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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230124T191944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T191944Z
UID:33668-1675357200-1675360800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Info Session for International Medical Graduates
DESCRIPTION:For Internationally Educated Health Professionals:   \nAt this information session\, we will provide an overview of the licensing process for internationally educated physicians (IMG)\, cover mandatory examinations\, discuss language assessments\, and share some strategies for success.  \n\nRegister on Eventbrite \n\nPROGRAM SERVICES The Career Paths services include:  \n•Personalized career coaching and action planning\n•Reimbursements for some of the costs related to the registration process\n•Job search support and labour market information\n•Workshops to help you prepare for language proficiency and licensing assessments \nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY \nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include: \n•Permanent resident of Canada for less than 5 years\, and not be a Canadian citizen\n•High intermediate to advanced level of English\n•At least 1 year of experience in your field (up to age 31) or 3 years of experience (31 years+)\n•Not receiving Income Assistance\, and cannot have received Employment Insurance in the past 5 years (exception: CERB) \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/info-session-for-international-medical-graduates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230124T221532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T185840Z
UID:33685-1675418400-1675423800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Virtual Information SessionBritish Columbia ProvincialNominee Program (BC PNP) –Program and Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:In this Virtual Information Session\, BCSIS Service Providers will receive up-to-dateinformation about the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) from programrepresentatives from Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and theprovincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs. \nBC PNP is an economic immigration program that enables the province to directly selectprospective immigrants to help address B.C.’s labour market needs and contribute to itseconomic development. The program is administered by the Government of British Columbia\,in partnership with the Government of Canada through IRCC. \nIn this session\, Service Providers will receive a comprehensive overview of the BC PNP\,including changes to the Skills Immigration category and updates related to NOC 2021.Presentations will include information on the expansion of the Health Authority stream andPathways to Permanent Residents – Express Entry. \nThere will be an opportunity for attendees to participate in a Q&A with the speakers  \nEvent Details and Registration \nDate: Friday\, February 3\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – \nEvent details will be emailed immediately after registration\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSpeakers\nJanet Fan\nOutreach Officer Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaGovernment of Canada \nJanet Fan is an Outreach Officer with Immigration\, Refugee and Citizenship Canada in British Columbia. In her role\, Janet assists stakeholders in navigating federal economic immigration programs. \n\nAun Jaffery\n\n\nProgram Advisor\n\nB.C. Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Ministry ofMunicipal AffairsGovernment of British Columbia \nOriginally from Pakistan\, Aun Jaffery has lived on the east coast inHalifax and Toronto before becoming a resident of beautiful British Columbia. \n\nHe has been a Program Advisor with the B.C. Provincial NomineeProgram since 2014\, and has worked in the provincial immigrationfield for over 10 years. Aun has also worked in various policy andresearch roles with government and non-profit organizations.\nAun holds a Masters of Public Administration Degree fromDalhousie University.Andrew Kemp\nEngagement Specialist\nB.C. Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)Ministry of Municipal AffairsGovernment of British Columbia\nAndrew Kemp is the Engagement Specialist for the BritishColumbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In his role\, Andrew is responsible for supporting and building alliances with program stakeholders\, promoting and marketing BC PNP and supporting new program development. \n\n \n\nQUESTIONS?\nSend an email to Marta Stefanska at mstefanska@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-virtual-information-sessionbritish-columbia-provincialnominee-program-bc-pnp-program-and-policy-updates/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230131T002300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T002300Z
UID:33750-1675641600-1675727999@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:PICS Annual Mega Job Fair in Vancouver 2023
DESCRIPTION:Surrey\, BC – Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society would like to invite you to our Annual PICS Mega Job Fair which is happening on Monday February 6\, 2023 at the Italian Cultural Centre (Near Renfrew Skytrain Station). \nAs a not-for-profit organization\, we are proud to provide Employment Services\, Settlement Services\, Senior Housing\, Community Services and many other programs throughout the Lower Mainland. \nThe PICS Mega Job Fair is the flagship event for our Employment Services Programs. It gives job seekers the opportunity to meet employers on a one-to–one basis and discover what is available in the Labour Market in a proactive way. The job fair also has the opportunity for people to explore many resources available from community service providers and educational institutions. No matter whether you are a new immigrant looking for your first job\, someone who is just breaking into the Labour Market\, or looking to advance your career and find a new opportunity – the PICS Mega Job Fair is for everyone. We invite all to come shop the Fair! – Your dream job awaits you. \nPlease join us for the opening of the Job Fair at 09:30am on February 6\, 2023 at the Italian Cultural Centre. We look forward to seeing you in attendance\, supporting this event for the community. \nIf you require any other information\, please contact us or visit this link. \nThank you for your support. \nSincerely\, \nLily Dhadral\nManager – Employment Programs \nProgressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society\nUnit #205\, 12725 – 80th Avenue\, Surrey\, BC V3W 3A6\nTel: 604.596.7722\, ext. 331 Fax: 604.596.7721 E-mail: lily.dhadral@pics.bc.ca\nwww.pics.bc.ca \nKathleen Hughes she/her/hers\nCareer Advisor/Facilitator\nYouth Employment Support Services (YES²) \nProgressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society\nUnit #205\, 12725 – 80th Avenue\, Surrey\, BC V3W 3A6\nTel: 604.596.7722\, ext: 332 Fax: 604.596.7721 E-mail: kathleen.hughes@pics.bc.c
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/pics-annual-mega-job-fair-in-vancouver-2023/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230210T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230124T193220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T215327Z
