Holistic Approach to Economic Capacity Building

 

Wholistic or holistic-the struggle!

We are often asked what development approach to our inclusion and engagement network we embraced. Often, we used the words wholistic and holistic interchangeably!
But we were wrong! The correct term to describe our approach to economic capacity building is in fact “holistic”. When did the preverbal light go off? Like many of you, I suspect, when challenged to use a word in its proper context, go to the dictionary!

The word holistic is connected to holism, which focuses on the total entity and the interdependence of the diverse parts of this totality.

Such is the case when we speak about the economy. Its interdependence of the diverse sum of all its parts! This is truer in an Indigenous community than any other I have seen. 

The economic platform must start with jobs, job creation and the impact sustainable employment has on a family and community. Income is, as we have stated many times, in our opinion is the single most important social determinant of health. Healthy families create healthy communities. 

So, there are some facts worthy of repeating: Indigenous youth is the fastest-growing demographic in Canada. In fact, a recent study shows that by 2027 we will have close to 1 million indigenous youth! This is an incredible opportunity! Here’s another interesting fact. In Ontario alone, there is a labour shortage of 250,000 people! 

So, here’s the deal- ITFC has made it possible for companies, especially construction companies, associations, the resource industry, or anyone else for that matter to post a job and we will push it out to communities and become your HR specialist! Beyond your membership fee, we won’t charge you a dime! Job opportunities do not have to be “on reserve” believe it or not we have heard that from companies before!

Procurement –

So very important and on so many levels! Some companies are very familiar with Indigenous procurement practices and they don’t want to tell anyone! Seriously there are those who have benefited from restrictive policies and practices that have been forced upon Indigenous communities for decades! Things like – rapid response time on funding envelopes force communities to get the “three mandatory” quotes in order to proceed with a project within a specific time frame. Policies whereby an independent “authority” gets to decide whether or not a community has the capacity to fulfil the scope of work expected on a procurement opportunity within their community or traditional territory!
The ITFC economic inclusion network recognizes all types of Indigenous procurement and connects buyers and sellers in a hassle-free environment.

 If the federal government lies up to its commitment to ensuring that 5% of government spending includes Indigenous communities, their people, and businesses, procurement platforms like ITFC will be a critical part of the strategic economic growth plan of all Canadian companies.

These are two critically important features of the ITFC inclusion network, to learn more book a spot here and select your topic of interest and discover the real holistic capacity-building efforts of the ITFC economic inclusion network.

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Seriously - ItsTimeForChange

 

When I read an article that annoys me, I usually just shake my head and move forward.  Today however I cannot without comment. It is unfortunate that the article that has upset me is from a source that I usually have great respect for, the Conference Board of Canada.

Yesterday I received my regular email and notification from the Conference Board of Canada. I glanced through all the headlines and seen the following;

STEM education must be reformed to engage Indigenous Youth!

Just under the headline and a generalized reference to a statistic that says jobs requiring expertise in STEM is growing at an astonishing rate, the author goes on to say:

“yet Indigenous youth remain underrepresented in skilled well-paid STEM jobs!

Where have you been?

Using the new and emerging acronym, (STEM), is just another way of speaking about education, using the acronym does not make it a more or less glorious subject!

So, for the record Indigenous people, teachers, leaders, chiefs both locally, provincially, and nationally have been calling for increased funding for Indigenous education and schools for decades.  

So instead of stating the obvious let’s talk about a solution, lets contact our local MP’s and show support for increased funding for education, for schools, for curriculum development for engagement!

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A Solution to A deplorable Statistic!

 

A Solution to A deplorable Statistic!

Only 6% of Canadian companies have an Indigenous Inclusion strategy!

In this article find out how a unique functionality on the ITFC economic inclusion network provides an effective solution for the other 94% of Canadian companies who do not have an Indigenous inclusion strategy.

There is so much going in the world today, it's more important than ever to share and learn from each other.

I remember someone say,

“I don’t learn a lot when I am talking but I learn a lot when I am listening”

I was profoundly moved by that statement.  The community based Indigenous liaison officer initiative we have brought to the economic inclusion network, Itstimeforchange.ca provides an opportunity for Canada’s corporate and business community to listen. Benefiting from an Indigenous engagement and inclusion opportunity on a more intimate level.

