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SUMMARY:Skilled Immigrants Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC Career Paths is pleased to host an In-Person Skilled Immigrants Job Fair in partnership with Archway Community Services\, Back in Motion\, Douglas College\, MOSAIC\, PICS\, and YWCA Metro Vancouver with employers such as Best Buy Canada\, Fraser Health\, Hasen Industries LTD\, Home Care Assistance\, Metis Nation British Columbia\, SkyHive Technologies Inc\, and TransLink. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/skilled-immigrants-job-fair/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre\, 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082005
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SUMMARY:AMSSA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year\, AMSSA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in a hybrid format\, with the in-person portion taking place at UBC Robson Square. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Friday\, September 23\, 2022\nTime: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT\nRegistration open at 2:30 PM\nHuman Rights panel starts at 4:45 PM\nLocation: Online and in-person at UBC Robson Square\n(800 Robson Street\, Vancouver B.C. V6Z 2C5)\nZoom Link: https://amssa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodeyurj8uHdHfdk31VQSEjsl-E105MAAy \nHighlights will include: \n\nPresentation of the 2022 AMSSA Diversity Awards including the Riasat Ali Khan Diversity Award\, Service Recognition Staff Award\, and Service Recognition Volunteer Award.\nPanel Discussion – Human Rights: Pre-Pandemic and Now\nThis interactive armchair discussion will centre on key human rights issues in B.C. pre-pandemic\, and the impact of the last two and half years while living with COVID-19. Panelists will identify and converse about the numerous political\, environmental\, and social changes that have occurred over this time.\n\nPlease RSVP by September 16\, 2022 by clicking here \nWe ask that voting members participating online log on to the AGM at 2:30 PM. \nAn agenda and background documents will be sent to registrants closer to the date of the AGM. We look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssa-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AMSSA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220928T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20220927T222001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T222001Z
UID:32495-1664384400-1664389800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:ICA + DC Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking strategies for Relaunching your career in BC? \n\nDo you have an intermediate level of English?\nAre you a newcomer who has become a Permanent Resident within the last 5 years? \nDo you have 3 years of pre-arrival experience in your field? (one year if 19-30 years of age)\n\n\n\n\n\n(Intermediate Level of English Required) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program can help with: \n\nJob search strategies\nFunded skills training and upgrading\nCreating connections with local employers\nGaining insights into regulatory requirements and processes.\n\nRegistration Via Email:  \n\n\n\n\ncareerpaths@icavictoria.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ica-dc-info-session/
LOCATION:Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria – Room 517\, #102 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20220909T230931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T230931Z
UID:32256-1664470800-1664474400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CAREER PATHS FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS INFORMATION SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Are you an international medical graduate looking for support to pursue medical licensure in BC? \n\n\n\n\n\nAt this information session\, you will learn about how the Career Paths Health program can support you in your goal of pursuing medical residency or PRA-BC. We will describe the program services offered and eligibility criteria for the program\, and explain how you can apply. \n\n\nINFORMATION SESSION\nDate: Thursday\, September 29th\nTime: 5-6PM Location: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM SERVICES\nThe Career Paths services include: \n\n\n\n\n\nPersonalized career coaching and action planning\nReimbursements for some of the costs related to the registration process\nJob search support and labour market information\nWorkshops to help you prepare for language proficiency and licensing assessments\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY\nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include: \n\nPermanent resident of Canada for less than 5 years\, and not be a Canadian citizen\nHigh intermediate to advanced level of English\nAt least 1 year of experience in your field (up to age 31) or 3 years of experience (31 years+)\nNot receiving Income Assistance\, and cannot have received Employment Insurance in the past 5 years (exception: CERB)\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION \nPlease register your attendance via Eventbrite: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-paths-information-session-for-international-medical-graduates-tickets-381870363537
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20220927T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T174654Z
UID:32483-1664877600-1664883000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Virtual Information Session: WorkBC Employment Services
DESCRIPTION:On October 4\, AMSSA’s BCSIS Team is holding a virtual information session in which speakers will present on WorkBC Employment Services\, eligibility criteria\, pathways to employment\, supports for displaced Ukrainians and effective inter-agency referrals.  \nEVENT SUMMARY: \n\nIn this Virtual Information Session\, speakers from the Settlement Sector and the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will provide an overview of WorkBC Employment Services and highlight the benefits of the resource for BCSIS clients. \nDuring the pandemic\, the need for employment services heighted. Referrals to external supports such as WorkBC can help to relieve pressure on BCSIS Service Providers. However\, to ensure that client referrals are successful\, it is essential that frontline settlement workers understand the services\, supports available to newcomer clients\, eligibility criteria based on immigration status\, and effective referral methods.  \nIn this session\, speakers will explore the current WorkBC pathway to employment\, temporary policies for displaced Ukrainians\, and various policy updates. Speakers will provide information on the benefits of interagency referrals\, including referral protocols\, coordinated services and effective practices in cross-agency referrals. After the presentations\, there will be a live Q&A period.\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION LINK: \nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqduisqjguHdeGnXrCZcVrFa-XcqY6f-7I 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-virtual-information-session-workbc-employment-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221003T002304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T002545Z
UID:32560-1666173600-1666179000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:B.C.’s Human Rights Code Educational Sessions: Services
DESCRIPTION:We envision a province in which we are all free from inequality\, discrimination\, and injustice. These free\, introductory educational sessions seek to educate the public about B.C.’s Human Rights Code\, a human rights law relevant to everyone in the province. These sessions will be held throughout the year and they relate to three settings protected by the Human Rights Code: Housing\, Employment\, and Services. \nThe upcoming session covers the area of Services. Every person has the right to be free from discrimination whether they are providing or receiving a service. Please join us during this interactive session and learn about your rights and responsibilities as they relate to housing.  \nB.C.’s Human Rights Code: Educational sessions\nThese free 90-minute introductory sessions will focus on B.C.’s Human Rights Code and explore your rights and responsibilities under the Code. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this session learners will be able to: \n\nsituate B.C.’s Human Rights Code within other human rights laws\nrecognize terms used in the B.C. human rights system\nidentify discrimination under B.C.’s Human Rights Code\nrecognize what protected personal characteristics can be used to make human rights complaints\n\nHow to join the event: \n\nPlease register here; or\,\nPlease contact engagement@bchumanrights.ca to register.\nPlease note that this as the session will host a maximum of 50 participants.\n\nA note on accessibility: \nClosed captioning will be available at this event. If you have other accessibility requirements\, please contact us at engagement@bchumanrights.ca. \nSimultaneous translation is available for this session. If you have a translation request\, please contact us at engagement@bchumanrights.ca at least 2-weeks prior to the event and we will do our best to accommodate.  \nThese sessions are meant for a broad audience. If you are interested in booking a session for your organization or group please contact us through our event request page (specify if you want a focus on Housing\, Employment or Services).
