RRT-VI Employment Resources
The Refugee Readiness Team – Vancouver Island focused on the following employment needs:
- Connecting with employers to share information on the best practices to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
- Sharing a list of all programs and resources available to resettled refugees and displaced Ukrainians, and to employers, across the Island.
- Facilitating employment opportunities for resettled refugees and displaced Ukrainians.
Toolkits for Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Immigrant and Refugee Employees
Diversecity Community Resources Society
Diversecity Community Resources Society and its partners, have created this helpful toolkit and website for recruiting, hiring, and retaining immigrant employees.
Immigrant Employment Council of BC
The Immigrant Employment Council of BC has created this helpful website for finding, hiring and retaining immigrant talent.
Resources and Opportunities for Labour Market Sectors on Vancouver Island
This document is based on the BC Labour Market Outlook 2021-31 and provides a report on the resources and opportunities for various labour market sectors for Vancouver Island.
Disclaimer:
The Refugee Readiness Team – Vancouver Island (RRT-VI) was an initiative that commenced in March 2022 and concluded in March 2024. As of March 31, 2024, this project has reached its completion and is no longer active. The materials presented here reflect the efforts and accomplishments of RRT-VI during its two-year duration. Please note that the services and activities described herein are not ongoing. For current initiatives and support services for refugees and displaced Ukrainians, please refer to the Greater Victoria Local Immigration Partnership (GVLIP) or other relevant local organizations and authorities.