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SUMMARY:Kelowna & Central Okanagan Feedback Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Central Okanagan continues to experience workforce pressures driven by population growth\, housing affordability challenges\, evolving labour market needs\, and increasing competition for talent. Employers across industries are looking for practical solutions to attract\, retain\, and develop the workforce needed to support long-term growth. \nTo better understand these realities\, the IEC-BC is collaborating with Kelowna Community Resources and Central Okanagan LIP to host an Employer Feedback Forum in Kelowna. This session will bring together employers\, industry leaders\, and system actors to discuss current labour market trends\, workforce challenges\, and opportunities related to immigration and talent attraction. \nShare your workforce challenges and solutions directly with organizations working to shape workforce development solutions; Connect with fellow employers\, industry representatives\, and community partners; Share and learn practical solutions to strengthen recruitment\, retention\, and workforce resilience.
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/kelowna-central-okanagan-feedback-forum/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="IEC-BC":MAILTO:employerengagement@iecbc.ca
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SUMMARY:North Vancouver Island Feedback Forum
DESCRIPTION:North Vancouver Island employers continue to face workforce recruitment and retention challenges driven by labour shortages\, an aging workforce\, and increasing competition for skilled talent. At the same time\, many businesses are exploring new ways to attract and retain employees to support growth and long-term workforce stability. \nTo better understand these realities\, the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) is collaborating with the Immigration Welcome Centre\, WorkBC Port Hardy\, and WorkBC Campbell River to host a Virtual Employer Feedback Forum to convene employers from Port Hardy\, Port McNeill\, Campbell River\, and the Comox Valley. \nShare your workforce challenges and priorities directly with organizations working to shape workforce development solutions; Connect with fellow employers\, industry representatives\, and community partners; Help identify practical solutions to strengthen recruitment\, retention\, and workforce resilience in the region.
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/north-vancouver-island-feedback-forum/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="IEC-BC":MAILTO:employerengagement@iecbc.ca
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SUMMARY:Kamloops Employer Feedback Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join IEC-BC’s Kamloops Employer Feedback Forum on November 26 to explore workforce and immigration policies through a regional lens. This solutions-focused session will bring together employers\, industry leaders\, and stakeholders to discuss practical strategies for addressing workforce challenges and improving approaches to hiring and retaining immigrant talent in Kamloops\, BC. \nInterested? Please complete the form here and someone from our team will get back to you with all the details you’ll need.
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/kamloops-employer-feedback-forum/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="IEC-BC":MAILTO:employerengagement@iecbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T120000
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SUMMARY:Victoria: Employer Feedback Forum + TalentConnect
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Employer Feedback Forum will explore workforce and immigration policies through a regional lens. This solutions-focused session will bring together employers\, industry leaders\, and stakeholders to discuss practical strategies for addressing workforce challenges and improving approaches to hiring and retaining immigrant talent in the Greater Victoria area. \nInterested? Please complete this form and someone from our team will get back to you with all the details you’ll need.
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/victoria-employer-feedback-forum-talentconnect/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum,TalentConnect
ORGANIZER;CN="IEC-BC":MAILTO:employerengagement@iecbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T080000
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SUMMARY:8th Metropolis Identities Conference (Saskatoon)
DESCRIPTION:As a part of the 8th Metropolis Identities Conference\, join IEC-BC and World Education Services for an interactive session exploring how employers in small centres and rural communities can attract\, hire\, and retain immigrant talent. \nDrawing on real-world insights from pilot programs and regional Feedback Forums\, this session will highlight employer experiences\, share practical tools\, and facilitate peer learning to shape future solutions and policy recommendations. \nThe 8th Metropolis Identities Conference will be held on October 29th & 30th\, 2025 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan. \nRegister here
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/8th-metropolis-identities-conference-saskatoon/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum
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SUMMARY:Future Skills Employer Feedback Forum
DESCRIPTION:Employers\, you can shape the future of global talent integration.\nRegister your interest now for our next Employer Feedback Forum in Vancouver on October 8. \nBy taking part\, you’ll connect with fellow employers to learn best practices for attracting and retaining skilled global talent\, as well as inform future immigration policies and processes by sharing your voice and ideas. \nInterested? Fill out the form here and someone from our team will get back to you with all the details you’ll need. \nWe are especially seeking business leaders\, HR professionals\, and hiring managers in Education\, Healthcare\, Tech\, and the SkilledTrades. No matter the industry\, if you have experience and insights in workforce integration\, inclusion\, and talent acquisition\, we want to hear from you.
URL:https://iecbc.ca/event/future-skills-employer-feedback-forum/
CATEGORIES:Feedback Forum
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