UID:33676-1676023200-1676070000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Education & Social Services Information Session
DESCRIPTION:For Internationally Educated Professors\, College Instructors\, Early Childhood Educators & Social and Community Service Workers:   \n\nThe 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 and  ECE Assistant. Please join this session to learn how our program can assist newcomers with the mentioned backgrounds launch their career! \nRegister on Eventbrite\, follow this link.\n\nINFORMATION SESSION  \nPlease 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)The 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.\nPROGRAM SERVICES \nThe Career Paths services include:\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 strategiesPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY\nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include:\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\nFind more information here. 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/education-social-services-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230206T212004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T212004Z
UID:33825-1676286000-1676980800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Training & Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Lunch and Learn Series focusing on burnout to balance and practical problem-solving skills. As part of our overall HR support project for the sector\, AMSSA is organizing several online learning events\, including this Lunch and Learn series.\n \n \nPump the Brakes: Getting Off the Burnout Highway\nFebruary 13\, 2023 / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST\n \nThe settlement sector moves at a fast pace! The unintended consequence is the pressure it can put on employees to overwork and push themselves into unhealthy patterns. During this session\, we’ll analyze the dangers of this “hustle culture” and identify the risks involved in ignoring the busy signals we send out in our workplaces. Learn how to intentionally slow down work processes to allow for more reflection and review on how you are doing\, in a deliberate effort to prevent exhaustion and burnout. Participants will leave this hour with tools\, tips\, and strategies to balance organizational efficiency with their own wellbeing.\n \n \nBeyond the Box: Applying Creative Thinking to Practical Problem-solving\nFebruary 21\, 2023 / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST\n \nDo you ever get stuck on a problem with no clue what to do next? This session will provide you with some unconventional options for getting unstuck. Participants will be encouraged to think outside the box when approaching a problem or looking for solutions. The hour will include tips\, tactics\, and activities to unleash participants’ creativity and approach problems from a different perspective.\n \n \nNote: Both sessions will be held in English only. There will be no recording of these sessions.\n \n\nLunch & Learn: Pump the Brakes: Getting Off the Burnout Highway\n \nDate: Monday\, February 13\, 2023\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \n \n \nLunch & Learn: Beyond the Box: Applying Creative Thinking to Practical Problem-solving\n \nDate: Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n \nSpeaker\n \n\nKenzie George\, Training & Development Partner\n \nKenzie believes in the potential of people; it is her purpose to help others on their journeys as they learn\, grow\, adapt\, and succeed. With passion\, drive\, and appropriate support and training\, it’s amazing to see how far people can go!\n \nKenzie’s passion is reinforced by both education and experience. A Master’s degree in Learning and OrganizationalChange acts as the theoretical backdrop for her specialization in leadership development\, curriculum design\, training and coaching\, and organization-wide learning. Along her professional journey\, Kenzie has gained experience in leadership development\, training design and delivery\, and professional development coaching. Kenzie enjoys her work most when in collaborative partnership with clients\, developing strategic coaching\, teambuilding\, or training solutions to best address each unique situation.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/lunch-learn-training-development-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230204T001749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T002731Z
UID:33801-1676381400-1676386800@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:BCSIS Human Resources Capacity Virtual Roundtable Staff Compensation and Retention
DESCRIPTION:Settlement service provider organizations are experiencing challenges in human resources capacity building\, including staff recruitment\, retention\, career progression\, leadership development\, sector compensation levels and well-being at work.  This Roundtable series will delve into topics that service providers have indicated are key issues.\n \nWhat comes first? Compensation or Retention \nWithin every organization there is a need to review and consider your compensation philosophy and competitiveness to ensure that you have what you need to compensate employees for their work. But employees are looking for more than just an income. They are also looking for meaning\, attachment to the bigger picture\, and a workplace that aligns with their values. These are all elements of a great retention strategy. So\, what comes first? The money or the meaning? \n \nAll BCSIS service provider organizational leaders who have responsibility for managing human resources as a component of their role are welcome to join us for a virtual Roundtable discussion with HR experts Denise Lloyd and Leslie Liggett of Engaged HR on how to create a great place to work that rewards employees with both.\n \n\nDate:Tuesday\, February 14\, 2023\nTime:1:30p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST\nParticipants:AllBCSIS service provider organizational leaders who have responsibility for managing human resources as a part or all of their role\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n \nSpeakers\n \n\nDenise Lloyd\, CEO\, Engaged HR \n \nDenise Lloyd is the Founder and CEO of Engaged HR\, an award-winning\, Victoria based human resource consulting firm that provides leading-edge HR services to organizations across Canada. Denise is a leader that brings new ideas and innovation to the way HR contributes to an organization and is known for creating great places to work. Denise has extensive experience in a variety of non-profit\, small business\, and corporate settings with over 25 years of senior leadership experience including over 10 years of experience in the role of Executive Director within the employment training and not-for-profit sector. Denise has a Master of Arts in Leadership\, is a Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor\, and holds the prestigious designation of Fellow Chartered Human Resources Professional (FCPHR).\n\n \n\nLeslie Liggett\, Senior People & Culture Partner\, Engaged HR\n \nAs Senior People and Culture Partner\, Leslie Liggett delivers comprehensive HR services with warmth\, insight\, and a high level of trust. From providing strategic-level services to helping clients manage change and navigate tricky terminations\, Leslie helps solve complex people issues within organizations of all shapes and sizes. Her 20+ years of experience equips her with knowledge and expertise that addresses every element of the employee life cycle and she has experience with private\, not-for-profit\, and federally regulated small- to medium-sized companies\, as well as First Nations organizations. Leslie has a Master of Arts and is a Chartered Human Resources Professional (CPHR).\n\n\n \nQuestions?\nSend an email to Lori Cameron at lcameron@amssa.org