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/b-c-s-human-rights-code-educational-sessions-services/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="BC%E2%80%99s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner":MAILTO:info@bchumanrights.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221014T160802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T160802Z
UID:32646-1666177200-1666184400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to WorkSafeBC for Migrant Worker Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:Migrant workers can be vulnerable to unsafe work and workplace hazards\, including their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They often lack the knowledge\, language skills and ability to exercise their right to a safe and healthy workplace. WorkSafeBC is partnering with AMSSA to develop workshops and information for settlement agencies and their support workers to help migrant workers understand and exercise their rights and receive benefits they are entitled to as workers in BC as they relate to workplace health and safety. \nWORKSHOP DESCRIPTION \nThis workshop will provide migrant worker support staff with a foundational understanding of WorkSafeBC policies relating to migrant workers. This will include core information about the Workers Compensation Act\, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations and claims. With this foundational knowledge\, participants will begin developing a deeper understanding of how best to help migrant workers access the workplace health and safety rights to which they are entitled. \nASSOCIATED LEARNING MODULES \nParticipants who complete the first workshop will be offered access to subsequent workshops and online learning modules. Subsequent modules will involve more complex and nuanced subject matter related to WorkSafeBC policies for migrant workers\, and thus completion of the first workshop is a prerequisite. \nPRESENTERS  \nRose McDonald\nOHS Consultation and Education Services\, WorkSafeBC \nJennifer Harms\nAdjudicator\, WorkSafeBC \nREGISTRATION & EVENT DETAILS \nDate: October 19\, 2022\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PST\nLocation: Zoom – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\nLink: click here to register
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/introduction-to-worksafebc-for-migrant-worker-support-staff/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20220917T210424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T210424Z
UID:32372-1666346400-1666362600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:REACH Community Health & Wellbeing Fair 2022
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to support our community’s health and wellbeing! \nREACH Community Health Centre\, in partnership with Britannia Community Services Centre\, is inviting community organizations like yours to connect and share your resources with our community. \nOur FREE event will bring together Cross-cultural Agencies and Resources to support the mental\, physical\, spiritual and emotional health of our community members – Indigenous peoples\, Immigrants/ Refugees\, youth\, seniors\, parents\, families etc. \nHow people live each day affects their health and wellbeing. \nOur goal is to promote greater Health Equity and Empowerment with community members who are often particularly at risk of often serious health conditions and life challenges. \nOne’s health often deteriorates when housing is unstable\, so we encourage housing support agencies and advocates to also participate. \nThe day will include interactive workshops\, presentations\, screenings\, giveaways and prize draws. Lunch will be provided for everyone. \nJust click on the link below to get more info and to reserve your table. https://REACHhealthfair2022.eventbrite.ca \nREACH Community Health & Wellbeing Fair 2022
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/reach-community-health-wellbeing-fair-2022/
LOCATION:Britannia Community Centre\, 1661 Napier Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5L 3X1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221020T192015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T192132Z
UID:32768-1666463400-1666472400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Fundraising Dinner
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT \nJoin us in “Empowering Communities and Ending Poverty” at the Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society’s 12th Annual Fundraising Dinner! \nEVENT DETAILS \n\n\n\nThe event will be headlined by guest speaker\, Imam Suhaib Webb. Join us for entertaining\, fun and unforgettable evening while supporting your community! \nWhen: October 22nd\, 2022 at 6:30pm\nWhere: Taj Park Convention Center \nSPONSORSHIP PACKAGE\nClick here to see the sponsorship package! \nTICKETS\n45 EARLY BIRD | $50 AT THE DOOR\nORDER ONLINE: WWW.MUSLIMFOODBANK.COM\n \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/muslim-food-bank-and-community-services-fundraising-dinner/
LOCATION:Taj Park Convention Center\, 8580 132 Street\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 4N7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Food Bank and Community Services":MAILTO:contact@muslimfoodbank.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221021T170835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T171001Z
UID:32788-1666605600-1666609200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CAREER PATHS FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS INFORMATION SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, if you are a foreign-trained professional from the following occupations: \n\nSocial and Community Service Worker (NOC 4212)\nUniversity\, College and Vocational Instructor (NOC 4011 & 4021)\nEarly Childhood Educator or ECE Teaching Assistant (NOC 4214)\n\nThe Douglas College Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants-Education & Social Services information session will explain how our program assists newcomers residing in BC pursue their pre-landing occupation. In this session\, we will discuss how our knowledgeable Career Coaches provide clients with valuable tools and resources to understand and successfully navigate the labour market to help launch their careers. Furthermore\, we will provide an overview of all the specialized services available to our clients and share a client success story. This session is open to service providers\, immigrant serving organizations and foreign trained Social and Community Service Workers\, University\, College and Vocational Instructors\, Early Childhood Educators and ECE Teaching Assistants. \nINFORMATION SESSION\nDate: Monday\, Oct 24\, 2022\nTime: 10AM-11AM\nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nPROGRAM SERVICES\nThe Career Paths services include: \n\nPersonalized career coaching and action planning\nReimbursements for some of the costs related skills upgrading\nJob search support and labour market information\nCareer Management Training workshops to provide you with successful job search tips\, techniques and strategies\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY\nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include: \n\nPermanent resident of Canada for less than 5 years\, and not be a Canadian citizen\nHigh intermediate to advanced level of English\nAt least 1 year of experience in your field (up to age 31) or 3 ears of experience (31 years+)\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION\nPlease register your attendance via Eventbrite by: clicking here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-11/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221020T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T184728Z
UID:32764-1666886400-1666891800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Truth and Reconciliation x Parenting Matters
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT \nMount Pleasant Neighborhood House welcomes you to join us to listen in and accompany us during our Parenting Matters x Truth and Reconciliation aimed at addressing the colonial realities of family\, parenthood and community. Facilitated by Edgard Villanueva\, a tahltan youth. \nFood and personal protective equipment will be provided. \nWHERE?\n800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, B.C. \nWHEN?\nOctober\, 27th 4:00-5:30pm \nREGISTRATION\nRegister by clicking here\n \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/truth-and-reconciliation-x-parenting-matters/
LOCATION:800 East Broadway Vancouver\, 800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221020T190606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T190606Z
UID:32766-1667471400-1667476800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Early Language Development Infants & Toddlers
