forums and roundtables
Introducing the Visionary Voices Catalogue
Bold ideas for a better Canada Across Canada, employers and system actors are sharing bold ideas and forward-thinking strategies that are reshaping how we attract, hire, and retain immigrant talent.
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Call for contributions: Employer Navigator database
Are you an immigrant-serving or community organization with employer-focused programs or services?
videos
Video: What’s so special about ASCEND?
Watch this video to learn what makes ASCEND’s soft skills development unique and effective preparing newcomers for Canadian workplaces.
employer partner
Video: MentorConnect impacts for Mentors, Employer Partners, and Service Provider Organizations
Learn about the benefits of MentorConnect for mentors and their employer partners, and Service Provider Organizations who refer their clients as mentees for career growth.
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Read our Report: Engaging SMEs
SMEs face unique challenges requiring tailored solutions Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are often underrepresented in settlement programs like employer roundtables, advisory councils, mentoring initiatives, and networking events.
videos
Video: MentorConnect Impacts for Mentees
Learn about how MentorConnect benefits mentees to develop and accelerate their careers in BC.
videos
MentorConnect: How-To Video
Watch this video to learn how to join and get the most out of mentorship as a mentee or mentor with IEC-BC.
employer tools and resources
BC JobConnect: How-To Video
Watch this video to learn how to join BC JobConnect as an employer or newcomer job-seeker.
news
Read our 2023-2024 Annual Report
The past year has been another year of growth for IEC-BC, and equally of growth in the need for IEC-BC’s work.
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Announcing Our 2024-2025 Board of Directors
IEC-BC’s board of directors provides strategic vision and works closely with leadership to ensure our programs deliver maximum impact for employers and our economy. We are thrilled to announce our full board, including new members Lokesh Chaudhry, Rachel Curran, Dr.
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October is Small Business Month. How are immigrants contributing to SMEs?
Making up 98% of all businesses in BC and Canada and employing many of the immigrants who make up 33% of BC’s workforce, small and medium enterprises are a very important part of our economy and our communities.
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Is your small business ready for Canada’s changing demographics?
A demographic shift is here October 2024 is small business month, and this year we are calling attention to a dynamic sure to affect every small and medium sized business in the coming years.
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New RFP Opportunity: #ImmigrantsWork Employer Navigator Web Platform
In partnership with World Education Services, IEC-BC was seeking proposals from qualified companies to design, develop, and launch a custom-built website for the #ImmigrantsWork Employer Navigator Program.
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Read our 2023-2024 MentorConnect Impact Report
Hot off the presses: read our 2023-2024 MentorConnect Impact Report below to learn what’s new with the program and how mentorship is changing mentees’ and mentors’ careers for the better.
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Op-ed: Now is not the time to lose faith in immigration because Canada cannot prosper without it
In case you missed it, IEC-BC CEO Patrick Mackenzie and TRIEC CEO Gillian Mason published an opinion-editorial in the Toronto Star on May 27 arguing that Canada cannot grow without newcomers’ skills and ambition.
forums and roundtables
Enhancing Canada’s Immigration System: A Call to Action for Employers
At the Immigrant Employment Councils of Canada (IECC), we recognize the crucial role that Canadian employers play in shaping an adaptive immigration system that aligns with our economic needs and supports community development.
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National Employer Feedback Forums Aim to Transform Immigrant Talent Inclusion
IEC-BC and the Immigrant Employment Councils of Canada (IECC) National Network are excited to announce the launch of an innovative new project to deepen employer engagement, amplify employer voices, and promote the sharing of effective practices and strategies for skilled immigrant labour market integration.
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Read our 2022-2023 Annual Report
IEC-BC is proud to announce the publication of our 2022-2023 Annual Report.
employer tools and resources
“What’s stopping you?” – Overcoming Barriers to Hiring Tech-Skilled Immigrant Talent in Canada
By Ryan Carter, Project Lead at the Immigrant Employment Council of BC It’s no secret that immigrants are crucial to Canada’s prosperity.
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Announcing our 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Meet our 2023-2024 Board of Directors, composed of new and returning members dedicated to building BC’s economy through improved immigrant integration into the provincial labour force.
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Introducing the Afghan Refugee Onboarding Toolkit for Employers
IEC-BC is pleased to announce the publication of its latest onboarding toolkit for employers.
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Op-ed: Newcomer underemployment costs us all. Here’s what we can do about it.
Recently, IEC-BC’s CEO Patrick MacKenzie and New Brunswick Community College President and CEO Mary Butler penned an op-ed about the FAST program‘s impact and potential in New Brunswick.
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Tech Bootcamps: the story so far—and what’s coming up
IEC-BC recently wrapped our final Tech Bootcamp, and we’re delighted to report that it was a huge success.
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How Employers Can Help Eliminate the Income Gap for Economic Immigrants in B.C.
It takes economic immigrants five years on average for their income to match or surpass the income of the average British Columbian.
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Half A Million New Permanent Residents Yearly by 2025
Thanks to Canada’s reputation as a destination of choice for immigrants, Canada has exceeded the original targets set in the current immigration levels plan for 2021-2023.
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IEC-BC’s Impact in 2021-2022: Innovation and Expansion of IEC-BC’s Program to Prepare Newcomers for the Future of Work
As we look back on our progress in IEC-BC’s 2021-2022 Annual Report, workplaces have changed dramatically during this time.
employer tools and resources
Employer Playbook: Strategies for Immigrant Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces.
Leveraging the expertise and best practices developed by members of the #ImmigrantsWork coalition, the Employer Playbook is intended to provide easy-to-implement strategies that support your efforts to: Recruit the best candidates to see your organization through this turbulent time Add diverse perspectives that support your company’s resilience […]
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