Providing a venue for corporate Canada to reach out, listen and learn from community members with specific experience and insights that can move their economic agenda forward. In doing so, we can not only elevate our own business interests, we can enhance the economic well being of Indigenous Canadians, their communities and businesses all across the country.

Within this process, we have an opportunity to embrace the diversity that we know benefits all Canadians!

Covid has crippled our economy.

What the business community has learned from this worldwide economic and health crisis is that we have to be more responsive, we have to be able to pivot, retool, adapt and embrace new ways of doing business.  We have learned that we can work from home and become even more productive. We have learned that embracing technology, enhancing our personal digital capacity will help us transition to a new economy.

The indigenous liaison officer will provide Canadian business with an opportunity to benefit from a community who have a vested interest in advancing the economic interests of those they interreact with. It’s easy for us who have worked with and for Indigenous communities, to speak of the amazing economic opportunity that exists, but for most business, the reality is that they do not know where to start!

Here is why. Only 6% of Canadian companies have an Indigenous inclusion strategy! Imagine out of 1.7 million businesses in Canada only 6% have Indigenous inclusion strategies and most of them are in the resource industry. This is the fifth year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report and we still have so much yet to do! . How is it possible to think we are making a difference when 94% of Canadian business are not engaged!

What possible defence can the business community offer? They do have one. In discussions all across the country business owners cite the lack of meaningful and effective options to engage Indigenous Canadians, their communities and businesses. The focus here should be on the word “effective” as many have argued that conferences and assemblies are costly and rarely generate opportunity that justifies the costs. I spoke with a business owner in Maitland, Nova Scotia and a member of one of Canada’s better-known organizations. When asked what is your membership doing for you he promptly replied nothing! He explained that once a year he travelled to Toronto for an annual meeting, incurred a lot of costs on top of his membership fees without a glimmer of new prospects. This is unfortunate and another reality we have to change. The costs with association memberships can be outrageous, sometimes reaching up to $25,000 annually.

This is one of the reasons we developed the community-based Indigenous Liaison Officer initiative. 

TD Bank’s research puts the value of the Indigenous market around $31 Billion dollars, that was four years ago! Why would you NOT want to know more about this market! The “indigenous economy” is growing and we want to bring it to the attention of the 94% of Canada business community who have yet to embrace and benefits from an effective indigenous economic engagement strategy.

You can and should, (we actually recommend you when restrictions are lifted), continue to embrace and attend meetings, conventions and assemblies, this is and can be an effective strategy. What we are suggesting is that you complement your efforts by reaching out to a liaison officer and let them become part of your team. The liaison officer is perhaps the most cost-effective indigenous inclusion strategy your company could adopt.

We are building a network and the infrastructure to support over 37,000 Liaison officers across this country. Making sure that regardless of your product or service, where you are geographically or the size of your business that there is an ILO to meet your needs

What we choose to do today will alter the economic reality of tomorrow. It is our efforts, individually and collectively that will lead to further societal change.

This is an opportunity for Canada’s business community to advance their economic agenda, to harness Indigenous talent and make a real difference in creating an economic reality that is good for all Canadians.

Its Time for Change

Please join us!

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An innovative solution for companies looking to expand their business!

The ITFC economic inclusion network is offering a very unique solution to assist Canadian companies, big or small, identify existing and emerging business opportunities with Indigenous communities all across Canada.

We have developed a pan-Canadian network of community based Indigenous Liaison Officers, (ILO’s) “subject matter experts” who can provide relevant insights within a specific category or area of interest.

In over 700 communities and in over 75 different categories, the network will provide an invaluable resource for Canadian companies to develop opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Recently an executive in the Toronto area told us that they were preparing for a meeting in Ottawa on the traditional territory of the Algonquin people and needed help drafting the appropriate greeting. Using our network, the executive was able to search for an Indigenous Liaison Officer in Ontario and more specifically an ILO within the category “Community and Cultural Protocols”.