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT \nMount Pleasant Neighborhood House is offering a 90-minute in-person education session which will help you understand communication development and offer general strategies that might help your child’s communication. \nThe session will be presented by Hannah Coo\, UBC Speech-Language Pathology Masters degree student\, supervised by Keeley Cotton\, Registered Speech-Language Pathologist. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions after the presentation. \nWHEN\nNovember 3rd\, 2022 at 10:30am-12:00pm \nWHERE\n800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, B.C.\n \nREGISTRATION\nTo register click here!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/early-language-development-infants-toddlers/
LOCATION:800 East Broadway Vancouver\, 800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221104T200409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T200409Z
UID:32984-1667779200-1667865599@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:YES² PROGRAM – Youth Employment Support Services
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT \n\n2  WEEKS OF PAID SKILLS TRAINING\n9 WEEKS OF PAID WORK EXPERIENCE\n\nAll accepted participants will be paid minimum wage for the 11 weeks of the program for 20-30 hours per week \nAre you looking for an environment that is relaxed\, non-judgmental and committed to helping you learn\, plus an opportunity to develop your skills and get paid for it? \n\nHave no education or work experience? That’s okay\, we’re here to help!\nLooking for a job? Don’t let lack of experience or education hold you back.\n\nJoin the YES² Program \n Learn how to … \n\nImprove your communication skills\nBuild your self confidence\nInteract professionally with others\nSucceed during a job interview\nIncrease your knowledge of different career possibilities\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY \n\n\n\n\n\nYouth ages 15-30\nCanadian Citizen\nPermanent Resident\nRefugee Status\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividuals with one or more of the following: \n\nHigh school non- completion\nSelf-identified as disabled\nHomeless or living in low-income household\nInvolvement in Criminal Justice System\nSubstance Abuse\nSelf-identified as LGBTQ2+\nIndigenous\nRecent Immigrant\nSingle Parent\nInvoluntary not in education\, employment\, or training for 6 months\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION \nTo register for the November 7\, 2022 intake please contact: 604-596-7722\nExt. 330 YESS@pics.bc.ca \nYES² Program Flyer
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/yes%c2%b2-program-youth-employment-support-services/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221021T165408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T165605Z
UID:32775-1667779200-1667865599@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Food Service Assistant Certificate PBLMT for Persons with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview \nFood Service Assistant Certificate Project for Persons with Disabilities provides 23 weeks of training in theory and practical food services delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. This program includes 16 weeks of food service occupational-specific skills training through on-the-job work experience. \nBenefits  \n\n\n\n\n\nIndustry-Specific Training and Certification\nFull Work Gear\nWorkplace Safety Certifications\nWork Experience\nEmployment\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining information \nThis training is 23 weeks long which includes: \n\n18 weeks of occupational and employability skills training including English language terminology and Essential Skill assessments\n4 weeks of on-the-job work experience with local employers\n1 week of job search support and follow up\n\nOrientation will take place for one week at Western Community College at 8318 120 St in Surrey.  \nFood Service Assistant certificate training will take place at the Round Up Café training kitchen at 10449 King George Blvd in Surrey.  \nCertificates provided by the PH: \nParticipants successful in all sections and training\, after passing all exams\, will receive a Food Service Assistant Certificate. \n\nFood Safe\nServing it Right\nOccupational First Aid Level 1\nWHMIS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility Requirement \n\nMust be 19 years and over\nHave a Permanent Residence\, or be a citizen of Canada\nWho have an active PWD status\nWho have an Action Plan (AP) that identifies Food Service Assistant training as a reasonable step to achieve their occupational goal\nHave a reading level of 5 (or higher) and have Essential Skills Numeracy Level 4 (or higher)\nHigh school graduate and/or meet College English Language Proficiency Assessment Test provided by Western Community College\n\nDate: Training starts November 7\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\nContact Information: For more information Contact us at: a.rayas@uniti4all.com or ashima.kapoor@pics.bc.ca \nRegistration: click here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/food-service-assistant-certificate-pblmt-for-persons-with-disabilities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221021T171444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T171444Z
UID:32793-1669161600-1669334399@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CAREER PATHS FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS INFORMATION SESSION
DESCRIPTION:The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program\, offered by Douglas College\, assists internationally trained professionals navigate the regulatory requirements for their professions \nService providers who deliver employment and/or settlement services to new immigrants are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our program eligibility and service delivery model. \nINFORMATION SESSION DATES\nDate: Wednesday\, November 23rd\nTime: 10:00am – 11:00am\nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nDate: Thursday\, November 24th\nTime: 1:00pm -2:00pm\nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nDOUGLAS COLLEGE OFFERS CAREER PATHS TO:\nProfessionals from these occupations who live in any BC community: \nHealth: Nurses\, Health Care Aides\, Physicians\, Sonographers\nEducation and Social Services: University professors\, College and Vocational Instructors\, Social & Community Service Workers\, Early Childhood Educators Professionals from other industries and occupations who reside in: Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows \nPROGRAM ELIGIBILTY\nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include: \n\nPermanent resident of Canada for less than 5 years\, and not be a Canadian citizen\nHigh intermediate to advanced level of English\nAt least 1 year of experience in your field (up to age 31) or 3 years of experience (31 years+)\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION \nPlease register your attendance via Eventbrite by: clicking here
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221021T183621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T183621Z
UID:32805-1669197600-1669204800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Canadian Financial Literacy & How to Best Use Free In-person Seminar for Korean Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steve Park \n\n\n\n\nContents: \n\nUnderstanding Canadian Financial Literacy with Taxation & Pension System\nHow to best use TFSA/RRSP/RESP/RDSP/RPP etc.\nEstate Planning in CA vs. KOR\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: November 23rd\, 2022 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nWhere: Coquitlam City Centre Library Room 127 1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC V3B 0Y1 \n\n\n\n\nInquiries/Registration: isabel.lee@issbc.org  778-372-6550 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the flyer with more information!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/canadian-financial-literacy-how-to-best-use-free-in-person-seminar-for-korean-immigrants/
LOCATION:Coquitlam City Centre Library\, Room 127 1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 0Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221124T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20221122T202056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T202225Z
UID:33130-1669305600-1669311000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House Presents Truth and Reconciliation × Parenting Matters
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House welcomes you to join us to listen in and accompany us during our Parenting Matters x Truth and Reconciliation aimed at addressing the colonial realities of family\, parenthood and community. Facilitated by Edgard Villanueva\, a tahltan youth. \nFood and personal protective equipment will be provided. \nWhere: 800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, BC \nWhen: November\, 24th\, 2022 at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m \nRegistration Link: Click Here!
