Chetwynd Hosts One Day Workshop On Hiring Foreign Workers
Chetwynd will host a one day workshop on October 19 about recruiting foreign workers to address labour shortages. The event is part of four Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources workshops across the Peace region aimed at sustaining local industry and business. The discussion cites British Columbia population projections from the Aug 18 Infoline showing growth and aging trends through 2031.
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Mayor's Report on Population Growth and New Workers
The Peace River area faces rapid growth with 64 percent of migrants from abroad and 36 percent from Canada. By 2031 deaths may outnumber births, and baby boomers retiring will create a worker deficit. To meet needs, B.C. will need immigrants from outside the region and beyond.
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Recruiting foreign workers to B C jobs attracts attention
A speaker notes British Columbia relies on international doctors and other workers to sustain growth in the northeast. Workshops in Dawson Creek Fort St John Fort Nelson and Chetwynd will cover recruitment steps challenges such as racism and culture. Contact Ellen Calliou at the Chetwynd Economic Development Commission for details.
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