Recruitment
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 StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the WebinarWebinar – 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 StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the WebinarEmployer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace
The Employer's guide is a quick reference resource that provides information about and insight into the most common challenges faced by employers when hiring and retaining skilled immigrants into the workplace.
Published Date: 09 December 2022RecruitmentAccess the Tip SheetTen 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 SheetThe Inclusive Workplace Mindset
Published Date: 09 December 2022AttractionBelongingDEI StrategyDiversityInclusionInclusivity StrategyRecruitmentENView the InfographicLanguage Proficiency: Tips for Recruiting Skilled Immigrants
What can employers do to assess an applicant's language skills, and, if required, help an employee improve those skills on the job?
Published Date: 06 December 2022How to hire talentLanguageRecruitmentENAccess the Tip SheetSmart Hiring: 3 Strategies for Recruiting Immigrant Talent
Do you want to be more effective at tapping into Ottawa's immigrant talent pool?
Published Date: 26 October 2022RecruitmentAccess the Tip SheetWebinar: Introduction to Personal Branding
Whether seeking a new job or a promotion, the biggest challenge you might face is identifying and effectively promoting your soft skills and strengths. While professional experience and qualifications are important, employers search for applicants who demonstrate the key behavioural traits and core competencies that matter to them.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the WebinarA Cross-Cultural Comparison of Business Practices
Draw on this worksheet to compare the specifics of job searching and networking in another country and in Canada.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the ResourceHiring and Canadian Experience
Using a quick and engaging scenario, navigate your way through a recruiting and hiring situation to learn about how this policy affects your organization.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENEnrol in this courseInclusive Interviewing
This e-learning module will help you understand how cultural differences and biases can influence your interview practices. It will also provide you with strategies to make your process more inclusive.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENEnrol in this courseDeveloping Cross-Cultural Behaviour Based Interview Questions
Use this 10-question worksheet to assess and adapt your interview questions.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the Resource