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-human-resources-capacity-virtual-roundtable-staff-compensation-and-retention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230204T002012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T002326Z
UID:33803-1676466000-1676475000@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Invitation to Register 2022 Sector Priorities Survey: Information Session
DESCRIPTION:(Le français suit…)\n \nFebruary 15\, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT\n \nOn behalf of AMSSA and IRCC\, we would like to formally invite you to attend the 2022 Sector Priorities Survey Info Session. \nIn September of 2022\, AMSSA\, with funding from IRCC\, conducted their first annual Sector Priorities Survey with the objective to ensure that the services AMSSA provides reflect the needs and priorities of the B.C. settlement sector\, especially in the wake of the global pandemic. A total of 234 IRCC-funded service providing organizations took part in the survey\, 221 in English and 13 in French and through their participation\, AMSSA was able to gain key insights into the changing needs of the settlement sector. \nThe information session is our opportunity to: \n\nIntroduce the method behind the development and implementation of the survey. \nPresent the findings of the survey to BC’s settlement and integration sector. \nHighlight the key recommendations to emerge from the survey. \nEngage in discussions around what these findings mean for AMSSA’s future activities.\n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Pacific Time)\nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n(English precedes…)\n \nNous vous invitons à participer à une séance d’information au sujet du sondage sur les priorités du secteur 2022.  \n \nEn septembre 2022\, AMSSA\, avec l’aide du financement d’IRCC\, a mené son premier sondage annuel sur les priorités du secteur. Ce sondage avait pour objectif d’évaluer si les services offerts par AMSSA reflètent les besoins du secteur de l’établissement en Colombie-Britannique\, particulièrement en contexte de pandémie mondiale. Au total\, 234 fournisseurs de services financés par IRCC ont répondu au sondage (221 en anglais et 13 en français). Grâce à leur participation\, AMSSA a été en mesure de recueillir des renseignements précieux sur les besoins changeants du secteur de l’établissement. La séance d’information sera une occasion pour nous de :  \n\nPrésenter la méthodologie utilisée pour concevoir et mettre en œuvre le sondage.\nPrésenter les résultats du sondage au secteur de l’établissement et de l’intégration en Colombie-Britannique.\nMettre en évidence les principales recommandations découlant du sondage. \n\nDate : mercredi 15 février 2023\nHeure : 13 h à 15 h 30 (heure normale du Pacifique)\nLieu : Zoom | Les détails de l’événement seront envoyés après l’inscription.\n \nCLIQUEZ ICI POUR VOUS INSCRIRE
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/invitation-to-register-2022-sector-priorities-survey-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
CREATED:20230124T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T192556Z
UID:33672-1676566800-1676570400@www.amssa.org
SUMMARY:Info Session for Internationally Educated Nurses
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe pathway to licensure for IENs can be a challenging one to navigate. Regulatory body requirements\, language assessments\, and cost are just some of the obstacles that IENs must overcome while working toward their nursing registration in BC. At this virtual information session\, we will share information about the nursing pathway and our program eligibility and services. This is a great opportunity for IENs to gain relevant information for their pathway and connect with Career Coaches for further support and guidance.\nRegister on Eventbrite.\n\nPROGRAM SERVICES  \nThe Career Paths services include: \n•Personalized career coaching and action planning\n•Reimbursements for some of the costs related to the registration process\n•Job search support and labour market information\n•Workshops to help you prepare for language proficiency and licensing assessments \nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITY \nThe Career Paths program eligibility criteria include: \n•Permanent resident of Canada for less than 5 years\, and not be a Canadian citizen\n•High intermediate to advanced level of English\n•At least 1 year of experience in your field (up to age 31) or 3 years of experience (31 years+)\n•Not receiving Income Assistance\, and cannot have received Employment Insurance in the past 5 years(exception: CERB) \n  \nFind more information here. 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/info-session-for-internationally-educated-nurses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T120853
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SUMMARY:Virtual Marketing\, Public Relations & Communications Industry Talk
DESCRIPTION:ISSofBC Career Paths is pleased to host a Virtual Marketing\, Public Relations & Communications Industry Talk on Friday\, February 17th from 1:00 – 3:00 in partnership with:   \nLiddleworks Indie Media  \n  \nPlease click here for additional details.  \n  \nTo register go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/marketing-public-relations-communications-industry-talk-virtual-event-tickets-538205225317 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/virtual-marketing-public-relations-communications-industry-talk/
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SUMMARY:Settlement Practioner PBLMT
DESCRIPTION:As an organization\, SVNH is embarking on a new project offering a PBLMT Settlement Practitioner Diploma program to 30 participants.  \nPBLMT Program Enrollment Enquiries\, please send email to: \npblmt@southvan.org \nYou can find more information here: Settlement Practioner PBLMT \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/settlement-practioner-pblmt/
