How to attract and retain skilled diverse newcomer talent

The panelists included Rachel Miller, CEO of CPA Alberta; Marlon Samuel, vice-president of system optimization & customer service at Enbridge; Brianne Reid, managing director of talent solutions at Levvel; and Markus Navikenas, partner at Deloitte Canada. Each shared best practices and strategies used within their organizations to foster more inclusive hiring processes. They also discussed the tangible benefits of integrating internationally trained professionals into the workforce, including enhanced innovation, problem-solving and organizational performance.

For further details on CRIEC’s work and the THRIVE Calgary conference, visit the CRIEC website (external link) . To learn more about the Diversity Institute’s work with the Future Skills Centre on identifying, developing, replicating and scaling inclusive approaches that will strengthen the nation’s skills and training ecosystem, including for newcomers, check out our projects, along with recent reports.

Targeting industry leaders, employers and newcomer professionals, the THRIVE conference provided a platform for discussing strategic approaches to attracting and retaining diverse talent. It served as a nexus for thought leadership and collaboration, highlighting unique initiatives that are essential for building inclusive workplaces.

One of the event's key moments was the panel discussion moderated by Shannon Pestun, senior advisor to the Diversity Institute. The panel, Demystifying the Risk of Hiring Immigrants, featured insights from a distinguished group of industry leaders who shared their experiences and perspectives on the value of hiring internationally trained talent.