Guides
Hire internationally trained workers (British Columbia)
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: 02 December 2024AccomodationsAttractionDEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the GuideWEBINAR – BC JobConnect: Making it Easy for Employers to Connect to Immigrant Talent
On October 23, 2018 IEC-BC hosted a webinar with the Surrey Board of Trade to familiarize employers with the various functions of BC JobConnect. The webinar showcases how the tool can help employers connect to newcomer talent as well as how to use the BC JobConnect Job Board.
Published Date: 02 December 2024How to find talentHow to hire talentInclusionRecruitmentENAccess the WebinarWEBINAR – FAST: Strengthen Your Workforce
On December 20, 2018 IEC-BC and BioTalent Canada hosted a webinar to help biotechnology employers grow a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Published Date: 02 December 2024Employee DevelopmentInclusionScreeningENAccess the WebinarA Manager’s Guide to Reasonable Accommodation
“In the employment context, reasonable accommodation refers to the steps an employer must take to modify employment requirements, rules or policies that would otherwise be considered to be discriminatory under the Code.
Published Date: 02 December 2024AccomodationsENAccess the GuideManagers’ Guide to Reasonable Accommodation
The managers’ guide to reasonable accommodation is for managers and supervisors of the BC Public Service. The guide is key to: - Being an inclusive employer - Responding effectively to individual accommodation needs - Fulfilling responsibilities - Meeting the Corporate Plan Goals
Published Date: 24 April 2024AccomodationsRetentionENAccess the GuideHosting a Refugee Hiring Event: A Guide to Coordinating a Collaborative Response to an Employment Imperative
This guide provides communities across Canada with a blueprint for hosting similar events to maximize matching refugees with hiring employers.
Published Date: 24 March 2024RecruitmentRefugeesENAccess the GuideEmployer’s Guide: Newcomers and Your Workplace
Attraction, hiring and retention strategies are important aspects that employers must embrace to ensure a competitive business environment.
Published Date: 13 March 2024DEI StrategyDiversityHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentRetentionENAccess the GuideGuelph-Wellington Employers’ Guide to Hiring and Retaining Newcomers and Immigrants
Key principles to attract and retain an immigrant workforce. As Canada’s workforce shrinks and more employers begin to face skills and labour shortages, immigration has been recognized to be a critical source for economic growth and workforce development.
Published Date: 12 March 2024DEI StrategyHow to hire talentHow to retain talentOnboardingRecruitmentRetentionENAccess the ResourceAttracting & Retaining Immigrants – Employer Guide
Putting in place the right conditions and steps to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace for newcomers takes planning, commitment and flexibility.
Published Date: 12 March 2024How to hire talentHow to retain talentRecruitmentRetentionENAccess the GuideGuide de Recrutement de Travailleurs Internationaux Qualifiés Francophones et Bilingues
Published Date: 08 February 2024AttractionDEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentFRAccess the GuideUnderground 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 GuideWords Matter: Guidelines on Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace (BC)
The use of inclusive language plays an important role in promoting higher employee engagement, superior customer service and increased productivity—all important aspects of a positive work culture.
Published Date: 25 October 2023BelongingCommunicationInclusionLanguageENAccess the Guide