The two-hour, $200 engagement of an Indigenous Liaison Officer was an investment well worth the time it took to gain the respect of the elders and leadership with whom the company is now working with and for!

For the Indigenous Liaison officer, they were able to connect with an employer that could benefit from their local knowledge, enhance their digital competencies and strategically position themselves within a “new” market for further engagement.

A process made simple. In the example above the executive had become a “Seven Generation Member” of the ITFC network. Just so you know, the seven-generation member option was incorporated into the pricing structure for members based on the Indigenous “Seven Generation Philosophy” a concept that basically says that the actions we take today should benefit generations to come.

Our way of incorporating this philosophy is to offer lifetime membership to those wanting to make an investment in real change. Back to the example: A Seven Generation Member receives 1000 complimentary credits they can use to engage Indigenous liaison Officers.

The executive had two choices, they could have posted, from their dashboard, an opportunity requesting help which at that time would have been sent to relevant ILO’s or search the platform for someone that had already existed and met their qualifications. If the executive had chosen to post the position, they would have been able to describe the deliverable, the remuneration the ILO could expect, the time that they estimated The Indigenous Liaison officer would have to commit to. The executive would then and then publish within the network.

The ILO would be based on their parameters and filters would receive an “alert and notification” of the opportunity. To become part of this incredible network you do not have to be a Seven Generation Member, go to www.itstimeforchange.ca and discover your options.

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Most Demanding Jobs in Canada After Covid-19

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Everyone is looking for the opportunity but don’t know what are the most demanding jobs in Canada after Covid-19.

The year 2020 was very difficult for both job seekers and businesses all around the world. But as the bad time passes away and businesses are again preparing to run back on track and gear up their businesses simultaneously it generates job opportunities in markets. Here are the most demanding jobs in Canada after Covid-19.

A North American staffing firm survey that “Seven out of ten employers in Canada are ready to rehire the staff after Covid-19 passes”

As many employment services in Canada are polled about the most demanding jobs after a pandemic that can help the job seekers and unemployed peoples of Canada. 

List of Most Demanding Jobs in Canada After Covid-19

Jobs in IT Sector:

• Cyber Security
• Digital Marketing
• Content Marketing
• Full Stack Web Development
• IT Auditing
• Machine Learning
• UX Designer

These are the most demanding jobs in the IT sector even after the pandemic. Canada has been experiencing a skills gap in other words skills jobs are available more than the skill persons or job seekers this is also called the “The Quiet Crisis”.

If you are learning and preparing for any of the above skills then definitely thousands of job opportunities waiting for you.

Jobs in Healthcare Sector:

Experts have been saying that Canada needs more health care workers as the population continues the age. Covid-19 aggravates the situation of health problems and opens thousands of job opportunities in this sector.

• Registered Nurses(RN): 

Registered nurses provide healthcare services to unwell peoples and take care of sick persons. They can work in private homes, clinics, hospitals, or can work as self-employed.

With an average salary of $75,000/year, it’s been predicted to have 1,39,700 job openings by 2024.

• Dietitian:

Dietitian plan and oversee the food, nutrition, and food services programs. A dietitian can work in hospitals, schools, private homes, gyms, and health organizations.

Dietitians can be paid $35 to $40 per hour. Thousands of job opportunities available in pan Canada.

• Pharmacist:

Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They can work for pharmaceutical stores and retail pharmacies.

• Occupational Therapist:

Occupational therapists treat ill, disabled, or injured peoples with different equipment and therapies. They can work in hospitals, rehabilitation camps, private homes, and healthcare institutes.

The number of 11,800 jobs is expected to increase by the end of 2028.

Jobs in Business Sector:

The business sector is one of the most affected sectors by the pandemic. But as the national economy is recovering this sector is also regaining stability and jobs are generated again.

• Accountant Jobs: 

Accountants are the ones in organizations and businesses who keep records of financial transactions, prepare financial statements, and manage debits and credit records. Accountants can work in small businesses, big companies, self-employed, and freelance multiple businesses.

