Lunch and Learn: Accessing Global Talent presented by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Description

Searching for talent to grow your workforce? Facing challenges finding qualified workers locally?

In this information session, a federal representative will explain how Canada’s immigration programs can support hiring needs of local business.

• Obtain detailed information about programs and resources to help you attract, hire and retain skilled foreign workers;
• Learn how to tap into potential pools of global talent in Canada and abroad; and
• Ask questions and get answers from the experts.

Presenters:

Fiona Smythe Wilson is an Outreach Officer for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. She has over 20 years’ experience working for the Government of Canada. In 2022, she started her current role as an Outreach Officer in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, where she provides employers, community partners and economic development organizations guidance on understanding the economic immigration programs to bring global talent to Canada.

Christopher Martin is the Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. He builds relationships with all levels of government, and spearheads the research, development, maintenance, and advocacy of policies that serve Chamber members and Edmonton's wider business community.