ORGANIZER;CN="South Vancouver Neighbourhood House":MAILTO:receptionatsvnh@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Training & Development Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Lunch and Learn event focused on practical problem-solving skills. As part of our overall HR support project for the sector\, AMSSA is organizing several online learning events\, including this Lunch and Learn series. \nBeyond the Box: Applying Creative Thinking to Practical Problem-solving \nFebruary 21\, 2023 / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST \nDo you ever get stuck on a problem with no clue what to do next? This session will provide you with some unconventional options for getting unstuck. Participants will be encouraged to think outside the box when approaching a problem or looking for solutions. The hour will include tips\, tactics\, and activities to unleash participants’ creativity and approach problems from a different perspective. \nNote: This session will be held in English only. There will be no recording of this session. \nRegistration \nLunch & Learn: Beyond the Box: Applying Creative Thinking to Practical Problem-solving \nDate: Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific Time) \nLocation: Zoom | Event details will be sent after registration \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSpeaker \nKenzie George\, Training & Development Partner \nKenzie believes in the potential of people; it is her purpose to help others on their journeys as they learn\, grow\, adapt\, and succeed. With passion\, drive\, and appropriate support and training\, it’s amazing to see how far people can go! \nKenzie’s passion is reinforced by both education and experience. A Master’s degree in Learning and Organizational Change acts as the theoretical backdrop for her specialization in leadership development\, curriculum design\, training and coaching\, and organization-wide learning. Along her professional journey\, Kenzie has gained experience in leadership development\, training design and delivery\, and professional development coaching. Kenzie enjoys her work most when in collaborative partnership with clients\, developing strategic coaching\, teambuilding\, or training solutions to best address each unique situation.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/lunch-learn-training-development-series-2/
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SUMMARY:REUSE AND RECYCLING DROP-OFF EVEN
DESCRIPTION:On February 25th\, Trout Lake Community Centre will be hosting a reuse and recycling drop-off from 10am-1pm.  Please find more information on this poster.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/reuse-and-recycling-drop-off-even/
LOCATION:City of Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Celebrations for Hoobiyee
DESCRIPTION:Celebrations for Hoobiyee\, the Nisga’a Nation’s new year\, are taking place this Friday March 3rd and Saturday March 4th. They will be held at the PNE Forum in Vancouver. There will be numerous dance performances\, as well as drumming and singing. There will also be a market area where dozens of community organizations and vendors will have informational literature and products for sale.  \n  \nYou can find more information about the event here: https://tsamiks.com/hoobiyee
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/celebrations-for-hoobiyee/
LOCATION:PNE Forum\, Vancouver\, 2901 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BCSIS Human Resources Capacity Virtual Roundtable Leadership Development and Skills Competencies
DESCRIPTION:Settlement service provider organizations are experiencing challenges in human resources capacity building\, including staff recruitment\, retention\, career progression\, leadership development\, sector compensation levels and well-being at work.   \nThe Secret Sauce to Leadership Development…Is there such a thing? \nDeveloping leaders can be a challenge\, particularly when you consider that “leadership” is often a bit of an undefined concept in organizations and that can feel fuzzy or vague. How can you train someone to be something that seems so all-encompassing? Leadership\, like every other developable skill\, can be broken into competencies that are attributes or building blocks that make a successful leader. And there are a variety of them! What competencies does your sector and your specific organization need in a leader? How do you even know where to start? Join us for an interactive Roundtable discussion that will help to shift your thinking towards the competencies that are expected from leadership in your organization.  \nAll BCSIS service provider organizational leaders who have responsibility for managing human resources as a component of their role are welcome to join us for an interactive virtual Roundtable discussion with HR experts Denise Lloyd and Kenzie George of Engaged HR on approaches to leadership development and building the right skills in your leaders. \nDate: Friday\, March 3\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST \nParticipants: All BCSIS service provider organizational leaders who have responsibility for managing human resources as a part or all of their role \nLocation: Zoom Meeting – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nSpeakers:  \n\nDenise Lloyd\, CEO\, Engaged HR \n\nDenise Lloyd is the Founder and CEO of Engaged HR\, an award-winning\, Victoria based human resource consulting firm that provides leading-edge HR services to organizations across Canada. Denise is a leader that brings new ideas and innovation to the way HR contributes to an organization and is known for creating great places to work. Denise has extensive experience in a variety of non-profit\, small business\, and corporate settings with over 25 years of senior leadership experience including over 10 years of experience in the role of Executive Director within the employment training and not-for-profit sector. Denise has a Master of Arts in Leadership\, is a Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor\, and holds the prestigious designation of Fellow Chartered Human Resources Professional (FCPHR). \n\nKenzie George\, Training and Development Partner\, Engaged HR\n\nKenzie believes in the potential of people; it is her purpose to help others on their journeys as they learn\, grow\, adapt\, and succeed. A coach at heart\, Kenzie’s passion is reinforced by both education (MBA & MSLOC degrees) and experience. Kenzie is capable in all aspects of training\, learning design\, and coaching\, but her areas of greatest interest are leadership development\, behavioral and skill-development coaching\, and the design of learning programs and events for organizational leaders. Kenzie enjoys her work most when partnering with clients\, and focuses on developing strategic coaching\, teambuilding\, or developing training solutions to best address each unique situation. \n(Questions? Send an email to Lori Cameron at lcameron@amssa.org) \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/bcsis-human-resources-capacity-virtual-roundtable-leadership-development-and-skills-competencies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230306T130000