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/mount-pleasant-neighborhood-house-presents-truth-and-reconciliation-x-parenting-matters/
LOCATION:800 East Broadway Vancouver\, 800 East Broadway\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5T 1Y1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230110T210719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T210719Z
UID:33424-1673596800-1673629200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Sing & Grow
DESCRIPTION:To register for Sing and Grow: \nBABY/TODDLER TIME SING AND GROW REGISTRATION \nhttps://forms.office.com/r/g6BDHVhHbW \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/sing-grow/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230104T010321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T010321Z
UID:33302-1673827200-1676764799@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:10-week YOUTH WORKS program
DESCRIPTION:This program very successful at helping youth aged 15 to 30 find and maintain employment. Participants get paid an hourly wage while attending 4-weeks of workshops and training\, followed by a fully subsidized 6-week work experience placement with a local employer. \nThere’s limited seating\, so we need your referrals as soon as possible. \nYou can find more info here\, here and here. \nUse this link to apply online: https://www.bgcbc.ca/employment/ywworkshop-dates/
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/10-week-youth-works-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230110T210923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T210923Z
UID:33429-1673856000-1673888400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Play with me (drop in)
DESCRIPTION:Please find more information here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/play-with-me-drop-in/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230205
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230104T010959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T010959Z
UID:33306-1673913600-1675555199@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BGC Employment Now Program
DESCRIPTION:This highly successful program helps youth from across Metro Vancouver find and maintain employment in Customer Service\, Retail Sales\, Hospitality or entry level Office Admin\, Reception\, Clerical jobs. They may also find work in businesses that have a Sales\, Administrative or Customer Service aspect to their operations. \n  \nParticipants develop the confidence\, skills and experience needed to kick-start their careers\, and they are also eligible for up to $600 in bonus incentives for successful completion of the program and achieving employment outcomes! \n  \nWe offer this 2-week program every month and are eager to accept receive youth you send our way. \n  \nProgram Eligibility:  \n  \n\nMust be between the ages of 17 to 29 (or turning 17 in 2022/2023)\nBe either a Canadian Citizen\, Permanent Resident or Confirmed Refugee\nReside in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver)\nBe unemployed or precariously employed\nAre ready and eager to look for work either now or upon completing the workshops\nHave access to an Internet connection\nRecommended to have English LINC 5/6 or Grade 9/10 and up or Foundations & Composition Level 9/10\nIf they are a student\, then they must be taking 3 courses or less to qualify\n\nPlease find more information here.  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bgc-employment-now-program/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230110T185330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T185436Z
UID:33416-1674039600-1674043200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:ASCEND
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered in partnership with the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. \nThe info session will take place on the 18th of January at 11 am.   \nHere is the registration link https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soft-skills-training-for-newcomers-tickets-482541533717 \n  \nASCEND is a dynamic online program that clarifies what Canadian employers really expect from their hires. Through e-games\, videos\, audio clips\, graphics\, short assignments\, and key ideas delivered in entertaining ways\, ASCEND helps you build the employment soft skills that matter. A certificate of completion is awarded at the end. \n  \nFor more information please check out our info sheet. 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/ascend/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230109T193804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T193804Z
UID:33387-1674147600-1674151200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CAREER PATHS FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Care Aide registration is a way Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) can gain exposure to the Canadian Healthcare system\, immerse themselves in Canadian work culture\, and better understand the scope of practice for their profession in Canada. At this event\, we will discuss the pathways to gain care aide registration in BC and share more about supports that IEHPs can receive from the Career Paths program if they are eligible.    \n  \nAt this event\, Choose2Care will also present information regarding the HCA Competency Assessment Bursary\, which provides funding for IEHPs who are applying for care aide registration in BC.   \n   \nThis event is for internationally educated health professionals\, including nurses and medical doctors\, who are interested in gaining care aide registration either as a final employment goal or on their pathway to achieving nursing/medical registration in BC.  \n    \nPlease register for this event on Eventbrite.    \n   \nCareer Paths assists internationally educated nurses\, medical doctors\, health care assistants\, and sonographers\, who have PR status in Canada\, to gain their occupational licensure in BC. Career Paths is funded by the Government of British Columbia. For more information about our program\, please visit our website.    \n  \nPlease find more information here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230112T203713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T203713Z
UID:33476-1674468000-1674471600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:CAREER PATHS FOR SKILLED IMMIGRANTS
DESCRIPTION:The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants – Education & Social Services program is for newcomers residing in BC with pre-landing training and skills as a Community and Social Service Worker\, University\, College and Vocational Instructor\, Early Childhood Educator or ECE Teaching Assistant. Please join this session to learn how our program can assist newcomers with the mentioned backgrounds launch their career!  \nTo attend\, please register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/512140003537 \nFore more information\, click here. 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230110T211559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T211559Z
UID:33433-1674547200-1674579600@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:My Tween and Me
