As countries vie for the brightest and the best, skilled immigrants are a sought-after talent pool. BC businesses and industries must work together to take bold, decisive steps to close the skills and labour gap – seeing immigrants as part of the solution. Our programs offer BC employers cost-effective and workable solutions helping them gain a competitive advantage in today’s global talent marketplace.
MentorConnect
Learn about our program that brings together skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships.
FAST
Find out how this free, comprehensive set of online tools and resources helps skilled immigrants become better prepared for work in Canada, and connects employers with internationally trained workers.
BC JobConnect
BC JobConnect is a customized online tool connecting BC employers to job-ready newcomers. This easy-to-use website provides a platform for job-seekers to showcase their skills, education and work experience, and present their profiles and resumes to BC employers looking for workers. Services offered to both the employers and the job-seekers are free.
Connections Events
IEC-BC collaborates with service delivery partners to offer Connections events designed to connect employers with skilled newcomers and include speed mentoring, networking events and hackathons. Specific events can be tailored to meet an employer’s interest and needs.
ASCEND
An innovative and interactive blended learning program focusing on cultivating skilled newcomers’ essential workplace competencies (interpersonal, communication and soft skills). ASCEND uses a strengths-based approach that integrates online and face to face learning to support the employment readiness of newcomers and help BC employers recruit, hire and integrate immigrant talent.
For program inquiries, email us at info@iecbc.ca or call 604 629 5364.
B2B MentorConnect
B2B MentorConnect is a dynamic program that fosters meaningful connections between employers and diverse talent pools through one-on-one or group mentorship. Designed to support businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, the program facilitates knowledge exchange and professional development, enabling employers to build more inclusive workplaces while addressing critical skills gaps.
Employer Feedback Forums
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of immigrant workforce integration. Join IEC-BC’s Employer Feedback Forum to share your insights, build more successful businesses, and create more inclusive work environments for skilled immigrants across British Columbia.