Employer Symposium: Diversity & inclusion practices that work

Join the Central Okanagan Immigration Partnership (COLIP) and gain insight into recruiting, hiring and retaining diverse immigrant talent.

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Registration & Employer Showcase/Resource Booths

10:00 am - 10:30 am: Opening and Welcome

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Accessing Global Talent: Federal and Provincial Immigration Streams - Workshop

11:30 am – 11:45 pm: Coffee Break

11:45 am – 1:30 pm: Keynote Luncheon

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Ignite Panel # 1 (Retention)

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Coffee Break

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Panel # 2 (Workplace Diversity & Inclusion)

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm: Ignite Networking Reception

Keynote Speaker: Raghwa Gopal, President and CEO of Innovate BC

A noted entrepreneur with over 30 years of international business experience. He has a longstanding record of community and international leadership in establishing networks to reduce poverty, improve literacy, support health initiatives, offer disaster relief and encourage charitable works.

His numerous awards include the Kelowna Community Leader Award (2016), Top 40 Over 40 (2016), BC Community Achievement Award (2016), Rotary Club Vocational Service Award (2016), Man of the Year, Kelowna Civic Awards (2015), Technology Innovator of the Year (2004) and Kelowna Entrepreneur of the Year (1999).

Purchase Deadline: Tickets MUST be purchased before 3pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event -- no refunds after that.

Workshop and Panel Details

Workshop - Accessing Global Talent

Federal and Provincial Immigration Streams Searching for talent to grow your workforce? Facing challenges finding qualified workers locally? In this workshop, federal (IRCC) and provincial (BC PNP) representatives will explain how Canada’s immigration programs can support the hiring needs of employers in your community.

Panel # 1 - Retaining Diverse, Immigrant Talent

Success Stories and Champions showcasing retention of diverse talent in the workplace
Successful integration/bridging cultural gaps in the workplace (and beyond)
Overcoming challenges and proactively planning for the future

Panel # 2 - Workplace Diversity & Inclusion

Building programs and spaces that are inclusive and accessible for people of all backgrounds and identities
How to use inclusive language and how to actively respect, honour and celebrate
Updating the language/images in promotion/marketing materials to reflect diversity

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