DESCRIPTION:1) My Tween & Me – parenting programs for children 7 to 12;  \nTo register:  https://forms.office.com/r/4qdvCSMUnq \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/my-tween-and-me-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230109T201507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T201507Z
UID:33390-1674604800-1674777599@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Threads: Cultural Conversations 2023
DESCRIPTION:Threads is an annual two-day online platform for cross-cultural education and personal development through building on stories and shared experiences\, listening to one another\, and rethinking assumptions. Speakers from all walks of life share their stories in online knowledge talks\, accompanied by performances\, poetry\, art\, philosophy\, and a lot more. Participants will experience the world’s diversity through the eyes of others.\nIf you register by January 10\, your name will be put into our draw to win a ‘Gift of Knowledge’\, which includes select books\, CDs and art pieces from our Threads participants. \nYou can find more information here\, here and here.  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/threads-cultural-conversations-2023/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230112T225437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T225437Z
UID:33481-1674738000-1674745200@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Settlement and Integration Frontline Staff in Wellbeing | Soutenir le bien-être du personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Settlement and Integration Frontline Staff in Wellbeing: A Webinar for Management and Leadership \n\nFront-line workers in Settlement and Integration sector experience difficult and complex situations daily which has been intensified during the Covid 19 pandemic. This exposure affects their mental health proportionally\, preventing them from performing their job properly jeopardizing their own wellbeing. This webinar aims to go over the guidelines and best practices that Executive Directors (EDs) and leaders in the Settlement and Integration sector can adopt at their organizations to support and enhance staff capacity and techniques to overcome burnout but also to ensure higher retention rates. \n\n\n  \n\n\nIn this webinar you will: \n\n\n  \n\n·         Learn the definition\, signs\, and symptoms of burnout to better understand the issue \n·         Understand the criteria to differentiate burnout from stress and exhaustion \n·         Reflect about the impact of the pandemic on frontline staff mental wellbeing \n·         Explore best practices in supporting the mental well-being of frontline staff and prevention strategies for burnout \n·         Discover the fundamental and related strategies\, practices and challenges when supporting staff in wellbeing \n·         Discuss about how leaders are supporting staff in wellbeing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAMSSA Webinar: Supporting Settlement and Integration Frontline Staff in Wellbeing: A Webinar for Management and Leadership \n\n\n  \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, January 26\, 2023 \n\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT \n\n\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration \n\n\nPre Webinar Survey: Click here to let us know your expectations and needs regarding staff wellbeing \n\n\n  \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n___\nSoutenir le bien-être du personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration : un webinaire à l’intention des gestionnaires et des cadres dirigeants \n\nLe personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration gère quotidiennement des situations difficiles et complexes qui se sont intensifiées pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Leur exposition à de telles situations se répercute proportionnellement sur leur santé mentale\, les empêchant d’effectuer correctement leur travail et mettant en péril leur propre bien-être. Ce webinaire a pour but de passer en revue certaines lignes directrices et pratiques exemplaires que la direction générale et les cadres du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration peuvent mettre en place dans leur organisme afin de soutenir le personnel et de renforcer leurs compétences et les techniques utilisées pour surmonter l’épuisement professionnel ainsi que pour assurer un taux élevé de rétention. \n\n\n  \n\n\nDans ce webinaire\, vous aurez l’occasion : \n\n\n  \n\n·         D’apprendre la définition\, les signes et les symptômes de l’épuisement professionnel afin de mieux comprendre le problème; \n·         De comprendre les critères qui différencient l’épuisement professionnel du stress et de l’épuisement; \n·         De réfléchir à l’incidence de la pandémie sur le bien-être mental du personnel de première ligne; \n·         D’explorer des pratiques exemplaires pour favoriser le bien-être mental du personnel de première ligne et des stratégies de prévention de l’épuisement professionnel; \n·         De découvrir les stratégies\, les pratiques et les défis fondamentaux et connexes en matière de soutien du bien-être du personnel; \n·         De discuter de la façon dont les dirigeants et dirigeantes soutiennent le bien-être de leur personnel. \n  \n\nWebinaire présenté par AMSSA : Soutenir le bien-être du personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration : un webinaire à l’intention des gestionnaires et des cadres dirigeants \n\n\n  \n\n\nDate : Jeudi 26 janvier 2023 \n\n\nHeure : 13 h à 15 h 30 (heure normale du Pacifique) \n\n\nLieu : Zoom | Les détails de l’événement seront envoyés après l’inscription Sondage préalable au webinaire : Cliquez ici pour nous faire part de vos attentes et de vos besoins en matière de bien-être du personnel. \n\n\n  \n\nCLIQUEZ ICI POUR VOUS INSCRIRE
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/supporting-settlement-and-integration-frontline-staff-in-wellbeing-soutenir-le-bien-etre-du-personnel-de-premiere-ligne-du-secteur-de-letablissement-et-de-lintegration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082006
CREATED:20230124T001406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T001406Z
UID:33635-1674738000-1674747000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Invitation to Register Supporting Settlement and Integration Frontline Staff in Wellbeing: A Webinar for Management and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:(Le français suit…)\n \nFront-line workers in Settlement and Integration sector experience difficult and complex situations daily which has been intensified during the Covid 19 pandemic. This exposure affects their mental health proportionally\, preventing them from performing their job properly jeopardizing their own wellbeing. This webinar aims to go over the guidelines and best practices that Executive Directors (EDs) and leaders in the Settlement and Integration sector can adopt at their organizations to support and enhance staff capacity and techniques to overcome burnout but also to ensure higher retention rates.