BC Centre for Employment Excellence
Individuals who have worked in varying workplaces in Canada for some time have naturally adopted and generally better understand established Canadian workplace practices and norms. However, newcomers to Canada and, even more so, refugees, often do not have that background … Continue reading
Increasing globalization, rapidly-changing technology and an aging baby boomer generation are all contributing to a growing skills shortage in British Columbia and elsewhere. Post-secondary education must to a large extent address this gap in providing skilled workers to meet employers’ … Continue reading
Working-age university-educated immigrants experience lower employment rates and earnings than their Canadian-born counterparts, and this gap is only continuing to widen. This report focuses on this gap, by summarizing a study conducted by Malatest that was commissioned under the now-defunct … Continue reading
Canada’s growing trucking sector is facing significant shortages in such key positions as drivers and mechanics, owing to turnover, ageing, and insufficient supply. To help meet the industry’s current and future labour needs, this report by Trucking HR Canada makes … Continue reading
This Statistics Canada paper by David Green of the University of British Columbia, Huju Liu and Yuri Ostrovsky of Statistics Canada, and Garnett Picot of the Institute for Research in Public Policy and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, provides new insights … Continue reading
Strengthening Rural Canada is a comprehensive study of the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s rural communities. Using the most recent Census and National Household Survey data, the initiative examines existing social and human capital dimensions in rural areas and how these factors will impact rural growth. Continue reading
This webinar offers employers the opportunity to learn how other business leaders have accessed internationally-trained interns to respond to immediate staffing needs. Continue reading
For employers in the construction industry looking to hire skilled immigrants. Employers can better understand labour shortage situation in the Northern BC, and learn more about practical steps to hiring immigrants to address this shortage. Continue reading
This career handbook developed to help job seekers prepare for their entry into the labour market provides tips and advice on job search, resume and interview preparation, and how to conduct oneself properly on the job. Continue reading
Developed to help internationally educated professionals (IEPs) self-assess their knowledge about Canadian workplace, communication, and competencies. This is a great resource for career practitioners working with immigrant clients who want to find employment in the ICT sector. Continue reading
Features diversity training videos for employers. The training videos cover topics such as raising cultural awareness in the workplace and tapping into immigrant talents that will help employers learn more about the benefits of hiring and integrating immigrants into the Canadian workplace. Continue reading
This study examined the effectiveness of mentoring programs for skilled immigrants by analyzing employment outcomes of skilled immigrants who have participated in mentoring programs in eight Canadian cities. Continue reading
This series of videos help make the business case for hiring skilled immigrants for employers and businesses. The videos highlight experiences of large and small businesses in hiring and retaining immigrant talent. Continue reading
Provides employers with program development information on how to design and implement a mentoring program for their employees and internationally trained professionals to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Continue reading
Designed to help small- and medium-sized employers in Canada recruit, hire, and retain skilled immigrants. The guides provide labour market information and tools that would support employers in addressing skills shortage nationally and in different parts of B.C. through recruitment and training of skilled immigrants. Continue reading
Consists of tools and diversity resources to assist employers in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The website highlights major news articles on diversity and inclusion and offers tips, tools, and strategies for transforming the workplace. Continue reading
Provides employers with resources to recruit and orient skilled immigrants to further enhance cultural diversity within the workplace. The toolkit provides tips, strategies, and other resources on recruitment, mentorship, and career development opportunities that would help employers recruit skilled immigrants and train employees for diversity and inclusion. Continue reading
A short clip about IEC-BC’s pilot mentoring program with the City of Vancouver in 2011. This Mentoring Program video highlights the success of the mentoring program and the benefits of mentoring relationships for both employees at the City of Vancouver and skilled immigrants new to BC. Continue reading
Provides up-to-date labour market information on selected occupations to newcomers settling in British Columbia. This is a great LMI resource for career practitioners working with recent immigrants who are exploring careers in BC. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners with useful information for assisting people from diverse populations find meaningful employment. The guide addresses challenges each group face by providing different ways to deal with those challenges. Continue reading
Designed for employers who want to create an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities, immigrants, Aboriginal people, and others covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act. The guide provides information about the duty to accommodate, workplace accommodation policies and procedures, and individual accommodation procedures. Continue reading
Designed to assist small- and medium-sized employers in creating and promoting diversity in the workplace. This guide provides self-assessment tool, tips, and strategies for recruiting, retaining, and accommodating employees with diverse backgrounds. Continue reading
