Employment & Economic Integration

Employment is a key factor in the settlement and integration journey of newcomers to BC. While there are many employment programs and services that support newcomers across the province, eligibility and access can differ for various newcomer groups: including refugee claimants, international students, and temporary foreign workers. To fill this gap, the Province of BC funds settlement services that enable settlement practitioners to provide employment supports.

As Canada's largest employer, the Public Service of Canada has a responsibility to reflect the diversity of the Canadian people and to be representative of the people it serves. This online self-paced course presents best practices and staffing strategies for conducting an inclusive and bias-free hiring process. Participants will learn about the importance of a diverse workforce and the impact that unconscious bias and other barriers can have when recruiting new talent.

Back in Motion and Universal Learning Institute have partnered to provide WarehouseAbilities, a skills training program for Persons with Disabilities. Graduates will be job-ready and certified in WHMIS, Occupational First Aid, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Forklift Operator, Scissor/Boom Lift, and Fall Protection.