\n \nIn this webinar you will:\n \n\nLearn the definition\, signs\, and symptoms of burnout to better understand the issue\nUnderstand the criteria to differentiate burnout from stress and exhaustion\nReflect about the impact of the pandemic on frontline staff mental wellbeing\nExplore best practices in supporting the mental well-being of frontline staff and prevention strategies for burnout\nDiscover the fundamental and related strategies\, practices and challenges when supporting staff in wellbeing\nDiscuss about how leaders are supporting staff in wellbeing\n\nAMSSA Webinar: Supporting Settlement and Integration Frontline Staff in Wellbeing: A Webinar for Management and Leadership\n \nDate: Thursday\, January 26\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration\nPre Webinar Survey: Click here to let us know your expectations and needs regarding staff wellbeing\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nRita Schnarr is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Mental Wellness Consultant with a private practice in Vancouver\, BC. She holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree\, along with an Adult Education Bachelor of Art’s degree. Rita’s career background is unique in that she has over 35 years of experience working in the corporate world\, teaching adults\, designing programs\, managing people\, writing articles/columns\, and now providing psychotherapy. One of her successes includes creating the MindShift CBT two-month group treatment program for Anxiety Canada that has now also been licensed to Vancouver Coastal Health and is helping thousands of patients in BC\, who wouldn’t otherwise receive counselling support. She also serves as the Jim Pattison Media Group therapist and leadership coach providing support and psycho-education for Western Canada. Her specialization includes providing customized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches for adults with a range of presenting issues including\, anxiety disorders\, mood disorders\, OCD\, behavioural disorders\, relationship difficulties\, workplace stressors\, and life transition. Rita has a passion for supporting her clients with life-long skills so they may live more fulfilling lives\, both personally and professionally.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAndrea Solnes is an adult educator\, resource developer and yoga instructor who is passionate about finding ways to use her skills and experience to respond to the increasing complexities of learning spaces\, workplaces and communities. She works alongside community organizations\, equity-seeking groups\, educators\, and artists to convene spaces and create resources for wellbeing\, connection\, and collective learning. Andrea has developed learning resources for diverse participants\, including newcomers\, EAL instructors\, settlement staff\, and mentors/mentees\, and is particularly driven to bring diverse and often overlooked perspectives to the design and learning process. She co-creates compelling\, authentic\, and transformative learning experiences that support more inclusive and sustainable ways forward.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDiana Jeffries works in the education and the community service sector in various capacities. Currently she runs education support services for Atira Women’s Resources Society and provides facilitation and resource development with FLOW Society. Diana is passionate about community and improving mental health\, creativity\, and support in safe spaces. She is committed to education practices that facilitate meaningful connections\, that are strength-based\, and that highlight the resilience of those she serves. Diana has worked with a number of immigrant and refugee organizations as an adult educator and to provide trauma informed training to practitioners working in community services. She has written and co-developed several resources on approaches to differentiated learning\, decolonization in the EAL sector\, health and wellbeing\, and art-based learning projects.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAmanda Vance (she/her) is the executive director of the Cowichan Valley Intercultural and Immigrant Aid Society. Prior to working in the settlement sector\, Amanda was executive director of the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society\, a business association in Cowichan\, where she led a variety of initiatives through the COVID-19 pandemic\, including a reconciliation and language revitalization program\, the Hul’q’umi’num’ Signage Project\, with Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan. Prior to her work in non-profit management\, Amanda worked as a project manager\, and before that\, as a teaching assistant for the University of British Columbia\, where she completed her master’s in political science. She also has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bard College in upstate New York and completed leadership training with Vancouver Island University’s Leadership Vancouver Island program. Amanda is from Vancouver and now lives in North Cowichan. She is grateful to live on the traditional unceded territories of the Quw’utsun people.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n(English precedes…)\n \nLe personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration gère quotidiennement des situations difficiles et complexes qui se sont intensifiées pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Leur exposition à de telles situations se répercute proportionnellement sur leur santé mentale\, les empêchant d’effectuer correctement leur travail et mettant en péril leur propre bien-être. Ce webinaire a pour but de passer en revue certaines lignes directrices et pratiques exemplaires que la direction générale et les cadres du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration peuvent mettre en place dans leur organisme afin de soutenir le personnel et de renforcer leurs compétences et les techniques utilisées pour surmonter l’épuisement professionnel ainsi que pour assurer un taux élevé de rétention.\n \nDans ce webinaire\, vous aurez l’occasion :\n \n\nD’apprendre la définition\, les signes et les symptômes de l’épuisement professionnel afin de mieux comprendre le problème;\nDe comprendre les critères qui différencient l’épuisement professionnel du stress et de l’épuisement;\nDe réfléchir à l’incidence de la pandémie sur le bien-être mental du personnel de première ligne;\nD’explorer des pratiques exemplaires pour favoriser le bien-être mental du personnel de première ligne et des stratégies de prévention de l’épuisement professionnel;\nDe découvrir les stratégies\, les pratiques et les défis fondamentaux et connexes en matière de soutien du bien-être du personnel;\nDe discuter de la façon dont les dirigeants et dirigeantes soutiennent le bien-être de leur personnel.\n\nWebinaire présenté par AMSSA : Soutenir le bien-être du personnel de première ligne du secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration : un webinaire à l’intention des gestionnaires et des cadres dirigeants\n \nDate : Jeudi 26 janvier 2023\nHeure : 13 h à 15 h 30 (heure normale du Pacifique)\nLieu : Zoom | Les détails de l’événement seront envoyés après l’inscription Sondage préalable au webinaire : Cliquez ici pour nous faire part de vos attentes et de vos besoins en matière de bien-être du personnel.