated talent and skills shortage. Manitoba and other provinces compete for skilled international talent and our competitiveness in the world depends, in a large part, on our ability to attract, integrate, and retain international talent.
Published Date: 14 June 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyRecruitmentENAccess the ToolHire Internationally Trained Workers
Many employers want to hire local workers, but have trouble filling vacancies. If this is your experience, it may be time to broaden your search. Learn more about how to recruit and hire internationally trained workers (ITWs). ITWs include immigrants, refugees, international students, and Canadians who trained or worked outside of the country.
Published Date: 14 June 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENAccess the Guide#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