AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.

 

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Organizational Capacity Roundtable – Succession Planning for Business Continuity

June 20, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Settlement service provider organizations continue to face challenges in the critical area of human resources capacity building. Current economic conditions such as affordability and high cost of living have exacerbated struggles related to capacity in HR, such as stretched resources and recruitment difficulties to name a few. Settlement service providers also face the same challenges as Canada of an aging workforce. Even while baby boomers are remaining in the workforce longer, projections show that there may be 50% more people retiring in 2025 than the average of the last 10 years.

Whether it be for extended leaves such as parental or medical, an unexpected departure or a planned one, losing key staff can create several challenges for settlement service organizations. This includes leadership gaps, loss of expertise and knowledge of the organization and uncertainty for staff and potential of low morale just to name a few challenges, all of which affect the quality and amount of service offered.

This workshop will provide an understanding of the steps and considerations to succession planning, the roles that each staff member may play in this and tips for developing a concrete succession plan. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own organization’s needs and share strategies for implementing a plan.

This session is targeted to staff in management positions, HR staff and Board members.

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST 
Location: Zoom - Event details will be emailed immediately after registration 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PRESENTER

Kim Vincent-Lambert, Engaged 

Kim Vincent-Lambert is a Senior People and Culture Partner at Engaged with over 20 years of HR experience and leadership across various industries and company sizes.

Kim has a Certified Human Resource Professional (CPHR) designation and extensive certifications in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Project Management, Women’s Leadership, and Learning & Development. Unlike most HR Professionals, her career started from Operational Management and equips her with a unique perspective on managing teams and driving organizational success. Passionate about professional development and employee well-being, Kim is committed to creating enriching work environments that foster both individual and organizational growth.

QUESTIONS?

Send an email to Jason Lee at  jlee@amssa.org

Details

  • Date: June 20, 2025
  • Time:
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Website: www.amssa.org

Organizer

  • AMSSA

Venue

  • Online

Ongoing Community Events/Programs

English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026

Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026