Connect your business with B.C.’s best Francophone talents!
The SDECB strives every day to give a voice and tools to businesses in B.C., to enable them to reach their growth objectives, in an increasingly global and competitive economy. Well aware of the difficulties that employers encounter in meeting their staffing needs and facing the challenges involved in hiring immigrant workers, the SDECB offers a package of solutions to help employers with selecting, recruiting, integrating and retaining Francophone or bilingual skilled talents.
OUR SERVICES
Customized services to help employers in British Columbia to:
The process of recruiting an immigrant workforce can sometimes prove to be complex and tedious. The SDECB makes every effort to facilitate the recruitment of skilled Francophone candidates, by supporting you throughout the process, from publishing your job offers to integrating new talents into your organization. In addition to informing you about the different service offerings and solutions that can be of assistance to you, the SDECB helps you to identify and connect with candidates who are especially qualified for the positions that you want to fill, while supporting you to implement a strategy for selecting candidates and evaluating their competencies.
> Participate in our upcoming recruitment event (Speed-Jobing)
> Discover the Francophone Mobility Program (Francophone Mobility Guide)
Developing a culture of openness and an inclusive working environment contributes significantly to the smooth integration and productivity of immigrant workers. The SDECB provides local businesses with all of the knowledge and skills, tools and advice that they might need in order to promote and facilitate a diverse and productive workforce. To do so, it raises awareness among business owners of the benefits of an inclusive working environment, and supports them in deploying a continuous improvement approach to create optimal conditions for growth and staff retention.
> Francophone immigration―an asset for businesses in B.C.
FRANCOPHONE IMMIGRATION – AN ASSET FOR BUSINESS IN B.C.
Skilled Talents
The variety of training and education, skills and experiences of immigrant candidates allows companies to benefit from diverse approaches and know-how, which fosters their productivity and growth.
Bilingualism
In an increasingly global economy, bilingualism is becoming a major asset for British Columbia
businesses that aim to grow nationally and internationally.
Diversity
Cultural diversity is a source of innovation and creativity. It stimulates productivity, promotes working together in harmony, and reduces turn-over. Businesses that recruit a more diverse workforce tend to have greater appeal for other talents, while at the same time building cohesive and long-lasting teams.
OUR PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Contact Us
Jessica Rogers – jrogers@sdecb.com
Director of the Economic Immigration Program
Yohan Lamoly – ylamoly@sdecb.com
Senior Project Coordinator – Structured Mentorship and Canadian Experience Program
Mirelle Beck – mbeck@sdecb.com
Employment Services Officer – Francophone Economic Integration Program
Jean-François Filion – jffilion@sdecb.com
Development Officer – Promotional program for the hiring of Francophone immigrants
Tien Thuy Le – tienthuyle@sdecb.com
Liaison Officer – Newcomer Development Skills Program ASCEND and Youth Employment
Alexandre Valy – avaly@sdecb.com
Employment Services Officer South Okagnagan – Immigrant Economic Integration Program
Testimony
Thanks again for inviting us to the recent Job Fair, as always, please let me know when you have another scheduled bilingual one.
We would like to thank you for having us at the Bilingual Speed Jobbing Fair on Thursday 18 April! It was a great pleasure to meet with candidates and other recruiters!
Thank you so much to you and your team for all the valuable assistance during the Speed-Jobing event on April 18 2019. It was quite interactive session with the candidates, and I am hoping to bring-in some great talents from the event.