Provides culturally-diverse organizations with solutions to workplace challenges and tips for effectively integrating immigrants at work. The guide includes tip sheets, case studies, and activities that help employers and employees understand communication challenges and cultural differences in the workplace. Continue reading
Designed to measure second language proficiency of immigrants based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Career practitioners can utilize this tool to identify their immigrant clients’ level of English language proficiency and finding them an appropriate language training. Continue reading
This study examined immigrants’ participation in job-related training in Canada. Using Statistics Canada’s Access and Support to Education and Training Survey (2008), the training participation rates for immigrants were compared to that of their Canadian-born counterparts. Continue reading
This study examined immigrants’ self-employment trends in Canada. Using Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (1981-2010) and Survey of Self-Employment (2000), the study compared immigrant self-employment rates to that of the Canadian-born. Continue reading
Helps employers understand their role in attracting immigrants to small communities across Canada and retaining the talent. The report outlines the benefits to attracting immigrants to small Canadian communities and provides case studies of successful communities. Continue reading
Assists employers in planning strategies and developing programs to support immigrants at work. This tool helps employers visualize the steps they need to take in order to enhance workplace diversity and guides employers from start to finish. Continue reading
Provides employers who are interested in hiring immigrants with different approaches to attracting, integrating, and retaining immigrant talent. The report addresses challenges employers face in attracting and retaining immigrants, and how employers can implement programs to help immigrants integrate at work. Continue reading
This guide is useful for employers who are interested in hiring immigrant workers. The guide includes step-by-step process for recruitment and hiring immigrants, and resources such as tips and strategies employers can refer to for more information on developing cultural diversity policies and retaining immigrant workers. Continue reading
This study examined the effect the portability of foreign labour market experience, education, and language skills has on post-immigration earnings of recent immigrants. Continue reading
This study analyzed employer practices of those organizations that have taken steps to develop and implement ways to attract, retain, and integrate skilled immigrants at work. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners with sector-specific job development approach that can be used to help foreign-trained professionals find employment. The article outlines step-by-step sector-specific job development process. Continue reading
The study examined the issue of immigrants’ foreign credential recognition for regulated and unregulated occupations in Canada. Continue reading
Provides Canadian businesses with diversity strategy and tools for creating a more inclusive workplace and maximizing the talents of visible minorities. The guide includes research of successful practices, instructions on how to develop a diversity strategy, and approaches to hiring visible minorities. Continue reading
Offers advice to employers on tapping into Aboriginal and immigrant population for talent, taking advantage of internship, co-op, and apprenticeship programs, and providing essential skills training for employees. Continue reading
Provides internationally educated professionals with language assessment tool and information about working in Canada’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Career practitioners working with skilled immigrant clients may find this tool useful. Continue reading
Provides tools and resources to assist employers in hiring immigrants and retaining them. The website has e-learning modules, videos, and guides on various topics such as recruitment, workplace orientation, interpersonal communication, and more. Continue reading
Offers Finding Talent, Integrating Talent, and Cross-Cultural Teamwork training videos that are relevant to employers who are interested in hiring immigrants. Career practitioners may also use the training videos to assist their immigrant clients prepare for work. Continue reading
Provides employers with comprehensive resources on the recruitment and retention of skilled immigrants. The website offers articles, reports, videos, webinars, success stories, and e-learning courses that would be of interest to employers looking to hire skilled immigrants and further promote diversity at work. Continue reading
Offers information on careers in different sectors across Canada that career practitioners may find it useful. This website provides descriptions of careers and working conditions as well as skills and training that are demanded by employers in each sector. Continue reading
A toolkit designed to assist employers in recruiting and hiring immigrants, and in creating a more inclusive workplace. Employers can use Diversity Thermometer in the booklet to measure the ‘temperature’ of their work environment to find out the level of openness within the organization. Continue reading
Designed to help HR practitioners, hiring managers, and employers reach out to skilled immigrants, understand their needs and cultural differences, and promote organizational diversity. The employers and HR professionals may find the assessment tools in this toolkit especially useful when conducting recruitment and hiring processes involving skilled immigrants. Continue reading
Provides resources to immigrant workers preparing to work in Canadian workplaces and helps them understand Canadian culture at work. This tool is particularly useful for career practitioners working with immigrants. The tool includes four modules that are designed to help newcomers understand cultural differences at work. Continue reading
Program list for immigrants is available here. Continue reading
