GVLIP Employment Partners
CFBC
As a registered Canadian charity, the Construction Foundation of British Columbia (CFBC) focuses on the development and continued excellence of the skilled trades and occupations within BC’s workforce.
We work with youth, newcomers, First Nations communities, and the skilled trades to reduce barriers to employment. We do this by providing bursaries, education supports, and tutoring to enable career advancements.
Redbrick Technologies Inc.
Redbrick is a Canadian tech holding company that conceives, builds, acquires, and scales digital businesses. Since 2011, we’ve grown a diverse portfolio of companies by providing shared infrastructure—including finance, HR, marketing, creative, and engineering—so our teams can focus on what they do best: innovating and delivering impact. Our focus is on creating innovative software and digital experiences that empower entrepreneurs, streamline workflows, and connect people to better online tools.
As a Certified B Corporation, we balance tech innovation with responsibility. Our values emphasize sustainable growth, positive workplace culture, and long-term impact. By pairing engineering excellence with a commitment to doing good, we help founders accelerate their vision while shaping technology that matters.
Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is a public institution in Victoria, BC, dedicated to transformational education and lifelong learning. Guided by values of caring, creativity, and courage, RRU fosters inclusive, sustainable communities through interdisciplinary research and applied learning. Its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation aligns closely with ICA’s mission to support newcomer integration and cultural understanding. Together, both organizations champion human rights, community engagement, and the celebration of diverse identities to build a more welcoming and vibrant society.
Youth at Work
Youth at Work is a 20-week employment support program designed to help francophone and bilingual youth (ages 15 to 30) integrate into the English-speaking labour market. The program offers employment readiness workshops, including six weeks of paid training, as well as education support and personalized career planning to help participants achieve their professional goals. Youth at Work is delivered by Collège Éducacentre, the only francophone college in British Columbia, and is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.
VIATEC
VIATEC (Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology & Entrepreneurship Council) is the hub for Greater Victoria’s tech community. We fuel the growth of local tech companies by providing resources, mentorship, and programs that accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Through our Startup Visa (SUV) program, we welcome and support international founders, helping them establish and scale their companies in Canada. Guided by values of inclusivity, collaboration, and bold experimentation, we foster a thriving, sustainable ecosystem where technology growth benefits the region as a whole. Our commitment to equity and shared prosperity strongly aligns with ICA’s mission.