Stories

Category Archives: Stories

Huawei Canada: RBC Immigrant Advantage Award

By Natalia | Published: May 15, 2012

When Huawei Canada established itself in Canada in 2008, they faced many challenges finding highly skilled talent they needed. Skilled immigrants were the solution.  

Also posted in featured, IS Awards Winners, Leading Employers, Media Gallery | Tagged , , | Comments closed

CIBC celebrating its 20th Annual Diversity Month this June

By Jessica | Published: May 9, 2012

Celebrating diversity and recognising its value is nothing new for CIBC. This June, they are celebrating their 20th Annual Diversity Month. It’s going to be a nationwide celebration of the diversity within CIBC and how it is a major strength of their organisation. CIBC firmly believes that their success depends on a workforce that reflects [...]

Also posted in Council Members | Tagged , , , , | Comments closed

Maxxam Analytics: Toronto Star Award for Excellence in Workplace Integration

By Natalia | Published: May 4, 2012

Maxxam’s co-op program for skilled immigrants has evolved to become an essential recruitment strategy for their fluctuating client-driven work volumes and to address skill shortages in their field.

Also posted in featured, IS Awards Winners, Leading Employers, Media Gallery | Tagged , , | Comments closed

Zuleika Sgro: 2010 winner, Canadian HR Reporter Award for Individual Achievement

By Natalia | Published: April 26, 2012
Also posted in IS Awards Winners, Leading Employers, Media Gallery | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Top employers recognize skilled immigrants key to economic health

By Jessica | Published: April 26, 2012

TRIEC and RBC announce winners of 6th Annual Immigrant Success Awards   The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and RBC are recognizing top employers who are leading the way in integrating skilled immigrant talent in the Greater Toronto Region labour market at the 6th Annual Immigrant Success (IS) Awards today. The four IS Awards [...]

Also posted in featured, IS Awards Winners, News + Events | Tagged | Comments closed

Career Bridge: CBC Toronto Vision Award for Immigrant Inclusion

By Natalia | Published: April 26, 2012
Also posted in IS Awards Winners, Leading Employers, Media Gallery | Tagged , , | Comments closed

A Diverse Workforce is Essential for TD’s Success

By Natalia | Published: April 12, 2012

The insights and skills of a diverse workforce aren’t just nice-to-haves for TD Bank, they’re essential for the organization’s success, says Ed Clark, Group President and CEO at TD Bank Group. In the video, Mr. Clark explains why diversity will continue to be a priority for the bank after his retirement in 2013.

Also posted in Council Members, featured, Leading Employers | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Toronto Star: Multi-national employees help Toronto-area companies thrive around the globe

By Jessica | Published: March 9, 2012

When Peter Hawkins and Arnon Melo first began hiring at their Mississauga-based international shipping company, their limited budget meant most applicants were immigrants. That was 2002. Since then, Mellohawk Logistics has grown and become successful, shipping goods around the globe. Its budget has increased and the company now offers more competitive salaries and benefit packages. [...]

Also posted in IN THE NEWS, Leading Employers | Tagged , , , , , | Comments closed

TEDxCAPU: Linda Manning-The way we work doesn’t work anymore

By Natalia | Published: March 8, 2012

Dr. Linda Manning, is the creator of blended learning solutions for managers to tap into the skills and talents of Canadian immigrant employees. Linda earned her Ph.D in Econonics at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She developed an interest in development economics—perhaps because she grew up as a military brat and lived abroad until the age [...]

Also posted in featured, Media Gallery | Tagged , , , , | Comments closed

The Caribbean Camera: Immigrant Networks provide yoeman service

By Natalia | Published: February 23, 2012

Susan Blake had the right attitude when she arrived in Canada three years ago. She knew that it would be challenging to find a job in her area of work right away. So, she along with Vincent Amos co-founded the Caribbean Immigrant Network in Durham where she settled.

Also posted in featured, Immigrants, Immigrants, IN THE NEWS, News + Events, Professional Immigrant Networks, Professional Immigrant Networks | Tagged , , , , | Comments closed

  • Related Content

    Press Room

    TRIEC is pleased to be working with media partners Canadian HR Reporter, CBC Toronto and the Toronto Star for the IS Awards….

     See more
    Canadian HR Reporter: Employers honoured for work integrating skilled immigrant talent

    Three organizations and one individual have been honoured with awards from the Toronto Region Imm…

     See more
    CBC Metro Morning: TRIEC Award Nominee Talks About Value of Immigrant Employees

    Matt Galloway, on CBC Toronto MetroMorning, spoke with Peter Hawkins, managing director of MELLOHAWK Logistics. MELLOHAWK is nominated for the RBC Immigrant Advantage Award at the 6th Annual Immigrant Success Awards. Hawkins spoke about how immigrants, despite a lack of Canadian experience, are an advantage to the firm because of their international experience and connections. 
    The winners of the 6th Annual Immigrant Success Awards will be announced tomorrow, April 26….

     See more
    Globe and Mail: Canada's best diversity employers for 2012

    Diane Jermyn
    It’s not enough for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2012 to have diversity and inclusiveness programs in place. Winning companies also needed a clearly defined strategy to achieve their goals along with review and tracking measures. …

     See more
    Hamilton Spectator: Immigrant job searchers need better access, more training

    A report released Tuesday by the Toronto-Dominion Bank says Ottawa could put 370,000 more people …

     See more