Here are some of the account manager jobs opportunities listed on ItsTimeForChange:

1. Post - Account Manager
   Employer - Sweat Lodge Technologies Inc.
   Experienced Required - 1-3 years
   Location - Thompson / Manitoba
   
   
2. Post - Provincial Account Manager
   Employer - Sweat Lodge Technologies Inc.
   Experienced Required - 1-3 years
   Location - Fort St. John / British Columbia
   
   
3. Post - Senior Account Manager
   Employer - ItsTimeForChange
   Experienced Required - 1-3 years
   Location - Halifax / Nova Scotia

Other Demanding Jobs:

Not only in the above sectors jobs are available but some other important sectors where thousands of jobs are available and you can grab that job opportunity to build your successful career.

List of Other Demanding Jobs:

• Manufacturing jobs in the auto sector
• Manufacturing/production-related jobs
• Procurement and supply chain management (PSCM) jobs
• Plant operators
• Production leads/supervisors
• Skilled labourers/machinists
• Millwrights
• Inventory/warehouse personnel
• Administrative jobs

Conclusion:

This post is to help the job seekers and unemployed people of Canada. If you are looking for more job opportunities and the best employment services in Canada, you can visit the top 5 employment services in Canada posted in the previous blog post.

Top 5 Employment Services in Canada after COVID-19

Top 5 Employment Services in Canada after COVID-19

Top 5 Employment Services in Canada after COVID-19

Let’s check out the top 5 employment services in Canada that came into action after the COVID-19 crisis.

These top ten employers are providing thousands of jobs in different industries to the job seekers of Canada even after the Covid-19 pandemic time. Most of the companies on the list have been working for decades and uphold a major role in the economic development of Canada.

Here is the list of top 10 employment services in Canada as follows:

Zip Recruiter:

ZipRecruiter is a leading employment agency in Canada. ZipRecruiter is not only in Canada but a leading recruitment company in the U.K, U.S, and Israel also.

• Headquarter is located in Santa Monica, California.
• ZipRecruiter has helped over 1.8 billion businesses of all sizes and Fortune 500 companies.
• Over 9 Million active jobs are available to search every day.
• Over 25 Million job seekers visit this website every month

Career Builder:

CareerBuilder has been serving in the recruitment industry since 1995. Providing employment solutions for businesses for over 20 years. CareerBuilder works with top companies like Amazon, FedEx, GLS, Altium, and Kruger.

CareerBuilder has established subsidiaries in the U.S., Asia, Canada, and Europe. CB helps millions of people in the last 20 years providing complete employment solutions to employers and job seekers.

CareerBuilder is providing complete business solutions and services are as follow:

• You can post jobs here
• Find the latest job opportunities
• Advertise with them
• Career Advice

Here you can find thousands of job opportunities in more than hundreds of different industries and job profiles like Accounting, Entry Level, IT, Marketing, Part-Time, Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Warehouse.

YES(Youth Employment Services):

YES is one of the oldest employment services in Canada established in 1968. YES is an abbreviation for Youth Employment Services. Since 1968 YES has helped hundreds of thousands of young people to find the right employment opportunities.

YES is working nationally to help the job seekers of Canada with a 90% success rate. On the YES website, you can easily find thousands of jobs.

• YES is running numbers of placement and training programs
• YES also running a program to enhance the entrepreneurial skills that help in starting new businesses
• Running a Lighthouse program to train youth with mental health issues
• Awarded with National Service Award and many more

Job Seekers get complete guidance, training, career advice, and jobs here. Employers can post job openings at no cost to the YES network.

ITFC(ItsTimeForChange):

ItsTimeForChange is an economic inclusion network, ITFC shares insights, and opportunities for economic engagement with Indigenous Canadians and their communities. It comes as promising employment services in Canada after the COVID-19 pandemic.

ITFC is providing several job opportunities for the youth of Canada. ITFC is working for the economic development of Canadian youth and Indigenous youth. ITFC is listed with thousands of part-time, full-time, procurement, remote, and contract-based positions.

The main USP of this employment agency is to build a network where indigenous youth and communities get employment opportunities to boost their economy. So ITFC #1 to provide indigenous employment opportunities in Canada.