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SUMMARY:AMSSATalk Virtual Event Supporting Newcomer Women Through the Shifting World Post COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:(Le français suit…) \n \nAs the global resistance for women’s rights continues to unfold\, it is time to reflect on how the increase of equal rights demands parallel to the intensified gender-based inequalities that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light and how they disproportionally impact newcomer women and their journey to settlement.\n \nJoin us for the AMSSATalk Supporting newcomer women through the shifting world post COVID-19 Pandemic to hear from a panel of expert speakers who reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the gender inequalities and their adverse impact on newcomer women\, specifically those who settled in Canada within the past five years. The theme of the AMSSATalk will be to capture women’s resistance in various forms as response to the changes and inequalities manifested by the COVID-19 pandemic. \n \nUtilizing an intersectional lens\, this AMSSATalk will feature women who play various roles within the settlement sector and provide a platform for them to share their experiences\, perspectives\, and insight on how they have been supporting newcomer women during the transitionary since the COVID-19 Pandemic.\n \n\nAMSSATalk: Supporting Newcomer Women Through the Shifting World Post COVID-19 Pandemic\nDate: Monday\, March 6\, 2023\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n\n\n \nMariam Bouchoutrouch\, PIRS\nMariam has more than 35 years of experience in the community social service sector\, 15 years in leadership roles. Mariam’s passion for the non-profit sector started in university where she was a founding coordinator of the McGill Walk Safe Network (which spread to universities across Canada as Safe Walk). She also founded two programs for families with young children in Vancouver. \nMariam’s goal is to build a deliberately developmental organization that encourages the potential of immigrant women to grow into their leadership potential. \n \n\nKhatira Daryabi\nKhatira Daryabi is an Afghan social activist who is currently studying a dual degree in Psychology\, International Relations and Business Management at the University of British Columbia\, Canada. Her activism for peace and gender equality led her to independently establish biking protests in Kabul\, Afghanistan. She was a finalist for the 2020 International Children’s Peace Prize\, awarded the 2022 Vancouver Award of Excellence\, and nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for 2022-2023.\n \n\nZahra Esmail\, Vantage Point\nZahra is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Vantage Point\, which provides training and capacity building support to non-profit organizations across BC. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 15 years with experience in international development\, housing and homelessness\, community development\, youth entrepreneurship\, fundraising\, and microfinance. Zahra sits on the board of Lookout Foundation\, Cuso International and Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society\, and is a member of the Honorary Governor’s Council of Vancouver Foundation. She is the Chair of BC’s Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee\, an independent committee that advises government on policy developments related to poverty reduction and prevention. Zahra was recognized as one of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 in 2019 and was nominated for a Women of Distinction Award in the Non-Profit category in 2022. She lives in Vancouver with her husband\, vibrant 8-year-old daughter\, and very affectionate cat.\n \n\n\nSandhya Ghai\, MOSAIC\nAs manager for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion at MOSAIC\, Sandhya Ghai is passionate about achieving mindful inclusion and fostering safe and brave spaces for individuals and organizations to learn\, unlearn and relearn. She strongly advocates that any organization can be truly equitable only if all its employees take on an individual as well as a collective responsibility towards systemic change. \nHer lived experiences coming from India where there is race\, class\, gender\, age\, religion\, education\, and all kinds of inequities that one can think of to Canada that at least outwardly celebrates diversity and inclusion have sparked an interest in her to delve deeper into the realities of one’s identity and how it can be both empowering and oppressing. \nSandhya holds an MA in Adult Education (University of British Columbia\, 2007) and an MA in English (India\, 2000). She is a certified Intercultural Practitioner (Norquest College\, 2018). Being immersed in the EDI space for over 5 years\, she is grateful to witness the needle shifting from merely raising awareness to having courageous conversations and meaningful impact. \n \n\nYusra Qadir\, Mother Matter\nYusra is Vice President of Programs and Advocacy at the Mothers Matter Centre. Mothers Matter Centre is the home of the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program. HIPPY supports vulnerable and isolated refugee and immigrant women and their preschool children by building the mother’s confidence and capacity and improving school readiness in children. Yusra has experience of working with civil society organizations\, the United Nations\, and public institutions to drive long-term development efforts. Mainstreaming vulnerable groups in governance processes\, working on meaningful social inclusion\, and evidence-based advocacy are her primary interests.\n \n\nFor all other questions about the session\, email Negin Saheb Javaher at njavaher@amssa.org\n \n\n\nInvitation à s’inscrire\nPrésentation AMSSATalk\nSoutenir les nouvelles arrivantes dans le monde changeant de l’après-pandémie de COVID-19\n\n \n(English precedes…)\n \nAlors que la résistance mondiale pour les droits des femmes se poursuit\, il est temps de réfléchir à la façon dont l’augmentation des revendications en faveur de l’égalité des droits va de pair avec l’intensification des inégalités fondées sur le sexe que la pandémie de COVID-19 a mises en lumière et à la façon dont elles affectent de façon disproportionnée les nouvelles arrivantes et leur cheminement vers l’établissement. \n \nJoignez-vous à nous dans le cadre de la présentation AMSSATalk Soutenir les nouvelles arrivantes dans le monde changeant de l’après-pandémie de COVID-19 pour entendre le point de vue d’un groupe de conférencières expertes qui réfléchissent à la façon dont la pandémie de COVID-19 a exacerbé les inégalités fondées sur le sexe et leur effet indésirable sur les nouvelles arrivantes\, en particulier celles qui se sont établies au Canada au cours des cinq dernières années. Le thème de la présentation AMSSATalk servira à saisir la résistance des femmes sous différentes formes en réaction aux changements et aux inégalités manifestés par la pandémie de COVID-19.  \n \nEn adoptant un angle intersectionnel\, cette présentation AMSSATalk mettra en vedette des femmes qui occupent différentes fonctions dans le secteur de l’établissement et offrira une plateforme leur permettant de partager leurs expériences\, points de vue et perceptions sur la façon dont elles aident les nouvelles arrivantes durant la période transitoire depuis la pandémie de COVID-19. \n \n\nPrésentation AMSSATalk : Soutenir les nouvelles arrivantes dans le monde changeant de l’après-pandémie de COVID-19 \nDate : Lundi 6 mars 2023 \nHeure : 13 h à 15 h (heure Pacifique) \nLieu : Zoom | Les détails de l’événement seront envoyés après l’inscription \n \nCLIQUEZ ICI POUR VOUS INSCRIRE \n \n\nMariam Bouchoutrouch\, PIRS\nMariam possède plus de 35 ans d’expérience dans le secteur des services sociaux et communautaires\, dont 15 ans dans des rôles de direction. Sa passion pour le secteur à but non lucratif a commencé alors qu’elle fréquentait l’Université McGill\, où elle a été l’une des coordonnatrices et instigatrices du réseau Walksafe\, un service d’accompagnement\, qui a été déployé dans plusieurs universités au Canada. Elle a également fondé deux programmes destinés aux familles comptant de jeunes enfants à Vancouver.  \nL’objectif de Mariam est de mettre sur pied une organisation délibérément axée sur le développement\, qui encourage les femmes immigrantes à développer leur capacité de leadership.\n \n\nKhatira Daryabi\nKhatira Daryabi est une activiste sociale afghane qui étudie actuellement à l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique au Canada en vue d’obtenir deux diplômes\, l’un psychologie et l’autre en relations internationales. Dans le cadre de ses activités de militantisme en faveur de la paix et de l’égalité des genres\, elle a organisé de façon indépendante des manifestations cyclistes à Kaboul en Afghanistan. Khatira comptait parmi les finalistes pour le Prix international pour la paix des enfants en 2022\, et elle a reçu un prix d’excellence de la ville de Vancouver en 2022 et elle a été nommée pour le prix Femmes de mérite décerné par le YWCA pour l’année 2022-2023. \n \n\nZahra Esmail\, Vantage Point \nZahra est la directrice générale de Vantage Point\, qui offre de la formation et un soutien en renforcement des capacités aux organismes sans but lucratif de la Colombie-Britannique. Elle œuvre dans le secteur sans but lucratif depuis plus de 15 ans\, et possède de l’expérience en développement international\, logement et itinérance\, développement communautaire\, jeune entrepreneuriat\, financement et microfinance. Zahra siège au conseil d’administration de la fondation Lookout\, de Cuso International et de la Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society\, en plus d’être membre du conseil des gouverneurs honoraires de la Vancouver Foundation. Elle est présidente du comité consultatif sur la réduction de la pauvreté (Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee) de la Colombie-Britannique\, un comité indépendant qui conseille le gouvernement sur l’élaboration de politiques liées à la réduction et à la prévention de la pauvreté. Zahra a été récipiendaire du prix des 40 personnalités de moins de 40 ans (Forty Under 40) de Business in Vancouver en 2019 et a été candidate pour un prix Femmes de distinction dans la catégorie Sans but lucratif en 2022. Elle habite Vancouver avec son mari\, sa dynamique fille de huit ans et un chat très affectueux. \n \n\nSandhya Ghai \nResponsable de l’équité\, de la diversité et de l’inclusion chez MOSAIC\, Sandhya Ghai se passionne pour l’inclusion consciente et la création d’espaces sûrs et courageux permettant aux personnes et aux organisations d’apprendre\, de désapprendre et de réapprendre. Elle est convaincue qu’une organisation ne peut être véritablement équitable que si tous ses employés assument une responsabilité individuelle et collective à l’égard du changement systémique. \nSes expériences vécues en Inde\, où il y a des inégalités relativement à la race\, à la classe sociale\, au sexe\, à l’âge\, à la religion\, à l’éducation\, entre autres – contrairement au Canada qui\, du moins en apparence\, célèbre la diversité et l’inclusion – ont éveillé son intérêt d’aborder de façon plus approfondie les réalités de l’identité de chacun et la façon dont l’identité peut être à la fois habilitante et oppressante. \nSandhya détient une maîtrise en éducation des adultes (Université de la Colombie-Britannique\, 2007) et une maîtrise en langue anglaise (Inde\, 2000). Elle est une praticienne reconnue en interculturalité (Norquest College\, 2018). Immergée dans le monde de l’équité\, de la diversité et de l’inclusion depuis plus de cinq ans\, elle est reconnaissante d’y observer un réel changement; ce monde est passé d’une simple sensibilisation à des discussions courageuses et à des effets concrets. \n \n\nYusra Qadir\, Mother Matter\nYusra est vice-présidente des programmes et des revendications au Centre Mothers Matter. Le Centre Mothers Matter gère le programme HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) aussi connu sous le nom d’« Instruction à domicile pour parents d’enfants d’âge préscolaire Canada ». Ce programme offre du soutien aux réfugiées et aux immigrantes vulnérables et isolées ayant des enfants d’âge préscolaire en renforçant leur confiance et leurs capacités en tant que mère et en les aidant à préparer leurs enfants à réussir à l’école. Yusra a travaillé auprès d’organisations de la société civile\, des Nations unies et d’institutions publiques cherchant à unir leurs efforts pour soutenir le développement à long terme. Elle s’intéresse principalement à l’intégration des groupes vulnérables dans les processus de gouvernance\, à l’inclusion sociale qui fait sens et à la défense des intérêts fondée sur des données probantes. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/amssatalk-virtual-event-supporting-newcomer-women-through-the-shifting-world-post-covid-19-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230308T110000
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SUMMARY:Free webinar for newcomers to Canada: Register today to learn about the benefits and credits you could receive!
DESCRIPTION:English version *** La version française suit *** \n  \nFree webinar for newcomers to Canada: Register today to learn about the benefits and credits you could receive! \n  \nDid you know that you need to file your taxes to get benefits and credits? Even if you had no income\, your tax return tells us how much money you can get in payments from the Government of Canada. If you are new to Canada\, join the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a free webinar to learn about the benefits and credits you could be eligible for. Topics include: \n\nCanada’s tax system\nCanada child benefit (CCB)\nGoods and services and harmonized sales tax credit (GST/HST) credit\nWays to do your taxes\, free tax help\, and other CRA services\n\nDuring the webinar\, you will be able to ask questions in writing and CRA experts will respond. You can register for the webinar at anytime. If you are an organization that supports newcomers to Canada\, we encourage you to register your organization and share the event details with your clients. \nThe webinar is on Wednesday\, March 8th\, 2023 at the following times: \n  \n\n\n\n \n\nNewfoundland and Labrador \n\n\nMaritimes \n\n\nQuebec\,Ontario\, Nunavut \n\n\nManitoba\, Saskatchewan \n\n\nAlberta\, Northwest Territories \n\n\nBritish Columbia  \n\n\nYukon \n\n\n\nEnglish \nRegister Now\n\n3:30 pm \nNST \n3:00 pm \nAST \n\n\n3:00 pm \n\n\n2:00 pm \n\n\n1:00 pm \n\n\n12:00 pm \n\n\n12:00 pm MST \n11:00 am PST \n\n\n12:00 pm \n\n\n\nFrench \nRegister now\n\n12:30 pm \nNST \n12:00 pm \nAST \n\n\n12:00 pm \n\n\n11:00 am \n\n\n10:00 am \n\n\n9:00 am \n\n\n9:00 am MST \n8:00 am PST \n\n\n9:00 am \n\n\n\n\n  \nAdditional resources\nCan’t wait for the webinar? Check out the resources on our Outreach materials to print and share page. The factsheets and infographics cover benefits and credits for newcomers\, information about My Account\, and details on the services CRA offers. Access products in languages besides English and French\, including Arabic\, Spanish\, Ukrainian\, and more! All of our webinars will be posted there and we’re always adding more products\, so be sure to check back often. \n  \nStay connected  \nTo find out what’s new at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): \n  \n\n Follow the CRA on Facebook\n Follow the CRA on Twitter – @CanRevAgency\n Follow the CRA on LinkedIn\n Follow the CRA on Instagram\n Subscribe to a CRA electronic mailing list\n Add our RSS feeds to your feed reader\n Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you do not want to receive emails from “CRA/ARC Stakeholders – Intervenants”\, please reply to this email and type “Unsubscribe” in the subject line. