Diversity

Our workforce is undergoing dramatic change and the ways we have traditionally envisioned our places of work are being challenged. Over the next decade, all industry sectors, including the nonprofit sector, will need to be creative in finding and retaining qualified employees.

Many of the immigrants who come to Canada are highly skilled and educated; they are doctors, lawyers, engineers, nurses, trades people, entrepreneurs and investors. They contribute to Canada socially, culturally and economically. Immigrants are also a valuable asset to Canada’s export industry, as many possess knowledge of foreign languages, and have contacts that can expand Canada’s export trade market.

A comprehensive online library of management resources for nonprofits.

Charity Village is a web-based organization that includes training programs, tools and reference information designed for those employed by the Canadian Voluntary Sector. Resources also include a national job posting centre and a weekly newsletter of Canadian charitable developments, the Village Vibe.

Canada's department dealing with employment and labour.

Website contains information on federal employment standards, information and resources.

Alberta Ministry responsible for employment and immigration.

Website includes Provincial employment standards, statistics and resources.

Featuring over 3,600 resources, this library has a broad selection of lending and reference resources related to the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management including human resources.

Provides employers with assistance in increasing the workforce participation of persons with disabilities.

A partnership approach to developing comprehensive strategies to address issues facing the labour market that supports children, youth and adults with disabilities.