Resources for Employers

Become a signatory of our Workplace Inclusion Charter – learn more here: https://rdlip.ca/workplace-inclusion-charter/

Match up newcomers (buddy system) with another staff member to act as confidant, mentor or ‘go to person’ for any questions about the community, and help integrate the newcomer into the social life of the community.

Make a concerted effort to get staff members (especially new staff) involved in community functions.

As part of new staff member orientation, make special efforts to have him/her and his/her family attend community events or functions, as a way to get to know the community.

Provide newcomers with basic information about the community and help introduce them to people in the community that can help them…such as the librarian, the municipal administrator, the economic development officer, the recreation director, etc. https://www.reddeer.ca/.

Connect with agencies that provide support to employers and employees such as Catholic Social Services, Central Alberta Economic Partnership, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, and Care for Newcomers.

Host a diversity lunch and invite a newcomer to speak at your workplace.

Consider having newcomer volunteers in your business/organization. This is a great way for newcomers to gain work experience and connect and contribute to the community. https://www.carefornewcomers.ca/employment-support

Connect new immigrants with your friends and colleagues with similar professional backgrounds.

If you speak another language, help develop multilingual resources at your workplace.

Community Foundation of Central Alberta