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVotre association ou organisation a été désignée comme intervenant clé de l’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC). Nous espérons que vous partagerez les renseignements suivants avec vos membres. \nVersion française ***The English version precedes*** \nWebinaire gratuit pour les nouveaux arrivants au Canada : inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui pour en apprendre davantage sur les prestations et les crédits que vous pourriez recevoir! \n  \nSaviez-vous que vous devez faire vos impôts pour obtenir des prestations et des crédits\, même si vous n’avez aucun revenu? Selon votre déclaration de revenus\, vous pourriez recevoir des montants du gouvernement du Canada. Si vous venez d’arriver au Canada\, participez à un webinaire gratuit organisé par l’Agence du revenu du Canada pour en apprendre davantage sur les prestations et les crédits auxquels vous pourriez avoir droit. \nLe webinaire traitera des sujets suivants : \n\nle régime fiscal canadien;\nl’allocation canadienne pour enfants (ACE);\nle crédit pour la taxe sur les produits et services/taxe de vente harmonisée (TPS/TVH);\nles différentes façons de faire ses impôts\, l’aide fiscale gratuite et les autres services de l’ARC.\n\nPendant le webinaire\, vous pourrez poser des questions par écrit à des experts de l’ARC. Vous pouvez vous inscrire au webinaire en tout temps avant qu’il ne commence. Si vous êtes un organisme qui fournit de l’aide aux nouveaux arrivants au Canada\, nous vous encourageons à inscrire votre organisme et à transmettre les détails de l’événement à vos clients. \nLe webinaire sera diffusé le mercredi 8 mars 2023 aux heures suivantes : \n  \n\n\n\n \n\nTerre-Neuve-et-Labrador \n\n\nMaritimes \n\n\nQuébec\, Ontario\, Nunavut \n\n\nManitoba\, Saskatchewan \n\n\nAlberta\, Territoires du Nord-Ouest \n\n\nColombie-Britannique  \n\n\nYukon \n\n\n\nAnglais \nInscrivez-vous ici\n\n15 h  \nHNA \n15 h 30 \nHNT \n\n\n15 h \n\n\n14 h \n\n\n13 h \n\n\n12 h \n\n\n12 h \nHNR \n11 h  \nHNP  \n\n\n12 h \n\n\n\nFrançais \nInscrivez-vous ici\n\n12 h \nHNA \n12 h 30 \nHNT \n\n\n12 h \n\n\n11 h  \n\n\n10 h \n\n\n9 h  \n\n\n 9 h \nHNR \n8 h  \nHNP  \n\n\n9 h  \n\n\n\n\n  \nRessources supplémentaires\nVous ne pouvez pas attendre la diffusion du webinaire? Allez à Documents de visibilité à imprimer et à distribuer pour consulter les feuillets d’information et les infographies. Ces documents expliquent les prestations et crédits aux nouveaux arrivants; ils fournissent des renseignements sur Mon dossier et des détails sur les services offerts par l’ARC. Vous pouvez avoir accès à certains produits disponibles dans des langues autres que l’anglais et le français\, notamment en arabe\, en espagnol\, en ukrainien et plus encore! Tous nos webinaires y seront affichés\, nous y ajoutons souvent des produits\, donc n’oubliez pas de consulter la page régulièrement. \n  \nSoyez branché  \nPour savoir ce qu’il y a de nouveau à l’Agence du revenu du Canada : \n  \n\n suivez-la sur Facebook;\n suivez-la sur Twitter à @AgenceRevCan;\n suivez-la sur LinkedIn;\n suivez-la sur Instagram;\n abonnez-vous à une de ses listes d’envoi électronique;\n ajoutez ses fils RSS à votre lecteur de nouvelles;\n regardez ses vidéos sur l’impôt sur YouTube.
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/free-webinar-for-newcomers-to-canada-register-today-to-learn-about-the-benefits-and-credits-you-could-receive/
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SUMMARY:Webinar #1: Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven: Innovative Practices - Housing |  Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens : pratiques innovantes - Logement 
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Government of Canada’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently.   \n   \nFrom January 18 to February 13\, 2023\, Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven administered a questionnaire nationally for submissions to understand the projects and initiatives that organizations and stakeholders undertook to welcome displaced Ukrainians to Canada and share their learnings and innovative practices. 69 organizations and stakeholders provided submissions highlighting their projects and initiatives nationally. The results of this consultation on innovative practices is accessible on the website of the operation at https://ukrainesafehaven.ca/innovative-practices. The projects requested focus on three theme areas:   \n\nHousing  \nEmployment  \nLocal Immigration Partnerships (LIPs)\, Community Building & Smaller Centres  \n\n  \nWe would like to invite you a series of webinars to hear from a select number of organizations who have participated in welcoming and settling newcomer Ukrainian Families nationally. Each webinar will focus on a theme area and organizations will share about their project\, the outcomes and key learnings and we will have time for a Q&A session with our speakers.   \n  \nWebinar #1: Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven: Innovative Practices – Housing |  Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens : pratiques innovantes – Logement  \nMarch 10\, 2023  \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST  \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nS.U.C.C.E.S.S. \nCity of Toronto \nNew Journey Housing \nCOSTI \n\n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar:  \nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9t9Ie_S9S2adjpTOqBVMnA  \n————————————————————————————————-  \nÉtablissement des familles ukrainiennes nouvellement arrivées — Webinaires sur les pratiques innovantes \n  \nDans le cadre de la réponse du gouvernement du Canada à l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine par la Russie\, Immigration\, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada a introduit de nouveaux volets d’immigration pour les Ukrainiens qui veulent venir au Canada de façon temporaire ou permanente.   \n   \nDu 18 janvier au 13 février 2023\, l’Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens a envoyé et géré un questionnaire à l’échelle nationale\, afin de comprendre les projets et les initiatives que ces organisations et intervenants ont entrepris pour accueillir les Ukrainiens déplacés au Canada et de faire circuler les leçons apprises et pratiques innovantes. En tout\, 69 organisations et intervenants ont fourni des soumissions faisant valoir leurs projets et leurs initiatives. Le résultat de cette consultation sur les pratiques innovantes est accessible en anglais sur le site web de l’opération à l’adresse : https://ukrainesafehaven.ca/innovative-practices\, la version francaise sera mise à jour dans les jours qui viennent. Les projets demandés portent sur trois domaines thématiques :   \n\nLe logement  \nL’emploi\nLes Partenariats locaux d’immigration (PLI)\, développement communautaire et petits centres.