Conference Documents and Links
Thank You!
Thank you so much for attending this year's 2024 BC Labour Market Conference on June 13th and 14th. I'd like to personally thank our sponsors: BC Labour Market Online, the Canadian Job Development Network and Back in Motion for your support! Most of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to learn more about our continually changing labour market.
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On this page, we've provided links to all of the research, speakers and learning modules. We're also sending an email to all participants (all who registered) with links to the whole presentation.
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If you look to the right, you'll see that between August 19th and 23rd, I'll be hosting a one-day workshop (one workshop for each time zone) called 'Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Job Development that provides a detailed understanding of the skills and knowledge that make for skilled job developers. Until July 19th, we're offering everyone who registers a 25% discount on registration, BUT as a conference participant, I'd like to offer you an ADDITIONAL 20% discount on your registration up until June 30th.
If you register for one of these workshops, be sure to use this PROMO CODE: conference624
You should find all of the supporting information below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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All my best!
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Christian Saint Cyr
Publisher / Conference Moderator
BC Labour Market Report
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Sponsors
Labour Market Online:
Canadian Job Development Network:
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Back in Motion Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
Speakers / Topics / Resources
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Thursday June 13, 2024
8:30am—4:30pm
Day 1 Introduction
Christian Saint Cyr, Moderator
Discussion on the Challenges Face by Small Business Employers
Corinne Pohlmann
Executive Vice-President, Advocacy
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
www.cfib-fcei.ca | 1-833-568-2342 | cfib@cfib.ca
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Construction Data from BuildForce
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Click for the 2024 British Columbia BuildForce Report
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Careers in Education
Presentation by Andrew Jang, Strategic Talent Acquisition
Make a Future BC
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
www.makeafuture.ca | 1.866.806.6851
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Morning Break
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Discussion about the Future of Careers in Trucking
Dave Earle
President and CEO
BC Trucking Association
www.bctrucking.com | 604-888-5319 | bcta@bctrucking.com
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Outlook for Post-Secondary Education
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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Job Development Break-Out Groups (Session 1)
Links to Video and Workbooks to the Right
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Incorporating a Scientific Approach to Job Development
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Organizing Your Work and Employer Contacts to Achieve Employment and Placement Outcomes
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Creating a Mastermind Group for Job Development
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Coaching Individuals to Thrive in Their Job Search
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How to Recruit an Amazing Job Developer
Lunch Break
Emerging Green Careers
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
www.eco.ca | 403-233-0748 | info@eco.ca
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Careers in Tourism, Accommodation, Food Service
Presentation by Peter Charles, Regional HR Consultant
go2HR
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
www.go2hr.ca | 604-633-9787 | info@go2hr.ca
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Job Development Break-Out Groups (Session 2)
Links to Video and Workbooks to the Right
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Incorporating a Scientific Approach to Job Development
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Organizing Your Work and Employer Contacts to Achieve Employment and Placement Outcomes
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Creating a Mastermind Group for Job Development
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Coaching Individuals to Thrive in Their Job Search
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How to Recruit an Amazing Job Developer
Afternoon Break
Careers with BC Corrections
Discussion with Courtenay Deloume
Correctional Supervisor, BC Corrections
Careers in Corrections Website
Email: bccorrections.recruiting@gov.bc.ca
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How A.I. is Changing the Labour Market
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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Closing Remarks for Day 1
Friday June 14, 2024
8:30am—12:30pm
Day 2 Introductions
Christian Saint Cyr, Conference Moderator
Insights from Indeed Hiring Lab
Discussion with Brendon Bernard, Senior Economist
Indeed Hiring Lab
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Outlook for the Retail Sector
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
www.retailcouncil.org | 416-922-6678 | info@retailcouncil.org
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Careers in Mining
Discussion with William Meyer, Director of Communications and Career Development
Mining Human Resources Council
https://mihr.ca | 613-270-9696 | info@mihr.ca
Morning Break
Conference Sponsor: Back in Motion
Discussion with Anna Price, Program Manager
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
www.careerpaths.ca | 604-575-3800 | info@careerpaths.ca
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Immigrant Supports Panel Discussion
Panelists Include:
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Anshul Modi, IECBC Mentorship Program (Link)
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Navjot Nadhan, PICS FCR Program (Link)
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Meaghan Gibeaux, VPL Skilled Immigrant Info Centre (Link)
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Career Laddering: Integrating lifelong learning to transition into higher skill occupations
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
CLICK FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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Final Remarks for the Conference
Presentation by Christian Saint Cyr
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Job Development
ONE-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
5 SESSIONS / 5 TIME ZONES
Mon. Aug. 19th, 9-3pm (Pacific Time)
Tues. Aug. 20th, 9-3pm (Mountain Time)
Wed. Aug. 21st, 9-3pm (Central Time)
Thurs. Aug. 22nd, 9-3pm (Eastern Time)
Fri. Aug. 23rd, 9-3pm (Atlantic Time)
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25% Discount for Registrations Received by July 19, 2024
Additional 20% Discount for Conference Participants up until June 30, 2024.
Remember to use PROMO CODE:
conference624
or
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Canadian Job Development Network
LEARNING MODULES
(Modules are FREE for Conference Participants until June 30, 2024)
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Module 1
Incorporating a Scientific Approach to Job Development
Video
Workbook
Module 2
Organizing Your Work and Employer Contacts to Achieve Employment and Placement Outcomes
Video
Workbook
Module 3
Creating a Mastermind Group for Job Development
Video
Workbook
Module 4
Coaching Individuals to Thrive in Their Job Search
Video
Workbook
Module 5
How to Recruit an Amazing Job Developer
Video
Workbook
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New Learning Modules are released every month and available to members of the Canadian Job Development Network for free for the first nine days.
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To start your free membership in Canadian Job Development Network, please complete our: