Maytree Blog: New Helpline Connects Employers with Immigrant Employment Services

April 14, 2011
Maytree Conversations

Markus Stadelmann-Elder

Are you an employer in the GTA?

Are you overwhelmed by the number of supports offered around immigrant employment?

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Employers have asked that service organizations co-ordinate the range of services they provide.

TRIEC’s new, free Immigrant Talent Employer Helpline will help do just that!

The Helpline will assist employers by:

• assessing your business and talent needs;
• providing a streamlined overview of relevant organizations, programs and resources;
• and providing referrals and specific contact information.

How might it work for an employer?

You have a skills shortage and decide to hire an immigrant. You have
been contacted in the past few months by several non-profit
organizations, fee-based recruiters, human resource consultants and
suppliers, and you are not sure who to follow up with. Call the Helpline
to describe the type of talent you need and helpful TRIEC staff will
respond by identifying industry- or profession-specific bridge-training
programs. They might also suggest other local organizations that can
supply pre-screened résumés.

Think of it as an information and referral service connecting you to organizations that have the skilled talent you need.

Alternatively, you may need more information about building a more
culturally inclusive workplace for all staff, both Canadian- and
foreign-born. However, you may not know how or where to start. Call the
Helpline to learn about a range of potential solutions, from basic
online information to workshop opportunities, mentoring programs and
even web-based videos that can serve as a catalyst for a meaningful
discussion among staff about interpersonal dynamics in culturally
diverse teams.

To use the Helpline, call, toll-free, 1-888-9-TALENT or 1-888-982-5368. Alternatively, you can send your questions by email: immigranttalent@triec.ca. A response to an inquiry is provided within one business day. The service is complimentary to employers in the GTA.

Don’t delay! As a pilot project, the Helpline is being offered for a limited time.

The Immigrant Talent Employer Helpline is a pilot initiative funded by the Government of Ontario.

Reference: Maytree Conversations