MEDIA RELEASE: A new way of building inclusive workplaces
Toronto, ON (November 2, 2017) - What does an inclusive workplace look like? How can Greater Toronto organizations be prepared to make the most of the region’s diverse workforce? The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) has launched a new resource to...
TRIEC’s view: Canada will prosper with increased immigration
Today Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a three-year plan for immigration targets that sets, in their words, “the highest levels in recent history”. 310,000 new immigrants will arrive in Canada in 2018 - this will rise to 330,000 in 2019 and...
TRIEC says thank you to Zabeen Hirji
TRIEC paid tribute to one of its most longstanding and valued supporters at a special event today. Zabeen Hirji is retiring from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at RBC following an outstanding 40-year career with the bank. She has been Chair of the TRIEC...
How are we doing? A snapshot of diversity and inclusion in GTA workplaces
What steps are employers in the Greater Toronto Area taking to build diverse and inclusive workplaces? New research released by TRIEC offers a snapshot of diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives being implemented by GTA organizations. The research shows that...
World Mental Health Day: inclusion, wellbeing and productivity at work
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so we wanted to put a spotlight on the importance of workplace wellbeing. But what are the links between a mentally healthy workplace and an immigrant inclusive workplace? Nichola Johnson-Young, TRIEC’s Senior Manager, Employer...
Preparing Ahead of Time with TRIEC and CanPrep
CanPrep is a pan-Canadian pre-arrival program for immigrant professionals offered by JVS Toronto, in partnership with TRIEC. The program includes a series of e-learning modules, designed to familiarize newcomers with the job search process and workplace cultures in...
The Beauty of Volunteering
Gautam Nath, leader of the Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) association, Jobs In Canada, has been volunteering since he came to Canada. His volunteer work hasn’t just benefited the community. It’s also helped him in his own professional field. He explains why...
Creating Positive Experiences Through Collaboration
Since 2016, TRIEC Mentoring Partnership has sought to increase the number of participants in the program through the Referral Project Pilot. We spoke to Natalia Schiopu, Coordinator, Programs and Services, JobStart, and Adriana Odorico, Manager, Employment...