\n \nCLIQUEZ ICI POUR VOUS INSCRIRE\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nRita Schnarr est une conseillère clinicienne autorisée et une consultante en mieux-être mental offrant ses services en exercice privé à Vancouver\, en Colombie-Britannique. Elle est titulaire d’une maîtrise en psychologie de l’orientation ainsi que d’un baccalauréat en éducation des adultes. Forte de son parcours professionnel unique\, Rita cumule plus de 35 ans d’expérience dans le milieu des affaires en éducation des adultes\, en conception de programmes\, en gestion de personnel\, en rédaction d’articles et de chroniques et maintenant en psychothérapie. Au nombre de ses réalisations\, on compte notamment la mise sur pied de MindShift CBT\, un programme de traitement de groupe de deux mois offert par Anxiété Canada. Maintenant approuvé par Vancouver Coastal Health\, ce programme aide des milliers de patients et de patientes en Colombie-Britannique qui ne recevraient pas de soutien psychologique si ce n’était de ce programme. Rita a également été thérapeute et coach en leadership pour le Jim Pattison Media Group\, offrant des services de soutien et de psychopédagogie dans l’Ouest canadien. Rita possède une expertise dans les programmes de traitement personnalisés fondés sur des preuves\, qui sont destinés aux adultes aux prises avec un vaste éventail de troubles\, notamment des troubles de l’anxiété\, des troubles de l’humeur\, des troubles obsessionnels-compulsifs (TOC)\, des troubles du comportement et des difficultés relationnelles\, ainsi qu’aux adultes vivant des facteurs de stress en milieu de travail et des transitions personnelles. Rita a à cœur d’aider ses clients à acquérir des compétences qui leur seront utiles toute leur vie et qui leur permettront de vivre une vie plus épanouie\, tant sur le plan personnel que sur le plan professionnel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAndrea Solnes est spécialiste de l’éducation des adultes\, conceptrice de ressources et instructrice de yoga. Elle s’emploie à trouver des façons de mettre à profit ses compétences et son expérience pour répondre aux difficultés croissantes des espaces d’apprentissage\, des milieux de travail et des communautés. En collaboration avec des organismes communautaires\, des groupes en quête d’équité\, des spécialistes en éducation et des artistes\, elle travaille à la création d’espaces et de ressources favorisant le mieux-être\, l’établissement de liens et l’apprentissage collectif. Andrea a élaboré des ressources d’apprentissage à l’intention de divers participants et participantes\, notamment les nouveaux arrivants\, les moniteurs et monitrices du programme d’enseignement de l’anglais\, langue seconde\, le personnel d’établissement\, ainsi que pour les mentors et les mentoré·es. Elle cherche particulièrement à intégrer des points de vue variés et souvent négligés au processus de conception et d’apprentissage. Elle participe à la cocréation d’expériences d’apprentissage captivantes\, authentiques et transformatrices qui favorisent des approches plus inclusives et durables.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nDiana Jeffries occupe diverses fonctions dans les secteurs de l’éducation et des services communautaires. Actuellement\, elle dirige les services de soutien éducatif de l’Atira Women’s Resources Society et assure la facilitation et la conception des ressources à la FLOW Society. Diana se passionne pour la communauté\, l’amélioration de la santé mentale ainsi que la créativité et la promotion d’espaces sûrs. Elle préconise les pratiques éducatives qui favorisent l’établissement de relations significatives\, qui s’appuient sur la force des personnes qu’elle sert et qui mettent en valeur leur résilience. Diana a œuvré auprès d’un bon nombre d’organismes pour personnes immigrantes et réfugiées à titre de spécialiste de l’éducation des adultes et a fourni de la formation tenant compte des traumatismes à des spécialistes travaillant dans les services communautaires. Elle a rédigé et codéveloppé plusieurs ressources portant sur différentes approches\, notamment la pédagogie différenciée\, la décolonisation du secteur de l’enseignement de l’anglais\, langue seconde\, la santé et le bien-être et les projets d’apprentissage axés sur l’art.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAmanda Vance est directrice générale de la Cowichan Valley Intercultural and Immigrant Aid Society. Avant de travailler dans le secteur de l’établissement\, Amanda était directrice générale de la Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society\, une association professionnelle de Cowichan\, où elle a dirigé différentes initiatives pendant la pandémie de COVID-19\, notamment un programme de réconciliation et de revitalisation linguistique\, le Hul’q’umi’num’ Signage Project\, en collaboration avec Cowichan Tribes et la ville de Duncan. Avant de se consacrer à la gestion d’organismes à but non lucratif\, Amanda a été gestionnaire de projet et a aussi travaillé comme auxiliaire d’enseignement à l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique\, où elle a fait une maîtrise en science politique. Amanda est également titulaire d’un baccalauréat en science politique du Collège Bard situé dans le nord-ouest de l’État de New York et a suivi une formation en gestion dans le cadre du programme de leadership de l’Université de l’Île de Vancouver. Amanda est originaire de Vancouver et habite maintenant à North Cowichan. Elle est reconnaissante de vivre sur les territoires ancestraux non cédés des peuples Quw’utsun.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/invitation-to-register-supporting-settlement-and-integration-frontline-staff-in-wellbeing-a-webinar-for-management-and-leadership/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230127T130000
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SUMMARY:ISSofBC Skilled Immigrants Hiring Fair - January 27\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:When: January 27\, 2023  \n\n\nTime: 1:00pm – 4:00pm | OPEN TO ALL  \n\n\nWhere:  \n\n\nISSofBC Welcome Centre | 2610 Victoria Dr.\, Vancouver\, BC V5N 4L2  \n\n\n(2nd Floor\, Rooms # 201\, 202\, 203  \n\n\nJob Opportunities: bioLytical Laboratories Inc\, Canucks Sports and Entertainment (CSE)\, the City of Vancouver\, FPS Food Processing Solutions\, ISSofBC\, Microserve\, Parq Vancouver\, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)\, Sophos\, Trail Appliances\, and Vancouver Coastal Health\, with Building Builders as our service provider participant.   \n\n\nJOB OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS:   \n\n\nFood Processing Solutions FPS is looking for: Application Technologist\, Assistant Engineer\, CNC Machine Operator\, Panel Assembler\, Control System Designer\, Control Technologist\, Design Engineer\, Field Safety Manager\, General Worker\, Health and Safety Coordinator\, Health and Safety Manager\, HUB Coordinator\, Installation Technician/Trainee\, Mechanical Designer\, PLC Programmer\, Production Assistant (planning & control)\, Project Coordinator\, Project Engineer\, Project Manager\, Purchaser\, QA Technologist (Electrical)\, Receiver\, Sales Support Administrator\, Service Technician  \n\n\nSOPHOS is looking for: Technical Support Engineer NSG (Remote Canada)  \n\n\nMicroserve is looking for: Computer Install Technician (Burnaby)\, Service Dispatcher Team Lead (Hybrid BC)\, Account Executive (Edmonton/Calgary)\, Systems Consultant (Remote)\, Asset Recovery Technician (Edmonton)\, Service Dispatcher Team Lead (Hybrid in BC)\, End User Computer Specialist (Remote)\, Help Desk Technician (Vancouver)\, Deskside Service Technician (Fix Term – 6 months)\, Professional Services Manager (Remote)\, Service Technician (Tobe)\, Project Coordinator (Tobe)\, Managed Print Project Manager\, Senior Java Developer\, Project Manager  \n\n\nCanucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) is looking for: Quick Service Attendant\, Post Event Housekeeper\, Event Housekeeper\, Conversions Staff \n\n\nParq Hotel is looking for: Bartender\, Cocktail Server\, Food and Beverage Cashier\, Parq Resort Security Officer\, Resort Chauffeur\, Security Officer \n\n\nISSofBC is looking for: Claims Accountant (full-time)\, Executive Coordinator – CEO Office and Board of Directors (full-time)\, Student Intern\, Finance Department Assistant (Temp full-time)\, Employer Relations Specialist (full-time / part-time)\, Resource Advisor (full-time)\, Career Facilitator (Temp full-time)\, Case Manager(full-time)\, Career Strategist (full-time)\, LINC Instructors (part-time / substitute)\, Early Childhood Education (ECE) (part-time / substitute)\, Settlement Case Manager – Arabic (full-time)\, Volunteer Coordinator (Temp part-time)\, MAP Case Manager (full-time)\, Settlement Manager (full-time)\, Housing Search Worker (full-time) and promoting Career Paths\, Gateway to Tourism\, and SmartMove programs  \n\n\nBuilding Builders is promoting programs for: Mentorship in the construction industry \n\n\nPacific National Exhibition (PNE) is looking for: Assistant Manager-Food &Beverage\, Housekeeper – Graveyard\, Maintenance Manager – Trades\, Event Manager\, Film Operations\, Assistant\, People & Culture\, Talent Acquisition Lead – People & Culture  \n\n\nTrail Appliances is looking for: Office administrators\, Delivery Assistants\, Delivery Drivers\, Delivery Managers\, Warehouse Assistants and Project Coordinators  \n\n\nbioLytical Laboratories Inc. is looking for: Production Assistant\, QA Associate\, QC Associate\, Maintenance Technician\, Material Handler\, International Shipper/Receiver  \n\n\nVancouver Coastal Health is looking for: Housekeeping Aide\, as well as a range of positions from clinical to corporate work environments  \n\n\nCity of Vancouver is looking for: To be announced  \n\n\nTo register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issofbc-skilled-immigrants-hiring-fair-tickets-514296764467  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/issofbc-skilled-immigrants-hiring-fair-january-27-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230202T130000
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SUMMARY:AMSSATalk Virtual Event - The Changing World of Work
DESCRIPTION:Many settlement service provider organizations are experiencing challenges in human resources capacity building.  Key issues involve staff recruitment\, retention\, career progression\, leadership development\, sector compensation levels and well-being at work.  \n \nThe changing world of work is a factor in the complexities.  The workplace and employee expectations shifted dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent trends impacting turnover rates and recruitment challenges can be associated with resignations\, reassessment of priorities with preference for fulfilling work with flexibility\, better work-life balance\, higher pay\, and improved benefits.  It’s valuable for settlement service providers to be informed about current trends in the world of work\, and what the future of work might mean for their organization and human resources management.  This includes looking at the impact of the pandemic and beyond.  \n \nIn this AMSSATalk virtual event\, Katie Crocker\, AMSSA CEO\, will moderate an armchair-style panel discussion with employment experts from the sector.  They will discuss current issues\, challenges\, and approaches that can contribute to building HR capacity as organizations strive to deliver settlement and employment services that help newcomers achieve the best possible settlement outcomes.\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, February 2\, 2023\nTime:1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PST\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCarolyn Neilson\, MSc.\, Vice President Employment Services\, YWCA Metro Vancouver\n \nDuring her tenure of over 20 years at YWCA Metro Vancouver\, Carolyn Neilson (she/her)\, MSc. has successfully led the expediential growth of the Employment and Training Services department as Vice President\, Employment and Training.  Through various government and community-led initiatives\, Carolyn’s philosophy is to bring an end user perspective to the table; she is known for her collaborative approach within the community\, and with various levels of government. This approach has been invaluable to the YWCA in identifying and testing new approaches in employment programming and pivoting to create opportunities for job seekers in the everchanging labour market landscape.  Carolyn leads a department of over 200 YWCA and subcontracted staff through over 20 private\, provincial\, and federal government funded contracts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nGarrison Duke\, MBA\, Chief Operating Officer\, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society\n \nGarrison Duke has 20 years’ expertise developing impactful community programs\, fostering team growth\, and creating an environment of shared learning. In his senior executive role\, Garrison has created new opportunities for marginalized populations while mentoring his team to do the same. He has strong convictions about improving the wellbeing of individuals through collaboration\, positive outlook and providing access to empowering interventions. Garrison has led DIVERSEcity’s Immigrant Entrepreneur Program\, which was presented the national CANIE Award for its innovative work and is also a host of our DIVERSEtalks: Conversations for Change panel series.  Garrison seeks to build new partnerships\, help more people\, and looks for innovative ways of doing so. As a community builder and influencer\, he sits on a variety of boards and committees.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPatrick MacKenzie\, Chief Executive Officer\, Immigrant Employment Council of BC\n \nPatrick MacKenzie is the CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. He has made a career of public service from coast to coast\, working in policy and program areas aimed at supporting many of Canada’s most vulnerable communities through economic and social development as well as international relations. Previously\, Patrick spent 11 years working for Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada at its national headquarters in Ottawa and its regional offices in Vancouver. Throughout his career\, Patrick has worked with partners on matters affecting aboriginal and immigrant populations\, including immigrant economic integration\, provincial nominee programs\, credential recognition and labour mobility.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n \n\nQUESTIONS?\n \nSend an email to Lori Cameron at lcameron@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssatalk-virtual-event-the-changing-world-of-work/
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