\n\n  \nNous aimerions vous inviter à une série de webinaires pour écouter un nombre choisi d’organisations qui ont participé à l’accueil et à l’établissement de familles ukrainiennes nouvellement arrivées au niveau national. Chaque webinaire sera axé sur un thème particulier et les organisations parleront de leur projet\, des résultats et des leçons importantes à retenir. Nous aurons du temps pour une période de questions avec nos intervenants.   \n  \nWebinaire no 1 : Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens : pratiques innovantes — Logement |  Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven: Innovative Practices – Housing  \n10 mars 2023  \n11 h 00 – 12 h 30 HNP / 14 h 00 – 15 h 30 HNE  \n  \nIntervenant.e.s :  \n\nS.U.C.C.E.S.S. \nVille de Toronto \nNew Journey Housing \nCOSTI \n\n  \nVeuillez vous inscrire d’avance à ce webinaire :  \nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9t9Ie_S9S2adjpTOqBVMnA  \n  \nSi vous avez des questions\, veuillez les adresser à Bahar Taheri\, à btaheri@cissa-acsei.org  \n 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-1-operation-ukrainian-safe-haven-innovative-practices-housing-operation-havre-de-paix-pour-les-ukrainiens-pratiques-innovantes-logement/
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SUMMARY:Care Aide Registration for Internationally Educated Health Professionals
DESCRIPTION:  \no    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.    \no    Register on Eventbrite 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/care-aide-registration-for-internationally-educated-health-professionals/
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SUMMARY:Education & Social Services Information Session: 
DESCRIPTION:  \no    Career Paths Info Session 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 and  ECE Assistant. Please join this session to learn how our program can assist newcomers with the mentioned backgrounds launch their career!  \no    Register on Eventbrite 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/education-social-services-information-session-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230320T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar #2: Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven: Innovative Practices - Employment |  Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens : pratiques innovantes - Emploi
DESCRIPTION:Settling Newcomer Ukrainian Families – Innovative Practices Webinars \n  \nAs part of the Government of Canada’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently.   \n   \nFrom January 18 to February 13\, 2023\, Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven administered a questionnaire nationally for submissions to understand the projects and initiatives that organizations and stakeholders undertook to welcome displaced Ukrainians to Canada and share their learnings and innovative practices. 69 organizations and stakeholders provided submissions highlighting their projects and initiatives nationally. The results of this consultation on innovative practices is accessible on the website of the operation at https://ukrainesafehaven.ca/innovative-practices. The projects requested focus on three theme areas:   \n\nHousing  \nEmployment  \nLocal Immigration Partnerships (LIPs)\, Community Building & Smaller Centres  \n\n  \nWe would like to invite you a series of webinars to hear from a select number of organizations who have participated in welcoming and settling newcomer Ukrainian Families nationally. Each webinar will focus on a theme area and organizations will share about their project\, the outcomes and key learnings and we will have time for a Q&A session with our speakers.   \n  \nMarch 20\, 2023  \n11:00 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST  \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nJewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) \nUkrainian Canadian Congress – Manitoba (UCC-MB) \nArab Community Centre of Toronto \nCanadian Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)\n\n  \nRegister in advance for this webinar:  \nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1kp5L50TzWKpQKwzdaqOQ  \n\n  \nÉtablissement des familles ukrainiennes nouvellement arrivées — Webinaires sur les pratiques innovantes \n  \nDans le cadre de la réponse du gouvernement du Canada à l’invasion à grande échelle de l’Ukraine par la Russie\, Immigration\, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada a introduit de nouveaux volets d’immigration pour les Ukrainiens qui veulent venir au Canada de façon temporaire ou permanente.   \n   \nDu 18 janvier au 13 février 2023\, l’Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens a envoyé et géré un questionnaire à l’échelle nationale\, afin de comprendre les projets et les initiatives que ces organisations et intervenants ont entrepris pour accueillir les Ukrainiens déplacés au Canada et de faire circuler les leçons apprises et pratiques innovantes. En tout\, 69 organisations et intervenants ont fourni des soumissions faisant valoir leurs projets et leurs initiatives. Le résultat de cette consultation sur les pratiques innovantes est accessible en anglais sur le site web de l’opération à l’adresse : https://ukrainesafehaven.ca/innovative-practices\, la version francaise sera mise à jour dans les jours qui viennent. Les projets demandés portent sur trois domaines thématiques :   \n\nLe logement  \nL’emploi\nLes Partenariats locaux d’immigration (PLI)\, développement communautaire et petits centres.\n\n  \nNous aimerions vous inviter à une série de webinaires pour écouter un nombre choisi d’organisations qui ont participé à l’accueil et à l’établissement de familles ukrainiennes nouvellement arrivées au niveau national. Chaque webinaire sera axé sur un thème particulier et les organisations parleront de leur projet\, des résultats et des leçons importantes à retenir. Nous aurons du temps pour une période de questions avec nos intervenants.   \n  \nWebinaire no 2 : Opération havre de paix pour les Ukrainiens : pratiques innovantes — Emploi |  Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven: Innovative Practices – Employment  \n20 mars 2023  \n11 h 00 – 12 h 30 HNP / 14 h 00 – 15 h 30 HNE  \n  \nIntervenant.e.s :  \n\nJewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) \nCongrès des Ukrainiens-Canadiens — Manitoba (CUC-MB) \nArab Community Center of Toronto \nCalgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) \n\n  \nVeuillez vous inscrire d’avance à ce webinaire :  \nhttps://amssa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1kp5L50TzWKpQKwzdaqOQ  \n  \nSi vous avez des questions\, veuillez les adresser à Bahar Taheri\, à btaheri@cissa-acsei.org 
URL:https://www.amssa.org/amssa-events/webinar-2-operation-ukrainian-safe-haven-innovative-practices-employment-operation-havre-de-paix-pour-les-ukrainiens-pratiques-innovantes-emploi/
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