About Us
Since 2008, The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) has been working to build awareness about the strategic benefits of integrating immigrants into BC’s labour market, and we have been developing effective solutions to connect businesses with this unique talent pool to improve their bottom line, build local communities and grow the Province’s economy. IEC-BC helps you track the right talent at the right time, and offers cutting-edge solutions to attract, hire and retain skilled immigrants.
A convenor, co-ordinator and a catalyst for change, IEC-BC is led by a Board of Directors comprised of key community leaders including employers, representatives of business associations, government, education, labour and not-for-profit organizations.
IEC-BC is overseen by Vancouver Foundation, Canada's largest community foundation, with financial support from the Province of British Columbia and Vancouver Foundation.
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Mission
Integrating immigrants into the labour market builds BC's economy.
Vision
Newcomers to British Columbia are quickly integrated into our labour market at a level that utilizes their skills, training and education. Successful attachment to the labour market allows immigrants to fully contribute to our society and economy, and through their contributions BC prospers.
By being able to tap into a labour pool of talented newcomers, BC employers are able to grow their business through utilizing immigrants' skills.