Services Offer by ITFC:

• Employment Services
• Job Placement/Posting
• Procurement Services
• List Job and Procurement Opportunities Free
• Supplier Base
• Resume Writing
• Get Resources

Employers can register and post job opportunities at no cost in the database of ITFC and advertise it.

Job Skills:

JobSkills is a community-based employment service established in 1988. It has provided a complete employment solution to small and medium businesses in Canada for the last 30+ years.

job skills working in the Toronto area and neighbouring region. This most trusted employment agency in Greater Toronto. It offers customized employment solutions to employers and businesses to hire resources and labourers.

They have listed the different job categories for Men, Women, Youth, Newcomers, and Physically Disabled people.

Conclusion:

Losing a job during the lockdown and COVID-19 pandemic time brings an employment crisis in the world. On the other hand, it also opens opportunities for some businesses and employment agencies to help such peoples. And some employment services proactively grab this opportunity and help unemployed people.

These five employment services listed above help job seekers, and unemployed people to get back on track. If you are still looking for job opportunities in Canada or internationally please visit the sites listed here.

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Top Tips to Find Right Employment Opportunity for You

 

Here are the top tips to find the right job for you with complementary tips to grab suitable employment opportunities on the first.

In the early stage of the professional career and always have questions in mind like:

What job is more suitable for me?

Will I get the job according to my skills and personality?

Where to find the right jobs online?

And many more…

Finding the right employment opportunity can be a process of weeks or even months. So when you start this process you follow the right steps and be patient to reach the definite goal. Here are the different steps or stage to find the right job:

Self — Assessment:

Self-assessment is the first and most important step to take. It’s generally a process of analyzing your skills in an acquired professional workspace. Let’s assess your strengths and weaknesses and ask questions to yourself.

Q. What points are unmatchable?

Q. How do these skills help you in the workplace?

Q. Which industry and job required skills that you have?

Q. What’s your personality like?

Q. How better can you do in a particular field?

Analyze what you have:

Every job, post, and industry requires some specialized skills, degree, diploma, and other certifications. So the second thing to do when you’re finding a job is to analyze and write down what are the skills, education, degree, and other requirements you should have in your resume and practice for the particular job opening.

If you are interested in more than one job field then your priority should be the job in which you tick all the boxes and be ready to be a pro for a particular job.

Identify Your Preference:

Identify your preferences about salary, location, work flexibility, etc. Your preferences are the most important assets to be happy with your job. So choose the appropriate location, company, salary, and post.

In this step you can ask some questions to yourself:

Q. What salary are you happy with?

Q. What are the benefits of working with a company particularly health insurances or coverage, working culture?

Q. What location are you prefer?

Q. What hours should you work or flexible hours?

Q. Does this job involve travel?

Q. What are growth opportunities?

These are the most important questions before applying for a job.

Research Employment Opportunities and Select:

After identifying your skills, preferences, and interests, the next step is to research employment opportunities through the web, newspapers, job boards, google jobs, and employment services offered by organizations by joining their network.

You find the job opportunity data from online and offline resources. Mark and note down them to create a list. Select the most suitable jobs from the list or arrange jobs according to the preferences you write before this step.

Update Resume and Apply:

Markdown the work opportunities and be ready to apply. Before applying make sure you have updated your resume with all skills, certifications, qualifications, and experience if you have. Because “The first impression is the last impression”. Keep in mind that things you are going to write on your resume are representing you.

Or you can hire the resume writing services that make your resume more professional. But if you have confidence that you can write the best resume for you then nothing can stop you.

Tap Your Connection:

This will be very helpful to ask for suggestions, advice, and even for reference to your connections and contacts if they are aware of any job opportunity. Also, you can share your job profile with them and ask to refer if the company has an opportunity they are working for.

This is one of the old school methods but still effective to get a job.

Keep Learning and Growing:

Got the job, doing very well. This is not the end. To grow and want to reach the pinnacle of your career you should keep learning because “Learning is Growing”.

In the End:

These tips help you to get your dream job. You just need to start working.

Have you read or listened to the famous quote by a Chinese philosopher — Confucius?

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” — Confucius

All The Best for Your Future!!!

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